I write things I feel and reflect on.
4 essays published
One question everyone asks themselves in private is, “Why is this happening to me?” We ask that question because we are trying to make sense of an unfortunate situation we have found ourselves in. We also ask because somewhere inside us, we believe we may have done enough good to be spared from what feels like bad fortune.
I wanted to write down my thoughts, experiences, and what’s happening around me. I wanted to place them beside the thoughts and experiences of others, to see whether we were living through the same patterns in different forms.
What happens to success when no one can see it? If we remove the urge—and the platforms—that let us display wealth, would we still chase money the same way? This reflection examines how social proof, metrics, and performative success have reshaped our psychology, and argues that we may need to return to a simpler habit: asking better questions about purpose, value, and what truly improves human lives.
