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Bored in 2025? With endless tools, books, and skills at your fingertips, boredom isn’t a lack of options, it’s a lack of action. Here’s the tough love you didn’t know you needed.

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To My 100-Year-Old Self—Did We Win?

Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Dear 100-Year-Old Me, If you’re reading this, it means you made it. A whole century. That’s… wild. I wonder… are you still as sharp as ever, still dissecting literature, still chasing knowledge, still craving adventure? I hope so. How does it feel to be a walking archive of a hundred years? Do you remember the girl writing this? The 19-year-old typing…

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February 1

I didn’t post anything on January 1, 2025. It wasn’t because I forgot or because I didn’t have anything to say. It was because I didn’t want to be another voice in the overwhelming wave of New Year motivation. Every social media feed was filled with resolutions, goal-setting strategies, and “new year, new me” energy. It felt loud, forced, and temporary. And now, here we are. February 1. The…

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Midnight Motivation

It always starts the same, doesn’t it? A night like any other. You’re tired but not ready for bed, caught in the hypnotic scroll of distractions. One more video, another laugh, another moment slipping by—wasted. And then it happens. Midnight arrives. The air feels different—heavier, charged with something you can’t quite name. Thoughts creep in, uninvited but oddly welcome. What am I doing with…

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Of Rain, Paper, and the Beauty of Now

Thursday, December 12, 2024 It was one of those rainy afternoons where the world feels quieter, as if the rain has put everything else on pause. My friends and I—three of us, all turning twenty—sat in class, watching the rain fall in thick sheets outside the window. It wasn’t a day for lessons or heavy thoughts. The puddles beside the building, wide and shimmering, caught our attention. What…

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The God named "Dream"

“With no relation to social status, class background… whether it suits them or not, people yearn for a dream… sustained by a dream, hurt by a dream, revived by a dream, killed by a dream… And even after being abandoned by a dream, it continues to smolder from the bottom of one’s heart… probably until the verge of death… A man should envision such a lifetime once. A life spent as a martyr to the…

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Guts — A Survivor, Not Just a Hero

Why I’m Writing About Guts? I was supposed to present my research paper today at a competition—Shackles of Darkness: How War and Trauma Forge Villains and Anti-Heroes in Anime. I worked so hard on it, pouring my heart into every detail. But because of time constraints, I couldn’t complete the presentation… I couldn’t talk about Guts, the character who, to me, was the very soul of the paper, and…

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The Solace of Being Alone

Hello, lovely readers. 🌱 Do you ever feel like the world is just too loud? Too intrusive? Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the quiet comfort of solitude, and I came across a thought that struck a chord: “I think my love with being alone stems from me knowing if I’m alone then no one is around to disturb me or alter any of my emotions. Everything is up to me. no one is there to misunderstand me,…

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Stay True To Your Dreams

Hey, just shared some thoughts on staying true to our dreams despite life’s pressures. If you’re feeling the same, give it a read. Let’s stick to the path we’ve always wanted!

A recent conversation with a close friend has got me thinking deeply about the human mind and society. Back in school, my friend and I used to talk endlessly about our dreams and goals. We had grand plans of becoming independent individuals, living in a city we love, and leading the lifestyle we always dreamed of. Now, as we go through university, I find myself still fiercely committed to those…

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3 Study Tips from 3 Books to Transform Your Learning

Struggling with distractions while studying? 📚 Check out my latest blog post for three transformative tips to boost focus and efficiency, inspired by top productivity books. Let’s study smarter, not harder! 💪✨

In the fast-paced, distraction-filled world we live in, finding effective study techniques can be a game-changer for academic success. Whether you’re juggling multiple assignments or prepping for exams, having a solid approach to studying is crucial. Finding effective study techniques amidst a sea of advice can be daunting, but sometimes the best guidance comes from those who have explored these…

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Stay True to Your Dreams

A recent conversation with a close friend has got me thinking deeply about the human mind and society. Back in school, my friend and I used to talk endlessly about our dreams and goals. We had grand plans of becoming independent individuals, living in a city we love, and leading the lifestyle we always dreamed of. Now, as we go through university, I find myself still fiercely committed to those…

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A Leader or A Follower?

Daily writing promptAre you a leader or a follower?View all responses I think ‘leadership’ is a complex and multifaceted role that often requires one to be both a leader and a follower at different times. The distinction between leaders and followers is often seen as black and white, but the reality is far more nuanced. Many of the best leaders start as followers, learning the ropes and…

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My All-Time Favourite Novel

William Golding’s Lord of the Flies Imagine a world where innocence meets savagery, where the thin veneer of civilization crumbles under the weight of primal instincts. William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” invites us to explore this haunting realm, but do we dare confront the darkness lurking within ourselves alongside its characters? Though it may appear as a tale of adventurous kids gone…

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Embracing Stillness

Daily writing promptDo you need a break? From what?View all responses In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, amidst the endless to-do lists and commitments, it’s easy to become caught up in the whirlwind of activity without pausing to ask ourselves a crucial question: Do we need a break? And if so, from what? It’s a question that often goes unasked, yet its answer holds the key to our…

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Sunrise to Stardust

Describe your most ideal day from beginning to end. In the soft glow of sunrise, I begin my perfect day. Green tea in hand, I sketch out plans for peaceful productivity. Study sessions are interspersed with breaks—moments to breathe and marvel at the world. Wrapped in a cozy blanket, anime becomes a delightful escape, recharging me for the artistic interlude that follows. Whether digital or…

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Meet Addie: Behind the Blog

Hello, my lovely readers. I’m Adhithi, though you can simply call me Addie. Welcome to my digital sanctuary – Komorebi Musings. Nestled in the vibrant land of India, I’m navigating the realms of literature as an English Literature student. But that’s just the beginning of the tapestry I’m weaving. Now, you may be wondering, “Komo… what? What is that? Why that name?” Well, ‘Komorebi’ (「 木漏れ日」), a…