occasional reflections on culture & politics
Outrage is not the only valid response to injustice. Thoughtfulness, reflection, and strategic action matter more than performative anger. Constant outrage can numb empathy and distort priorities. Attention must be sustainable, not reactive.
Unhappiness often stems from flawed expectations and reactive thinking. Mindfulness, realism, and care are not the same as despair. Between happiness and misery lies a space of acceptance and effort. Problems may not be solvable, but pursuing solutions is itself a path away from unhappiness.
A lyrical meditation on presence, memory, and the fleeting nature of experience. The poem captures the tension between transience and significance, affirming that even a single moment can hold the weight of meaning.
Erratic Attempts 