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Dragon dreaming – How to awaken that little creative beast within and make the most of it
It is simple to ignore the value of dreaming and creativity in our fast-paced society when efficiency and production are greatly valued. However, a technique known as “Dragon Dreaming” has recently come to light for its distinct manner of project management and community development. The Dragon Dreaming approach gives a novel viewpoint on how to…
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From Skopje ZOO with love
The joy of parents and children seeing their favorite animals live is a constant feeling when visiting the Skopje Zoo. Regardless of the day or weather, when it is cold or unbearably hot, as it was on Sunday in late July. The Skopje Zoo, where employees are trying to raise it to a higher level,…
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The magical influence of the sounds around
On my third day in Skopje, I was asked to explore the city and focus on the sounds I hear. I’ve come to a point when I realized that sounds can have a big influence on our life and personal growth. Let me give an example of the influence. Before crossing the road, you should…
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Controversies and the Nobel Prize: Reexamining Its Significance
The Nobel Peace Prize, an esteemed recognition of individuals and organizations striving for peace and progress, has long held a position of utmost prestige. However, recent years have witnessed growing controversies and debates surrounding both the laureates and the nomination process. As the world eagerly awaits the announcement of the 2023 laureates, questions are being…
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The Power of Kaizen
Most of us perceive change as a difficult challenge and usually, it doesn’t end the way we want it to. Take, for instance, New Year’s resolutions, which tend to result in disappointment more often than not. The average person repeats the same resolution for a decade without achieving success. Those who manage to uphold their…
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Troubles like mountains!
Mount Everest, Nepal, 8848 meters. You most probably know the highest mountain in the world and its majesty. The first documented climb to the summit was made in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay, a sherpa from Nepal and Edmund Hillary, a New-Zealander. Place of adventurers and home to the sherpas, the Nepalese community constantly helping the…
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In the military as a volunteer?
How does it sound like to go to the military as a volunteer? In Finland, every man has to do military or civil service, but it’s not an obligation for women. In the last few years, going to the military in Finland has become more and more popular for women. But the question is, why…
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Cloudy with a Chance of Lifelong Friendships
This article is a glimpse of my volunteering experience as a short-term volunteer for an ESC project in Zagreb, Croatia. Come and join me on this 1000-word journey, as I reminisce through my fondest memories of the month and a half spent on gardening, working with school children and forging lifelong friendships, all under Zagreb’s…
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“Let There Be Light”: The Power of Shadow Work
In recent times, an increasingly popular practice has emerged – the exploration of the shadows within our minds. By delving deep into our innermost selves and fearlessly confronting our demons, fears, and insecurities, we unlock a profound journey of self-awareness and personal growth. This transformative process, known as shadow work, holds immense power to reshape…
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The enemy in the mirror
In this current society in which we live, beauty is an important part of our lives. From the advertisements on television to the television series, all the people we see are beautiful and perfect, but is that real? Both in TV series and in social networks people look flawless using make-up and filters, which make…
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Bhutan: Hometown of Gross National Happiness
You’ve probably come across the concept of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at some point in your life. To put it briefly, this concept is a monetary measure of all final goods and services produced and sold by a country in a given time. Gross Domestic Product is one of the most used data in the…
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