Tag: existential questions
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Glimpses of the Unknown~
For tonight’s post, I want to talk about the unknown. And not just the unknown that is the mystery out there, but the unknown in terms of how much we actually don’t know. I had a long conversation with an old friend today, and I realized that we spend a lot of time talking about…
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Choices, Destiny, and the Signs We Follow~
Today, during a trip to Mons to visit the newly built Calatrava train station in Belgium, I found myself drawn not just to the architecture but to a moment—a fleeting alignment of lines, light, and thought. As we wandered through the station taking photos, I came across this scene: arrows painted on the floor, directing…
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The Carnival of Questions
Today, I walked for hours through the Carnival Parade “Rosenmontag” in Düsseldorf. The city was alive with music, laughter, and thousands of people dressed in every costume imaginable. This celebration gives people a chance to escape routine, forget their worries, and step into a world of make-believe. Among the sea of extravagant outfits, one stood…
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Time, Space, and the Gaps Between
Do we move through time, or does time move through us? The world spins, moments pass, and yet we often feel stuck between what was and what will be. How do we stay present while everything around us shifts? Can we be still while traveling through life’s currents? Our bodies function on their own—breathing, beating,…
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The Mystery of Being and the Fleeting Dance of Life
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In Varanasi, children play at dusk, embodying life’s fleeting nature. The author reflects on existence, the mysteries of consciousness, and the balance between our temporary presence and profound awe.