I have written this blog in english since the very beginning. The reasons are many: most of my audience is from english-speaking countries, english is (sorry to say) a universal language and I feel the most comfortable communicating in it. This being said, I realise there is a significant portion of my "audience", who doesn't … Continue reading Double trouble (not really)
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Brain tumour & Different experience between males and females
Having a brain tumour is tough for everyone. It's often classified as an "invisible illness", a medical condition that is not outwardly visible to others, even healthcare professionals. Nevertheless, it does have a lifetime consequences on one's quality of life. (Even if you are lucky enough to have the lesion removed by surgery and no … Continue reading Brain tumour & Different experience between males and females
What caused my cancer?
You might think this is a clickbait ... it is and it isn't. Let me explain. I was born in a former communist country, not long after the Velvet Revolution. My Mum always described a traumatic labour in a very grim hospital. Room filled with loud screams of other expecting mothers. She was alone (fathers … Continue reading What caused my cancer?
Illness and disease are not random
I have recently finished The Myth of Normal : Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté. "The Myth of Normal" is a thought-provoking book that challenges the conventional notion of what it means to be "normal." Maté argues that our society has created a narrow definition of normalcy that is based … Continue reading Illness and disease are not random
50 rules for a better life
Stoicism is a form of life philosophy very close to my heart. It’s intrinsically linked to Logotherapy and the meaning of life, topics I focus on quite intimately. You can read more about my life philosophy HERE and HERE. https://www.youtube.com/embed/R9OCA6UFE-0 The early stoicism, associated with, among others, Markus Aurelius, can be a bit unrelatable nowadays … Continue reading 50 rules for a better life
What is the future of writing?
As I mentioned many times, writing has been a form of therapy and a way to employ my creativity. It brings joy and motivates me to keep educating myself and produce compelling, thought-provoking content. So I have been wondering, can writing still be a creative action done by humans? I asked chatGPT and received this … Continue reading What is the future of writing?
Upbeat songs I play when in need for cheering up
We all have moments, which could be sad and challenging. Times we feel down or just overwhelmed. - Music has always been a big part of my life. It is my daily source of inspiration, new ideas, comfort and beauty. I like all sorts of music from classical to alternative techno. - I compiled a … Continue reading Upbeat songs I play when in need for cheering up
The problem with too much positivity
Just finished an interview with Mark Zuckerberg on the Joe Rogan Show from last Summer (better late than never...). He, among other topics, talked about the algorithms Facebook uses to favour certain posts over the others and it made me think. We all live in a world filled with pain, disease, unfairness, poverty, murders, war … Continue reading The problem with too much positivity
You cannot separate the mind from the body
I realise that some opinions I possess could be a bit controversial and not particularly mainstream. This approach could be isolating. That's why it is nice, once in a while, to discover individuals who share certain views. Such a moment happened when I came across Dr. Gabor Maté. He mainly focuses on addictions and child … Continue reading You cannot separate the mind from the body
Coming late is better than not coming at all
That's what she said ... right? It has always been in my nature not to follow the immediate trends, watch or listen to what everybody else is currently streaming. I just don't like the group mentality and prefer swimming against the creek. It's more fun that way. So basically, I always "discover" something too late. … Continue reading Coming late is better than not coming at all
Anna's Brainstorm 