Cyrene
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A Reflection on Visibility, Value, and the Commodification of Identity
Today, both online and offline, we are encouraged to market ourselves constantly — to polish our identities, perform productivity, and maintain a presence, not just to express who we are, but to justify our worth. This demand for visibility, I’ve… Continue reading
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The Age of Pluralized Anxiety: Why Are We So Obsessed with Spreading Helplessness?
We live in an era where anxiety has become a native language. On almost every social platform, you’ll find voices echoing the same sentiment: “I’ve sent out hundreds of applications — still nothing.” “Is every student in the country applying… Continue reading
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From Existential Crises to Self-Discovery: My Real Talk on Growth
Hi, I’m 24, figuring out life one existential crisis at a time, and constantly debating whether I should work on my personal growth or just take a nap. (Spoiler: I do both.) Personal development isn’t some perfect, curated self-help montage—it’s… Continue reading
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Snow Falls, Time Pauses
This is my first journal entry. Also, my seventh day stuck at home because of the blizzard warning. Seven months in this country—not sure if I should still call it unfamiliar. I’ve seen the autumn leaves, watched the seasons change.… Continue reading
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