Tag: FOBO (Fear of Becoming Obsolete)
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Looking Back to Move Forward: Finding the Clues We Left Behind
A reflection on retracing past steps, recovering missed answers, and piecing together a true, authentic self when the path ahead turns dark.
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Are You Living in Suspension? Why I’m Trying to Slow Down and Find “Ikigai”
Feeling exhausted by constant hustle? Inspired by sociologist Xiang Biao’s concept of “suspension,” this essay explores how dropping endless self-optimization and rediscovering the true, quiet spirit of Ikigai helps us release burnout and land back in the present moment.
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Stopping the Chase: Why the Answers Were Always in our Past
Modern life forces us into endless self-optimization and constant chasing. By reflecting on Chapter 48 of the Tao Te Ching and the power of subtraction, this essay explores how dropping fear and false ambition helps us reclaim our inner calm.
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Living Outside the Script: Why Choosing Your Own Pace Is the Ultimate Act of Self-Acceptance
Drawing inspiration from the “living alone” and Taoist wisdom, explore how to break free from “performative living” and achieve self-acceptance.
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Starting Over in Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Why Pushing Against Your Natural Rhythm Only Brings Exhaustion
Exhausted by the constant pressure to prove yourself? Drawing from Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the ancient Tao Te Ching, this reflection explores why resisting your current reality only accelerates burnout. Discover how releasing artificial perfectionism and aligning with life’s natural flow restores mental clarity and inner peace.
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Tired of Endless Self-Optimization? The Antidote I Found in the Ancient Tao Te Ching
Exhausted by productivity apps, habit trackers, and the constant pressure to upgrade yourself? Drawing from the ancient wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, this essay explores how stepping away from endless self-optimization and anti-perfectionism restores inner calm-offering a gentle reminder that you are not a project to be fixed, but already whole as you are.