Tag: love
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Rediscovering Play in a Work-Centric World
Rediscovering play as a working adult isn’t about regression—it’s about reconnecting with what makes us human. This article explores play from a professional’s perspective.
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The Power of Authentic Friendships in Professional Life
Discover why authenticity trumps all other friendship qualities through personal stories from island life to international conference rooms.
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Two Tickets to Anywhere: Why Choosing Between Asian Dreams Keeps Me Up at Night
Someone asked me last week where I’d go if I won two airline tickets to anywhere. I laughed and said, “Somewhere in Asia,” then spent the next three days obsessing over whether I meant Japan, India, Malaysia, or Thailand. You know that paralyzing moment when you have too many good options? That’s where I am…
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Conversations with Myself: The Power of Self-Reflection
The machete cracks through the green husk with a satisfying thud. Steam rises from fresh coconut water in Toamasina’s market, while coffee beans release their earthy aroma in Antsirabe’s highland air. These aren’t just beverages—they’re invitations to pause and connect authentically. After fifteen years navigating boardrooms from Mumbai to Munich, I’ve learned that transformative conversations…
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Redirecting Your Focus: Empowering Change in Your Life
I tried an experiment. For one month, I’d redirect all that mental energy toward things I could genuinely impact. These included my skills, my community involvement, and my actual relationships with actual humans
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Lessons Learned from My Aunt: A Story of Resilience
Living on our small island was akin to living in a closed environment. Everyone knew everyone’s business, and there were no secrets. As the child of a single mother in her early twenties, I had a label. I carried it before I even understood what it meant. Words like “illegitimate” floated around me like invisible…
L J Padayachy 