Essays
…because essays make all sides of an observation matter
By writing essays, I am aiming for a spot of nuance in this world full of opinions. We all have opinions. We can’t avoid them. However, when it comes to analysing something, I try to avoid opinions. The reason is simple. Opinions are personal and therefore, they have a tendency to make us angry. They make us defensive. Frankly, I prefer the discomfort of having my perceptions challenged. That’s why I read (and write) essays.
Why get angry when you can read instead?
Why get defensive when you can discuss instead?
Why read the stuff that only affirms your opinions when you can strengthen your understanding instead?
Read essays because…
Opinions are overrated.
Two different worlds coming together to tell wonderful stories.
Why Mr. Darcy and his charms work on audiences across genders and generations, even today!
Conflicts that run this long always have a story to tell.
This piece won me the “second place winner of the Sericum Japonica Prize for 2020“.
When you cannot eat the hype and they don’t pay regularly, you have to get other full-time jobs.
Essential pessimism and essential optimism.
