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Whatever is Sharpened, Cuts.
There’s a sweet Swahili proverb that’s been stuck in my head lately. The saying goes, “Kinolewacho, Hupata,” and it translates directly to, “Whatever is Sharped, Cuts.” In two words, this proverb beautifully summarizes a concept that I’ve been deeply meditating on recently. It’s a solid piece of wisdom that rings certain and true, reminding me…
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Metacognition: The Million Dollar Mindset.
Elon Musk, inarguably one of the wealthiest men on earth today, had the following to say in a recent interview: “I think this is the single best piece of advice I can give to anyone: constantly think about how you could be doing things better, and always question yourself.” In one sentence, Musk tapped into…
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My 3 Rules for 2023.
It’s only day 59 of 365, and all I can say is wow. 2023 is off to an intense start, and I’m not quite sure where this will all go or how. Nevertheless, I’m filled with glee and delight. I have learned so much already, especially about the journey and plight called life. An immense…
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Understanding Depression through Neuroscience.
Have you ever wondered how depression affects the brain? Well today, I’ll tell you. According to the Introduction to Neuroscience class I took last semester, there are three main parts of the brain that play a significant role in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): the Hippocampus, Amygdala, and Prefrontal cortex. The brain, as a whole, plays…
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Conquer Confidence in 3 Casual Steps.
We’ve all heard the saying that confidence is key. However, how many of us can truly call ourselves confident? According one study, 85% of the world’s population are affected by low self esteem. This means that more than half of the globe’s population deem themselves unworthy of love, success, happiness and even wealth! It’s no wonder…
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Why I’ve Decided to go to Medical School.
I recently realized something: people only like to discuss the seasons when they’re winning… the seasons when they’re truly “flexing.” We see it all over social media today. People forcing themselves to appear a certain way in order to appease society’s standards. It’s a pandemic, really. A tragedy that’s affecting billions of people’s self esteem…
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Juneteenth thoughts: Go With The Flow.
Today is the continuation of Juneteenth, and honestly, I’m still perplexed. I still cannot fathom how a nation could publicly recognize that they were brutally cruel and disgustingly xenophobic to Black people for centuries, yet still be so slow to provide the proper reparations that are needed other than national holidays and “individual recognitions.” I…
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Why Chemistry is important in Love.
Chemistry, in my humble opinion, is the daily, around the clock collision of atoms at an observable, random and extraordinary rate. Chemistry is intangible. It’s unseen. And so is love. Both are complex and mystifying processes, and they truly become more fascinating once you grasp their foundations and equations. In order to fully understand love,…
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Solitude: the key to Success 🔑
Being alone and feeling lonely are two completely different notions. Many people feel lonely even when they’re in a crowded room. Others spend plenty of time alone without ever feeling lonely. This is evidence that although solitude and loneliness often go hand in hand, the two are vastly different. I’ve personally observed that the more…
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My Love Life in a Nutshell…
I recently saw a Hindu proverb that said, “Sometimes two people have to fall apart in order to realize how much they need each other,” and it had me reflecting on myself and my past relationship. As I write this, an extremely sentimental song to that relationship is playing, which has me wondering : did…
Stacy’s World 🌍
The Diaries of Stacy Rahaka.
Stacy’s World 🌍 