Why Labels Limit Us: Reclaiming Your Identity in a World That Loves Boxes

We live in a world obsessed with labels. Rock climber. Runner. Weightlifter. Freediver. Surfer. Creative. Artist. Academic. Singer. Dancer. Introvert. Extrovert. Ambivert. Social. Silent. ADHD. High-functioning Autistic. High‑achiever. Adventurer. Sensitive. Empathetic. Some labels feel empowering. Some feel comforting. Some feel clarifying. Some may not resonate at all. But all labels, even the helpful ones, come…

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Cultural Continuity and Setting the Tone for 2026

I ended 2025 experiencing my very first Australian Christmas — and to my surprise, the entire spread was cold. Cold meats, cold salads, cold desserts. A perfectly normal tradition here, but a complete shock to my system. Across three continents and countless family gatherings, Christmas has always meant hot food. In many Oriental cultures, hot…

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