What if you could visit your other selves? We dive into the imaginative and emotional rabbit hole of parallel universes, exploring what meeting your other “You” could teach you about the life you’re living right now.
How to Feed the Beautiful, Wild Creature in Your Mind
How do you feed your inner artist? We explore the profound question of how to nurture your creativity, moving beyond simple tips to uncover the mindsets that foster true inspiration, play, and wonder in everyday life.
The Honest Truth About Lying
Is lying always wrong? We explore the tricky ethics of lying, from small white lies to life-saving deceptions, challenging you to question what it truly means to be a good person in a complicated world.
The Art of Noticing: How a Simple Shift in Focus Can Change Everything
Feeling stuck? Discover how cultivating gratitude isn’t just about saying thanks, but a powerful mindset shift that can rewire your brain for happiness, resilience, and wonder. Learn the practical magic to find joy in the everyday.
The Oyster and the Pearl: Finding the Hidden Value of Suffering
We spend our lives avoiding pain, but what if we’re missing the point? Explore the counter-intuitive philosophy that reveals the profound value of suffering, and discover how our greatest struggles can become the source of our deepest wisdom, compassion, and strength.
Your Brain is a Garden: How to Weed Out the Negative and Grow a Life You Love
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a loop of negative thinking? Discover the surprising science behind a positive mindset and learn practical, life-changing strategies to shift your perspective, cultivate resilience, and start growing a reality that truly inspires you.
Beyond the Corner Office: What Does Success Mean to You?
Tired of chasing someone else’s dream? It’s time to explore the personal meaning of success and design a life that feels truly rich, on your own terms.
The Blueprint of You: Architecting a Future You’ll Love
Feeling lost? It’s time to stop drifting and start designing. Discover how creating a powerful future vision can transform your present and unlock a life you truly love.
What If Gravity Was Half as Strong?
Ever dream of jumping over buildings or floating like an astronaut? Explore a world of reduced gravity, where everything from your morning coffee to the moon in the sky is transformed. A whimsical yet profound look at how a simple change could redefine life, the universe, and you.
The Person You Used to Be: What Great Event Reshaped Your Core Values?
Explore one of life’s most profound questions: How have your core values evolved? This thought-provoking column delves into the moments that redefine us, encouraging deep reflection on the beautiful, messy journey of personal growth.
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The Storybook Origins of Your Smartphone
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In our final episode, we look at the state of literature in our interconnected world. We explore how themes of migration, diaspora, and hybrid identities have come to the forefront. Featuring authors from Oceania, the Caribbean, and the global diaspora, we discuss how technology and globalization are shaping the future of storytelling and creating a truly “world” literature.
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