The concept of taking a "leap of faith" involves acting based on belief rather than evidence. Despite the fear associated with it, stories of people following their intuition and making impulsive decisions have often led to positive outcomes, highlighting the value of taking risks for growth and fulfillment.
The distress we feel often stems from things beyond our control, leading to wasted time and negative effects. Stoicism's Dichotomy of Control teaches us to focus on what we can control - our responses, actions, and thoughts - for inner peace, while accepting and letting go of things beyond our power.
The brain processes external stimuli through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, with vision playing a dominant yet faulty role. Our memory is not stored in a specific brain space, and gaps are filled based on experience and environment. Our perception is shaped by limited brain functionality, leading to illusions and biases.
Life's true beauty lies in little things, not grand ones. Observing the growth of a papaya tree, the author ponders its resilience after being cut down. Despite no one caring, it grew back, teaching a valuable lesson about not giving up, inspiring the author to begin again.
Samay and Solace 