Tag: writing

  • Grit’s Corollary

    I’ve been reading Grit by Angela Duckworth. I’m not even a third of the way through this revolutionary book, and I already have so many thoughts and reflections and life connections. One of her philosophies is that grit is composed of passion and perseverance. I see these two qualities play out every day in myself…

  • A Sonata of Connection

    Summary: While volunteering at a senior living center, I encountered Inna, a former classical pianist from Ukraine whose life stories deeply resonated with me as a child of immigrants. Our conversations and a promise to perform Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata rekindled my passion for music and highlighted the importance of connecting with others across generations. ***…

  • Learning even as a teacher

    As I navigate my educational years, I’ve realized the trueness of the phrase “To teach is to learn twice over” (Joseph Joubert). I have had many incredible teachers and mentors who embody this mentality, inspiring me to do the same. You truly cannot teach without gaining a new understanding of the topic. The act itself…

  • How to Break the Doomscroll

    I know this blog is about following tangents to find deeper meaning. But there is one tangent I try to avoid. Doomscrolling. Random movie clips, cooking videos, brainrot memes – just about any type of content could take you down a rabbit hole of endlessly scrolling. It is the perfect example of a tangent, but…