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Admitting Failure and Ending Treatment (2), August 22, 2023

Read the previous post:Admitting Failure and Starting Treatment (1), June 14, 2023 After the third in-person session and the fourth online session, at the doctor's request, I started working on designing their website. After several cafe and party meetings, they stated that due to the "friendship... Read all

22 August 2023


Using SSH Tunneling as VPN (with Clients for Mac/Linux/Windows/iOS/Android/TV)

Due to extreme internet censorship in my region, I was forced to find a way to connect to free internet in the past few mounts. In a world where none of the other VPNs like ExpressVPN or OpenVPN or even v2ray/shadowsocks works, You have no choice other than being creative. In this tutorial, I’m goin... Read all

13 July 2023


Minimal (17) Perfection

Clear the space around you and reflect on this question: If failure were absolutely impossible, how far would you want to go? What would you be and who would you become? What change would you create?... Read all

25 June 2023


Signs of Anxiety and How to Overcome It

Have you gone a few days or even weeks without responding to messages or emails? Are you avoiding calls? Putting off important life tasks as much as possible? Constantly tidying your home and organizing cabinets? Avoiding new social interactions and only connecting with one or a few safe individuals... Read all

25 June 2023


Admitting Failure and Starting Treatment (1), June 14, 2023

For nearly a year, maybe more, a lack of energy and listlessness has disrupted my entire life. I couldn’t work, sleep peacefully, enjoy the moment, or do much of anything. A few weeks ago, I finally realized that I had severely failed in the process of self-discovery and self-treatment, and decided ... Read all

14 June 2023


Classicism and Its Application to Modern Life

Have you ever asked yourself why, compared to the vast amount of nonsense and chaos today, whether in music, movies, books, clothing, hairstyles, etc., classic works shine with a blinding brilliance? Is it simply because they are old or nostalgic, or was everything really better in the past? I th... Read all

05 June 2023


What is FOMO and How to Deal with Its Dilemma

Note: This is one of those posts where lack of time doesn’t allow for elaboration, but it’s so important that I’m sharing scattered notes as they are. Years ago, when a friend bought a house, I was thrown off balance for two weeks. It felt like a blow to my head, and everything I was doing daily ... Read all

19 May 2023


How to Stay Happy Without Excessive Consumerism

Stop comparing yourself to others and focus on your true desires and needs. Avoid people who encourage you to be consumerist. Spend time with those who are not. Instead of material possessions, focus on acquiring skills, experiences, relationships, and personal growth. Learn gratitude (unde... Read all

06 May 2023


Minimal (16) Why Being Unreceptive to Criticism Can Destroy You

Being receptive to criticism is like enduring small earthquakes. If you fail to tolerate these minor, albeit unpleasant, shakes over time, the accumulated energy can release suddenly, causing everything you’ve built and believed in to collapse in an instant. Note:Criticism without suggestions or ... Read all

06 May 2023


Ruthless Road Trip: Sarein, Astara, Ramsar, and the Endless Roads

A few weeks ago, in the middle of a workday at 2 PM, a friend called and said I had to be ready in an hour for a trip to Sarein and possibly Astara. A simple “no” could have saved me from all the potential chaos of this sudden trip, but of course, I said yes. Within an hour, a complete three-day tra... Read all

01 May 2023


Happy Nowruz 2023, I promise to watch the sky more

The sunset of the last day of the year and the sunrise of the first day of the new year signify the end of another chapter of life and an excuse to renew everything we have or want to have. It's like starting from Sunday, but at least it gives us a chance to think about refreshing the worn-out thing... Read all

02 April 2023


Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work

Have you ever encountered someone in your workplace who seems charming and confident on the outside, but on the inside is manipulative, deceitful, and lacks empathy? This is the topic of "Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work," a book written by Dr. Paul Babiak and Dr. Robert D. Hare. The aut... Read all

11 February 2023

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