Can we feel lonely in a house full of family? Do we allow ourselves to follow our own path, despite familiar traditions and society’s way of living and expectations? Is there really such a big difference between traditional societies and modern Western societies? I met Seemah on a crowded bus in Nepal, on a road that felt like the edge of the world. A year later, after the floods, I asked her what tradition really costs, and what it gives. You can read her answers in this post. Continue reading Met on the Edge: A Conversation with Seemah About Tradition and Freedom

One day in Pokhara, Nepal at the height of the humid season, everything felt like it was boiling. My mind, my Mac, even my sense of self seemed to sizzle. I walked out into the warm rain just to breathe, and ended up in a small restaurant. By pure chance, I met a Swedish man doing business in Nepal. Impulsive as always, I started talking … Continue reading Shine in darkness

English is not my mother tongue, but I deeply enjoy writing and poetry. Often, the words come to me as if they are being channeled through me, flowing onto the page, and I play with them. However, afterward, I wonder—am I expressing this in the right way in English? Therefore, I turn to ChatGPT to refine my expression, comparing different versions to see which one … Continue reading Through the Needle’s Eye