Category: Social circle

  • Fate: Is it predetermined?

    A few fortnight ago, my sister and I were accompanied by a young man in his early thirties. As we sat on a round table, the young man told us how his uncle passed. As it happened, his uncle had a cardiovascular issue but was not aware of it, and because of something he consumed,…

  • Friends: how toxic are they?

    Asians love WhatsApp groups, social media engagements, and other group activities. I suppose this is understandable; their world is dense, polluted, cramped, and jarring, and the only time they meet is through other means than personal connection. Why is toxicity important to know? Some of my friends are losing their grip; they feel increasingly isolated…