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The Running Ground: My Thoughts
I recently read Nicholas Thompson’s The Running Ground, and I found myself deeply moved and inspired by its honest and insightful exploration of running, resilience, and family. I enjoyed the book immensely, taking extensive notes along the way to capture the many lessons it offers. The book’s honesty and wisdom transcend athletics, offering lessons that… — read more
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“The Running Ground” by Nicholas Thompson
I finished reading The Running Ground by Nicholas Thompson today. I will spend the weekend writing a lengthier post about it. For now, I want to express how intellectually rich the book is. The Running Ground is a heartfelt story of father and son, showing how their shared love for running connects them across generations… — read more
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Mines of Moria Virtual Challenge
This is my bib! On November 10, I began my third LOTR challenge, aiming to walk 40 miles (64 kilometers). — read more
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Cloud Atlas: My Thoughts
In Cloud Atlas, author David Mitchell masterfully employs a nested, matryoshka-doll structure, weaving six distinct narratives set across eras—from the 19th century to a post-apocalyptic future. Each story comes in two halves, and after the central, uninterrupted sixth narrative, the earlier ones unfold in reverse order (1-2-3-4-5-6-5-4-3-2-1). This palindromic arrangement underlines the themes of cyclicality… — read more
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OCT-2025 Mixtape
Check out my October 2025 playlist on Spotify. — read more
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When the pages run out: Onyx Storm
I closed Onyx Storm today, and for a while I just sat there—quiet, teary, suspended. It’s a strange sort of heartbreak, the kind that comes when a story you’ve lived inside suddenly stops, and the rest of it drifts just out of reach. Months, maybe years, before I’ll know what becomes of Violet and Xaden.… — read more
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Lecture 8 of 14: Listening to Jiddu Krishnamurti
I’ve taken a long pause, but now I’m back. I finished listening to Lecture 8: Ideas and Ambition. My Reflection: Ideas. The more the mind clings to ideas, ideals, or ambitions (i.e., what one should be), the less it sees reality plainly. These mental structures filter and corrupt what is. Ambition. Freedom comes when ambition… — read more
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A Tribute to My Role Model: Dr Jane Goodall
Dr Jane Goodall has long been an inspiration to me, not only for her remarkable work with chimpanzees, but also for the way she approaches all living beings: with respect, patience, and presence. She listens deeply, observes without hurry, and meets each creature as an individual worthy of trust. Reflecting on this, her person shapes how… — read more
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In-between Worlds: Basgiath and Ojai
In the midst of listening my way through Jiddu Krishnamurti’s Ojai lectures, I’ve also been swept into another ‘storm’ entirely. I closed Iron Flame only to open Onyx Storm in the very next breath. Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean Series, beginning with Fourth Wing, has me hooked—dragons, battles, love, betrayal—the whole ride. But it’s more than just… — read more
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SEP-2025 Mixtape
Check out my September 2025 playlist on Spotify. — read more
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