Here’s an idea that’s really intrigued me over the past few months: how are our minds and bodies related to each other? Can thoughts and emotions influence physical health? And what does this even mean? Now, being the scientific and evidence-oriented person I am, I was naturally very skeptical upon hearing that my emotions could…

I’ve recently been reflecting a lot on friendships – how they form, evolve, grow apart. Throughout my two decades of life on this planet, I’ve been blessed to have made some amazing friends, some who’ve since gone their own ways, and some who’ve truly become lifelong companions. Inspired by a conversation with my cousin, I…

It’s 11 am here in KL, and I’m sitting down in a small cafe with a lovely cup of coffee and some soft boiled eggs. I thought this would be a great time to write down a little reflection about life, in a really Dvij-esque post. I’m hoping some of my thoughts here resonate with…

This post was probably the hardest for me to decide writing so far. Although I’ve become much more comfortable and content alone in the last couple of years, by no means am I an expert on always being happy by myself. Make no mistake, I’m no stranger to feeling lonely. That said, this is now…

It’s currently 12:30 AM here in Philadelphia. For me personally, the most profound philosophical thoughts hit in the dead of night, normally as I stare out into the lights of the city. It just so happens that tonight, I was thinking of faith, destiny and the course of my life. So sit back and enjoy…

The next time you find yourself on a plane, train or bus, I dare you to chat with the stranger sitting next to you. I know, I know, weird suggestion. After all, if you’re anything like I am, there’s nothing more inviting than plugging in those headphones and zoning out once you realize that the…

Why I’m writing about this Pretty much anyone who meets me for the first time asks me about this, especially Indonesians, so I thought I’d write a little bit about my thoughts here. Honestly, writing about this feels incredibly pretentious, but I’m hoping this might be helpful for someone thinking about making a similar decision…

Wow, it’s almost been a full year since my last post! Sorry about that, but it feels good to dip back into this project. Now, to brush off the dust off the top of the blog with a short & sweet post. It’s something I’ve learned over the course of my first year spent properly…

Hey there. Right off the bat, I want to say that I know how you’re feeling. I know how you’re feeling because I’m in the exact same boat as you. A boat with no captain, left to the mercy of the winds in a seemingly unending ocean. You want to get to the security and…