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TED Talks to Lighten Your Day

http://www.ted.com/playlists/225/talks_to_get_you_through_your Do you ever get that flat feeling? Where you lay in bed for an extra 15 minutes contemplating life, with little to no motivation to get up? Or you have some reoccuring thoughts along the lines of 'why am I here?' Then the above link is for you! All of the videos are inspiring, motivating, … Continue reading TED Talks to Lighten Your Day

Voluntourism: Are you really helping?

http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2010188&c=setreg&region=2 I recently came across this article and found it incredibly interesting and something worth addressing. Whilst I completely believe in equality, education and helping those less fortunate, it was interesting to read that in some cases, can have negative impacts on individuals and communities that they are trying to help. "No one is saying … Continue reading Voluntourism: Are you really helping?

Executions and Exaggerations

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/04/29/comment-we-were-unable-save-them-we-can-remember-them It's somewhat strange how many SBS articles have been creating sympathy and empathy towards the executions of Chan and Sukumaran that took place yesterday. Another thing to take into consideration is the number of people on death row across the world. I'm very sympathetic towards their families and friends who must endure this horrible loss, but … Continue reading Executions and Exaggerations