"The world is magical, it’s our perception that’s dull."
         - Feelasoulphy

We often define "magical" as something so beautiful or delightful that it seems removed from everyday life. But here's the issue: what happens when everything becomes just "everyday life"? Nothing feels extraordinary anymore. The world loses its wonder, and everything starts to seem normal and mundane. 

Imagine if dragons flew in the sky every day—wouldn't they soon become as ordinary as birds? Or consider if cancer could be cured as easily as a common cold—would we still see it as a miracle? When the extraordinary becomes routine, we stop noticing the magic around us.

To rediscover the magic and wonder in our lives, we need to see the world with the eyes of a child. For a child, everything is new and exciting. They are naturally curious, living fully in the present moment. The world is a vast, unexplored place filled with endless possibilities. But as we grow older, we start to believe that we've seen it all. We stop exploring, and learning becomes a chore. Education shifts from a joyful discovery to a responsibility, driven by grades and the expectations of others.

So, how can we learn to love learning again? The answer lies in rekindling our curiosity—just like a child. When we are curious, we want to learn. We don’t need to be forced; the desire to know drives us. We want to understand why things are the way they are, and we eagerly seek out the answers on our own. Today, we have countless tools at our disposal to satisfy our curiosity. The answers are out there; we just need to ask the right questions.

To trigger our childlike curiosity again, we need to observe the world closely and perceive things in ways that aren’t taught to us. Look at a seed—how does it grow from something so small into a towering tree? Isn’t that magical? How is it that birds can fly while we remain grounded? How can we communicate with someone on the other side of the world in real-time through a device? We even have the ability to transform our bodies, changing form through exercise—like modern-day shapeshifters. And perhaps most magical of all, we have the power to create life itself. These everyday miracles are astonishing when we stop to think about them.

Life is full of wonders, waiting to be explored. It’s not life that becomes mundane; it’s our perception of it. We must encourage our children—and ourselves—to keep asking "why." Let’s be patient, explore the unknown together, and allow ourselves to be amazed by the world once more.

​- Feelasoulphy

If ego gratification fuels your cause, you might resort to unethical actions to satisfy it, risking burnout and even severe irreversible consequences. A lasting motivation requires a higher purpose beyond self-preservation to endure a lifetime.

Consider the contrasting stories of Lance Armstrong and Mahatma Gandhi. Armstrong's ego-driven decisions in professional cycling, such as doping scandals, resulted in a downfall. In contrast, Gandhi, motivated by a higher purpose of justice and societal improvement, pursued nonviolent resistance for India's independence. Reflect on whose legacy endures—Armstrong's with consequences or Gandhi's with lessons for current and future generations. Who would you aspire to be?

​- Feelasoulphy

A typical human has 60,000 to 80,000 thoughts a day. If we take an average of 70,000 thoughts per day, that would amount to approximately 25,550,000 thoughts in a year. Assuming an average lifespan of around 80 years, the estimated number of thoughts over a lifetime would be roughly 2,044,000,000 or 2 billion. 

The bad news: some studies suggest that a significant portion of our thoughts can lean toward the negative side. Imagine if even 10% of the thoughts we have are negative; that's 7,000 thoughts a day or 7,000 chances to ruin our day! Negative thoughts can have a stronger emotional impact compared to positive ones. Negative emotions, such as fear, stress, or sadness, often trigger more intense physiological and psychological responses. This can influence our overall well-being, stress levels, and even physical health.

 Have you ever pondered why we tend to recall traumatic experiences more vividly than positive ones? Emotions serve as a potent tool in conditioning our subconscious mind. Stronger emotional associations with events or people enhance our memory, leading to the formation of triggers that cause unconscious reactions to specific stimuli.

The good news: no matter how many negative thoughts you might have, a significant portion, if not the majority, could potentially be neutral or positive. In simpler terms, while 7,000 may seem substantial, 63,000 is an even greater number! This abundance of opportunities increases the likelihood of having a better day. That's likely why most people experience days ranging from okay to great—there's not just hope but a tremendous amount of it for all of us! 

Consequently, cultivating a positive mindset can be beneficial for mental and emotional health. The quality of our life depends on the quality of our thoughts.

​- Feelasoulphy

You don’t have to understand emotions to experience them but when you do understand them you will be able to control them. 

​- Feelasoulphy