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Our 2019 Europe Grand Tour: Auschwitz

Posted on October 19, 2019 by chasingephemeral

Have been procrastinating on writing about the fourth day of our trip because we visited Auschwitz that day and it’s such a depressing topic to revisit :/ Nevertheless, I think I better get round to it before I completely forget my … Continue reading →

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Our 2019 Europe Grand Tour: Warsaw

Posted on October 9, 2019 by chasingephemeral

In August this year, M and I made a 15-day pilgrimage to Europe. He’s a big World War II buff and missed Auschwitz on his solo trip (because he missed his plane) so we decided to visit Warsaw and Krakow … Continue reading →

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Is it morally defensible to have children?

Posted on September 21, 2019 by chasingephemeral

Recently, I had a debate with my cousins and M about whether it is morally justifiable to have biological children (as opposed to adoption). To me the issue can be reframed so: is life a gift worth giving? One of … Continue reading →

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Comprehensive doctrine

Posted on September 18, 2019 by chasingephemeral

Today, D sent us a quote that really resonated: “What do you want – the pain of staying where you are, or the pain of growth?” For so long, I have been terrified of abandoning a comfort zone I have … Continue reading →

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