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Great elephant journey

Great elephant journey

Visited The Great Elephant Migration in Meatpacking, and it left such a strong impression on me. When you suddenly see one hundred life-size elephants right in the middle of the city, it instantly makes you stop. There is something so peaceful and ...

September 16, 2024
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Regenerating our planet

Regenerating our planet

Today is Earth Day, and instead of simply celebrating it with a cheerful message, I want to bring your attention to the challenges our planet is facing right now. It’s easy to say “Happy Earth Day,” but it’s much harder to acknowledge how deeply our daily ...

April 22, 2023
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My Ukraine, my pain

My Ukraine, my pain

My beautiful Ukraine. I keep searching for the right words, yet nothing seems strong enough to reflect the pain, fear, and heartbreak I feel when I think about what my country and my people are going through. Even though I am thousands of miles away, ...

February 25, 2022
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Sustainable fashion mindset

Sustainable fashion mindset

I am genuinely happy to see how many organizations are shifting their attention toward sustainable fashion. More brands are becoming conscious of their impact and choosing to step away from the fast-fashion model that has dominated the industry for so ...

April 28, 2021
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A breath of freedom

A breath of freedom

I used to live in a very judgmental society, a place where people always seemed to know better than you how you should look, what you should wear, and even how you should live your life. It was the kind of environment where every step felt observed, ...

April 7, 2021
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A look back at this year

A look back at this year

I think many of us are finishing this year with a complex mix of emotions. It was a time that challenged us in different ways, pushed us to grow, and reminded us that life is never a straight line. Yet, no matter how turbulent certain moments felt, this ...

January 1, 2021
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What you want to see here

What you want to see here

Recently I came across a few direct messages that honestly made me feel a little sad. Some of them suggested that I focus too much on my body and the way it looks, as if this attention comes from a place of pressure or self-obsession. But the truth is ...

September 2, 2020
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Voices of Belarus

Voices of Belarus

I deeply admire the people across Belarus who have found the strength to unite and stand together in peaceful demonstrations. Despite fear and constant pressure, they continue to defend their right to freedom and dignity. Their courage is not abstract; it ...

August 14, 2020
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Our planet needs us

Our planet needs us

There are moments when we all need a quiet reminder of what truly matters. World Environment Day is exactly that kind of moment. It brings our attention back to something we often take for granted: the place we live, breathe, and build our lives on. ...

June 5, 2020
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The world needs more love

The world needs more love

I truly believe that the world needs love now more than ever. We live in a time of constant movement, change, and tension, where people are often focused on being right instead of being kind. And while the phrase “love thy neighbor” sounds simple and ...

June 3, 2020
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