Issue N° 2 · 2026
Stories from the edges
of the everyday, told slowly.
A journal of travel mishaps, marketplace chaos and the small human moments that turn into the best stories.
Most Loved
- Travel & Culture
Embracing the Unscripted: A Journey Through Travel Culture Discovery
55 - Arts & Creativity
Debunking the Creative Genius Myth
48 - Personal Finance
Shattering the Six-Figure Myth: Path to Financial Freedom
30 - Life & Laughter
Wrong Bus, Right Story
30 - Personal Finance
Uncovering Redlining's Lasting Impact on Financial Freedom
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Latest notes.
80 stories
Health & Wellness
Mindfulness and Ableism in Wellness Culture
Challenging the ableist undertones of the wellness industry's mindfulness narrative
12 min readTechnology & AI
Beyond the AI Hype: Unpacking the Nuances of Artificial Intelligence Future Technology...
Challenging the common assumption about AI, a nuanced exploration of its impact on human jobs and society, beyond the hype and PR spin, and considering the role of artificial intelligence future technology.
10 min readCareer & Growth
Rethinking Workspace Design: A Path to Career Growth and Productivity
Discover how workspace design impacts career growth and productivity, and learn to create spaces that foster collaboration and well-being.
11 min readArts & Creativity
Reviving Creativity in Education: A Call to Action
75% of educators believe the current system stifles creativity, with kindergarten creativity plummeting from 98% to 3% since the 1960s. It's time to rethink our approach to education and prioritize the creative process, art, and expression.
10 min readPersonal Finance
Breaking Free from Financial Inequality
Discover how underlying financial systems perpetuate inequality and limit financial freedom, and learn how to create a more just financial future.
10 min readTravel & Culture
Embracing the Uncharted: The Paradox of Human Connection in Travel
Exploring the shift towards experiential travel and its impact on local communities, and the importance of embracing the unknown, surrendering to the unpredictability of travel, and allowing ourselves to be transformed by the places we visit, in the context of travel culture, discovery, slow travel, human connection, and place.
10 min readHealth & Wellness
Mindful Urban Planning for Mental Health
Discover how mindful urban planning can create tranquil oases in cities, promoting mental health wellness and compassionate communities, and explore the intersection of mental health wellness, mindfulness habits, and real life.
11 min readTechnology & AI
The Dark Side of AI: Toxic Waste in Inner Mongolia
The pursuit of AI progress has a devastating environmental cost, as seen in Inner Mongolia's toxic lake of industrial waste, highlighting the need for a more sustainable approach to artificial intelligence future technology society human impact
15 min readCareer & Growth
Breaking Free from Standardized Testing: A Path to Genuine Career Growth and Productivity
70% of employees feel unprepared for the modern workforce despite hours of test prep, highlighting a need for change in education
10 min readCareer & Growth
Rethinking Career Growth: Beyond Individual Productivity
Challenging the dominant discourse on career growth, exploring the critical role of organizational systems in hindering or facilitating employee growth and productivity.
20 min readLife & Laughter
Stuck on a Train: Finding Humor in Travel Mishaps
Stranded on a broken-down train, a group of strangers come together to share funny stories and laughter, finding community in chaos, and reminding us that even in the most unexpected moments, we can find humor, and human connection.
10 min readArts & Creativity
The Erosion of Human Touch in Creativity
The creative industry's obsession with precision and perfection is eroding the value of human imperfection, threatening the soul of art and design.
22 min read
