Monthly Archives: November 2025

Week in Review – 30 Nov 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025 by terryshen

With Thanksgiving past and leftovers still lingering, the vestige of 2025 rapidly approach its end. Is this the end or the beginning? The answer, akin to a glass half full or half empty, depends entirely on one’s perspective, and visibly … Continue reading →

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Subject Reality?

Posted on November 29, 2025 by terryshen

Subject reality is the internal narrative through which we interpret the world. When it strays too far from the physical world (the objective reality), discrepancies arise. Our challenge is to calibrate our internal frame of reference with the external facts … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Tragedy

Posted on November 28, 2025 by terryshen

Thanksgiving is a time for the family. Imagine you going home to surprise your family for Thanksgiving but ended up getting deported. That is exactly what happened to Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, who was attending college in Boston, flying home … Continue reading →

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Intentionality: Individual vs. Collective Agency

Posted on November 27, 2025 by terryshen

For many non-Western cultures, intentionality is a concept beyond individual self-realization. It is rooted in relational, holistic terms where an individual’s actions and life purpose are primarily defined by their contribution to community harmony, social cohesion, and balance of the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Thanksgiving Eve 2025

Posted on November 26, 2025 by terryshen

Having recently completed my cross-country relocation and settled in the Pacific, I’m filled with particular gratitude on this Thanksgiving eve. My family’s support during this major transition was invaluable. They did not just help us downsize a house we lived … Continue reading →

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Of Course, I’m Right!

Posted on November 25, 2025 by terryshen

When confronted with ambiguity, human nature is to default to our personal subjective reality. We instinctively trust our own intuition and gut feel. In reality, however, this confidence is often misplaced as our senses tend to gravitate towards our established … Continue reading →

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The Race is On

Posted on November 24, 2025 by terryshen

It’s Monday November 24th–the official start of Thanksgiving week–and the consumer race is already on. Yes, the Black Friday sales are no longer waiting for their turn on day after Thursday anymore. Instead, the pre-sales have begun. Whether it’s a … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – 23 Nov 2025

Posted on November 23, 2025 by terryshen

As America approaches Thanksgiving, its most iconic holidays, many are struggling with the voice within: the lack of true gratitude the occasion demands. After all, the nation just went through its longest government shutdown. And people are still reeling with … Continue reading →

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The Voice Within

Posted on November 21, 2025 by terryshen

The most challenging relationship I have is the little voice whispering inside of my head. It pops up whenever it pleases whether I’m ready or not. When I try to fall asleep, it teeters up all kinds of wild and … Continue reading →

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Imitation?

Posted on November 20, 2025 by terryshen

Do you feel irritated when someone mimics you–repeating your ideas, adopting your mannerism, or parroting your words? While this reaction may feel natural, consider this: imitation is a fundamental, observable behavior common to both humans and animals. Rather than dismissing … Continue reading →

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