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A sustainability experiment: living with no plastics for two weeks
Strip yourself from all the plastic! You are probably aware of the fact that we are currently facing a very critical and concerning time when it comes to the state of our planet. We all do. The news is spilling with reports on global warming, extreme weather changes, plastic and chemical pollution (pesticides, insecticides, antibodies and hormones), especially since the start of the “Fridays for future” movement. We all know that these things exist, and we are all concerned. We want politicians to make a change. But be totally honest – have you ever asked yourself what role you play? What...
Activism starts with a story
It all started when… I left my home, in Romania, almost four years ago. It was due to various reasons, but the main one was the wish to escape the broken system that kept getting in the way of my dreams. I did not leave for economic reasons or for a western version of the American dream, but for the lack of perspective and the feeling of being powerless every time I wanted to fight for something I believed in. I can assure you no one leaves their home if everything is alright. I would not have left either if things were different. But sadly, they were far away from that. I was desperately...
Why it’s never too late to care
Nature to be a place of relaxation, peace and carelessness, now being filled with dreads, stress and those, we should now be caring for best. The heat you feel on your skin, will be as deadly as the fire, the monkey is in. Water flowing and melting, slowly, it’s peacefulness to be a feeling, to the day it crashes down and covers everyone, in it’s deadly crown. Although you might just think ”it’s too late” the crisis is like ink, permanent, but with hard work able to be changed one date. Let this date be now, don’t hesitate, don’t get mad, simply vow, take action and agitate, it’s never too...
I believe I am beautiful, so I am
If you’re like me, you grew up with a low self-esteem, saw traditionally beautiful models all over social media, and perhaps even got bullied for your looks. And even if you were fortunate enough to not have had to experience this, stay here and join me on our journey of self-love! Let’s heal from these past experiences and thinking patterns and start a new lovely chapter! Why you need to be independent Let’s take a new step toward confidence and independence. And if I’m talking about independence, I am referring to your self-esteem and mental well-being not depending on someone else telling...
Everyday discrimination
Discrimination and hatred is a "disease" of our society. Those affected do not feel comfortable in their society. Every kind of exclusion leaves traces, in worst cases it is even pretended. In this blog article, I would like to mention one discrimination that I have witnessed first hand in my life. The discriminations of the LGBTQIA+ community. Some people today unfortunately still think being into the same gender is a crime. People from the LGBTQIA+ community are excluded and feel discriminated against. They also experience discrimination and are insulted at school. If you witness something...
Every day is a chance… to be selfish
Being selfish to make a change. I have lately worked at a summer leadership academy for international students aged 11 to 16. On the last day we wanted the students to write a “letter to self” as part of their reflections. Joining in on the activity and rereading the letter before slipping it into the envelope, I suddenly had a terrible awakening: I am living a very unhealthy lifestyle – and I would argue that many other young active people are doing just the same. My days are tightly packed: university, night shifts in the hospital, tutoring, teaching at the institute for anatomy, sports, my...
I’d like to say “Thank You” #IFeltIncluded
Inclusion (noun): “the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.” Is the world a safe place for everyone to be the truest version of themselves? I would say that it isn’t – and that we have a long way to go. However, just as important as planning ahead is trying to realize how far we’ve come. In order to find the strength to keep on moving, we need to acknowledge and appreciate all the effort we already put into our work, and how it influenced the outcome. The #IFeltIncluded is a way to portray exactly that for me. Sometimes, it’s tough to get out of your...