It is simply unbelievable that today marks four years since the outrageous invasion of my homeland, our sovereign Ukraine, by a deranged usurper. No one thought, no one believed that this madness would drag on for so long, but the fact remains: the war continues, and there is no end in sight. Negotiations are, of … Continue reading Clearly unbelievable
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So, volia!
I thought long and hard about which story to start this column with, and decided to begin with my novella Two Phoenixes. This novella holds special meaning for me, as it recounts momentous historical events that suddenly and dramatically changed not only the direction of my son's and my life, but the very course itself. … Continue reading So, volia!
Identify and redirect
If you take such pleasure in other people's failures that, in the heat of schadenfreude, you forget about your own achievements — which, in the grand scheme of things, mean even less to you than relishing other people's failures — then this is a clear sign that your feelings are far from constructive. On the … Continue reading Identify and redirect
🍪🍬🍭 Types of sweets. What is safe to choose?
Where would we be without them, our beloved sweets? They cheer us up, comfort us, and simply add a touch of joy and pleasure to tea time. But you have to choose them carefully so that the pleasure doesn't turn into a sad story. The most important thing, which I mention in almost every article … Continue reading 🍪🍬🍭 Types of sweets. What is safe to choose?
Envy – Getting Rid of It
Where does envy come from, and what fuels it? Envy does not arise out of nowhere; it is catalysed by attempts to compare ourselves with others. Often, these comparisons are not in our favour, and this can cause not only sadness, anger and resentment, but also underlying anxiety — a fear that can grow subconsciously … Continue reading Envy – Getting Rid of It
🤍 Types of flour
What are the main things to know about flour? For example, which type of flour is the most popular? The answer is simple and clear: unfortunately, the most popular flour today is white, fluffy wheat flour, which is used by both our Ukrainian brothers and our English friends to make everything and anything. They bake … Continue reading 🤍 Types of flour
Colossal workload
Answer this question honestly: ‘Are you currently overloaded to the point where you just don’t want to do anything?’ If so, let’s discuss this pressing issue. There is one very important nuance to this overload, so it would be wise to answer one question honestly: does all this enormous workload really bring me closer to … Continue reading Colossal workload
🩶 The magical properties of buckwheat
I have written many articles about different products, but today is a special occasion. The world has never seen such a delicious, healthy, and simply gorgeous grain! Today, we will talk about it — our beloved buckwheat, one of the most popular grains in Ukraine. I have to note that in our country, buckwheat is … Continue reading 🩶 The magical properties of buckwheat
❣️ A Refined Delicacy
The other day, I decided to splurge and buy some red caviar for the New Year’s table at a Polish shop in Plymouth. The price was quite steep, of course — £15 for a 50-gram jar. In Ukraine, a similar jar cost about 150 hryvnias three years ago. And even if we convert that amount … Continue reading ❣️ A Refined Delicacy
Exception to the Rule
Even the most advanced and self-aware person can sometimes “slip up” and use a clever manipulative trick to achieve what they want as quickly as possible. Why? First of all, because we are living human beings, not robots, and secondly, because situations vary. The key point, however, is that when we do slip up and … Continue reading Exception to the Rule
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