Author: Linnahsama
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Thinking About Thinking
Metacognition, according to Wikipedia, is an awareness of one’s thought processes and an understanding of the patterns behind them. It is basically “thinking about thinking.” Although some internet content has made it almost cliché—and it’s a well-known method among self-made people—journaling has really helped me observe my thinking patterns, and here is what I found:…
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The Pan-Africanist Blueprint
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we got here. As someone who has navigated the spaces between strict definitions, I’m drawn to philosophies that try to build a world where belonging isn’t conditional, but a foundational right. This led me down a path to Pan-Africanism. We often hear it as a political slogan,…
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How to Stay Asleep
I am not sure if I should call myself lucky for growing up in Japan, but I still consider it home. Writing that down now sounds strange, but what I am trying to understand is the charm of this country that most outsiders see so clearly. It is peaceful. People are kind. The food is…
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The Soul for Sale
I would like to revisit two issues in this essay: the reality of women’s place in contemporary capitalist society, and the nature of corporate life. I remember during my adolescence constantly watching channels like MTV and E!, where I saw women with conventionally sexy bodies mingling with celebrities. I noticed how their “pretty privilege” seemed…
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Corruption
When I began this personal blog, I initially thought I would write more on topics of Black Consciousness. Instead, I have found myself preoccupied with reflecting on my past, narrating it in my own terms to better understand myself. To be honest, I believe I need to continue this introspective process to achieve the level…
The Conscious Bridge 