Cognitive Canvass

    Imagine living in a peaceful, ordinary place with your large, loving family, cherishing moments with numerous friends whom you encounter daily at school and even on weekends, as you enjoy each other's company.   One day, your cousin invites you to the beach along with all your friends and their friends. It's an enjoyable evening, and afterwards, you return to your home, your comfort zone.   But then, one morning, you wake up to the sounds of bombardment and people yelling. At first, you think it's a horrible dream. However, as you look around, you witness a nearby building collapsing, people in the streets panicking, and planes dropping unknown substances. The heavy fog and smoke obscure your vision. Is it a shell? Is it possible? You ask yourself, uncertain. Hurriedly, you seek out your parents, but they are nowhere to be found. Your dad is downstairs helping to lift the rubble, and your mom has gone to the neighbors, crying and trying to understand the ...

  Hey there, fellow humans!  hope you are doing well and enjoying life. Let's talk about something we all can relate to – our knack for taking the easy route. I mean, who doesn't love simplifying things, especially routine tasks? Our brains are like superheroes in disguise, always looking for ways to cut down on the heavy thinking stuff. And you know what? We often end up sticking with default options without giving them a second thought. It's just the way we roll, rarely bothering to change things up.   The other day I decided to hop on the educational newsletter train. But guess what? It quickly turned into a rollercoaster of annoyance because all I got was a bunch of ads for a specific brand. Not cool, right? I decided to hit that unsubscribe button, but here's the kicker – every time an email from that brand popped up, my brain did a little dance of "unsubscribe," only to get distracted, forget, and repeat the cycle. Talk about a loop that never seems ...

  Ever get that itch to pick up a new language? Trust me, been there, done that. Turkish, French, Japanese—I've flirted with them all. But sticking to the plan? Now, that's been a bit of a rollercoaster. Cut to a few months ago, I decided it was time to break the cycle and conquer Dutch. "This time, it's gotta be different," I told myself. So, in my quest for linguistic mastery, I hit the internet for language apps. After some serious comparison, I narrowed it down to two heavyweights: Bussu and Duolingo. Guess which one won? Yup, Duolingo. Why? Well, it's got this user-friendly vibe, it's easy peasy, and it feels like a game. And just to spice things up, I threw in a challenge—100 days straight or face a $100 fine to my cousin if I bailed. Fast forward to a couple of days ago, and bam! 100-day streak unlocked. I'm feeling like a language superhero. Now, you might be wondering, what made this time stick? Consider the analogy of purchasing a new cell ph...

  Sitting here, sipping on my delightful cappuccino, I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Today, I want to open up and express just how thankful I am for the opportunities’ life has presented me with. You see, life took me through a harrowing journey – a war that has since passed, thank God. Now, I find myself reveling in the simple joys of life: peace, freedom, tranquility, fulfillment, good health, and financial stability. These are not just ordinary blessings; they are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It's moments like these that remind us to pause and show gratitude.   Enter the "Cognitive Canvas Blog," my newfound platform for expressing gratitude and sharing insights. In the wake of recent shifts in my priorities, I made a conscious decision to embark on this blogging journey. It's my way of immortalizing my thoughts, experiences, and knowledge, creating a digital legacy that I hope will resonate even after I'm ...