CPA- Chanda Pays Attention

In this conversation, Chanda delves into the multifaceted nature of beauty and luxury, exploring its historical roots, societal implications, and the modern economic landscape. The discussion highlights how beauty standards have evolved over time, the privilege associated with them, and the need for inclusivity in the beauty industry. Chanda emphasizes the importance of self-care and personal expression while challenging listeners to reflect on their own relationships with beauty and luxury.

This is a hard argument to make as I do try to advocate to the betterment of the world. But if you bear with me I just want to place the argument that without divine intervention or societal intervention people don’t change. Theres this inherent nature we all have, that to some capacity we have to change, we have to change, but there isn't much room to change nature. The concept that people fundamentally do not change over time is a view supported by the idea that core personality traits and behaviors are deeply ingrained and resistant to alteration. Despite life's experiences and external influences, there are compelling reasons to believe that individuals remain fundamentally the same.

Tale as old as time, beaty and the beast or shall we say Belle et la Bête. Beauty and the beast is a fascinating story that tackles, sabotage, arranged marriage, jealousy revenge and the idolization, oh you don’t remember any of this from the Disney version, of course you don’t I'm talking about the first adaptation by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont My main thought is the topic of true love is mistaken for a whirlwind of fluffy feelings but  I think this story shows that love is logical, love is patient and love is sacrificial.

Next time you sit down to a Thanksgiving feast, remember the incredible story of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag. It's a tale of survival, cooperation, and the spirit of gratitude that continues to inspire us today. Remember Sara Hale who fought for this to be a holiday so we can stop life for a second and be grateful. And remember one thing you can be grateful for is that you are seen and you are loved

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant news cycle, the pressure to achieve, or the general anxieties of daily life? If so, you're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters and get swept away by negativity. That's where Stoicism comes in. This ancient philosophy, founded in Greece around 300 BC, offers a practical framework for living a virtuous and fulfilling life.