"Isolation Syndrome" in Big Cities: Why Do We Feel More Lonely the More Crowded the City Is?

The emotional value of an item: Why can't I bear to throw away that old T-shirt?

It might be a pilling old sweater or an expired postcard. They have no practical value, but they carry a scent, a temperature, or a story. In this episode, let's talk about how objects become containers of memories and how to organize these "emotional attachments."

Rebooting the Study of Failure: My meticulously crafted plan has failed yet again.

Say goodbye to the platitudes of "self-discipline equals freedom," and honestly confront your own inconsistent work habits. Let's talk about why plans always fall apart, and how I've learned something more important than success from these "failures."

"Isolation Syndrome" in Big Cities: Why Do We Feel More Lonely the More Crowded the City Is?

Living in the most densely populated areas, yet not even knowing your neighbors' names. In this episode, I explore this modern loneliness and try to find those tiny signals that can connect the islands of isolation—a casual conversation with a convenience store clerk, or an eye contact with a stranger.

Making peace with yourself: Letting go of your obsession with your "family of origin"

This isn't a condemnation or a feel-good platitude. I want to share the difficult process of going from constantly dwelling on past pain and attributing it to my family, to truly understanding that my parents are also human, and finally taking back the responsibilities of life. Reconciliation isn't about forgiving others, it's about letting go of the past for yourself.

To the "supporting characters" in my life: those who brushed past me but left a mark.

They might be former roommates, fellow travelers for a day, or childhood friends you've long lost touch with. They never occupy the center of your life, but they're always suddenly remembered at certain moments. I want to talk about how these "supporting characters" have invisibly shaped our stories.