Monica Fernandes

Mimetic Desire: Do you really want what you want?

18th April 2023 Monica Fernandes mimetic desire, need

Many of our desires are not our own but fake, illogical desires borrowed from others. We are not focused on obtaining worthwhile objects or experiences.

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Current Issues

The Hidden Cost of Beauty

20th February 2023 Monica Fernandes beauty, cosmetics

Beauty isn’t skin deep, especially when cosmetics contain laboratory-made chemicals that slowly go through the pores of the skin.

Illustrations of young people with self-affirmation quotes

Feature

Be Kind to Yourself

18th January 202318th January 2023 Monica Fernandes affirmations, kindness, self-love

We cannot always depend on others to boost our deflated ego. The will to change must come from within.

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Life Lessons

The Joy of Giving

7th December 20227th December 2022 Monica Fernandes giving, Joy of Giving

Why does giving make us happy? The Dalai Lama wisely said, “It takes giving to be happy”. One reason is that we want to make a difference.

Life Lessons

Are You an Active Listener?

19th October 202219th October 2022 Monica Fernandes listening

It is unfortunate that with the advent of messaging via different media platforms, we are losing the art of listening to each other.

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