Snow melted and the rains arrived.Empty riverbeds once again welcomed their yearly awakening. The current rises and continues its journey toward freedom, toward merging with the waters of the world. It does not ask what stands in its way. Stones, trees, animals, even entire settlements can be swept away by…
The Dragon as a Universal Symbol The image of Saint George and the Dragon is recognized across human civilization. It appears in myths, religious symbolism, and psychological interpretations of the human psyche. The dragon is often described as a beast with fire within its depths. It guards something necessary, yet…
A MOMENT OF TRANSITION Just as our ancestors marked the passage into darkness, there are also rituals that guide us back into the light. Walpurgis Night is one of them, a moment of transition when what once lived in the dark begins to emerge into visibility. It is a time…
Learning How to Receive Something New Whenever we approach new knowledge or a new experience, we rarely come empty-handed. More often than not, we carry assumptions, expectations—sometimes even prejudices—about what lies ahead. And while prior knowledge can be useful, it can also dull the impact that a new situation or…
On the Invisible Paths Through Education There are many stories about how people make it to university. Far fewer stories talk about what happens after someone has already walked through those doors. Public discussions about education often focus on access—scholarships, tuition, admission policies. They ask who gets the opportunity to…
We often hear the advice: “Step out of your comfort zone.” But the comfort zone is not only about staying where things feel pleasant. Very often, it is also about avoiding discomfort. And yet, growth rarely happens in complete comfort. But it also doesn’t happen in overwhelming fear. Growth usually…