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I feel therefore I am

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There's this scene amongst the excess amount of comedy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's when Peter Quill is asking where Gamora is, and Tony Stark retorts, "Yeah, I'll do you one better, who is Gamora?". To which Drax chimes in "I'll do you one better why is Gamora?". The most important question they don't ask is how is Gamora. It seems like no one cares to know Gamora feels. Often we ask each other about, what activities we're engaged in, and not so much about how we are feeling. Watching infants process emotions has always fascinated me. Whenever a baby is hungry it cries, when it misses a parent it cries, when it needs a diaper change it cries. Babies cry a lot, but a lot they're experiencing new emotions and feelings a lot. I can't remember the first time I felt sad, but I do know there was a first time, and I probably cried. The first time we feel something, it always turns out to be monumental. Some...

How to check up on a friend

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Tackling this issue is going to be tricky. I already tried checking wikiHow, and there are no articles with the same title as this blog post. In a world, that is so brutal at times, we all need somebody to lean on. Due to the essence of us being social creatures. You'll find that after a hard day, a phonecall or a message from a dear one can lift your spirits, in a way that almost seems like sorcery. Join me as I delve into the mystical arts of checking up on a friend.  I tried doing some research about the matter at hand. The results were quite interesting,to say the least. When it comes to checking up on a companion, there is not a one size fits all way to go about it. You have to be particular about the person, what dictates the way you approach them can be the kind of relationship you have. Depending upon the dynamic you have established, you can strategise as to how to reach out to the friend. For some, a text message would be enough, for others having a meal toget...