Everyday Pilgrim Journal
Beauty as Humanity’s Foundation in an AI-Influenced World
We humans are limited creatures. We don’t run as fast as a cheetah, are not as strong as an elephant, cannot fly on our own like a bird, nor swim as well as a dolphin. This is precisely why we use tools. We design and wield complex technologies to improve our lives, so much so…
Maturing is Realizing Fairy Tales are True
“Ideas have consequences. Ideas can be explosive.” –John Lennox History agrees. Out of the real injustice of the bourgeoisie that he experienced, Karl Marx wrote The Communist Manifesto. His ideas began as reflections in a study, then spilled into cafes, universities, revolutions, and finally into the dynamic of liberation and tyranny. Words become wars. Ink…
Finding Silence in a Noisy World
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” –St. Augustine of Hippo At the time of the writing of this article’s first draft (August 2025), Indonesia, where I currently live, is in a pathetic state. There are endless protests, violence, and fake news designed to…
Numbering Our Days
Have you ever watched the movie or read the story The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald? It’s about a man who ages backward: he is born old and grows younger in appearance and physique as the years pass, ultimately dying as an infant. The story brings to mind the saying, “Youth…
Is the world worth fighting for?
Is the world worth fighting for? This wretched dark world we live in? DISCLAIMER: This article will need to implicitly mention some disturbing acts in order to have a meaningful discussion on this topic. Those questions popped up in my head a few days ago when I rewatched David Fincher’s masterpiece, Se7en (1995). I think…
To love is to be vulnerable.
Today, I finished reading Dostoyevsky’s White Nights. It’s a short story from his younger, less grim years, but it’s absolutely packed with powerful emotions. This book has been finding a lot of new readers lately, which I think is fantastic. A great story is for everyone, and it’s exciting to see a new generation connecting…
EPJ #4: Being Rich by Being Less
The beauty of being truly rich is about how little you need, not how much you have. Reading this quote definitely triggered some hustlers. What is EPJ? (You can skip this part if you already know what this series is about.) EPJ stands for Everyday Pilgrim Journal. If you’re new to this series, check out…
EPJ #3: The Amazing Rabbit Hole of Music
Music is a peculiar thing. By creating a set of sounds with specific rhythms and pitches, it can evoke particular thoughts or emotions. In a universe where modern science claims randomness, why does this seemingly simple physical phenomenon possess such a specific ability to affect us? In this journal entry, I want to ponder in…
EPJ #2: Finding Joy in Every Mile
Let me share my journey with running. I used to dismiss it as too “basic” and would mock runners. After all, what’s so special about something everyone can do, even toddlers? What is EPJ? (you can skip this part if you already know what this series is about) EPJ stands for Everyday Pilgrim Journal. If…
EPJ #1: Humility is the Foundation for Beauty
I saw the devil’s snares all over the earth, and I groaned and said, “What can pass through them?”, I heard a voice saying, “Humility”. St. Anthony the Great What is EPJ? (you can skip this part if you already know what this series is about) EPJ stands for Everyday Pilgrim Journal. If you’re new…
