Author name: Kokeb Gizaw Balcha

When trying to understand myself better, most of my earlier reflections relied heavily on thinking. I would analyze situations, form a narrative about what was happening, and explain to myself why something made sense. And often that felt sufficient. I still value rational thinking. It gives perspective and structure. But when it comes to understanding […]

In this first reflective nudge, it feels appropriate to talk about reflection itself. I started journaling nearly 25 years ago, during a time of chaos and uncertainty. And that year had unsettled me more than I expected. My university was partially closed following a student movement and we didn’t know when classes would resume. I