Gene Gu

We humans celebrate and obsess over people who are the best at what they do. We celebrate the best players in a sport, the best students in the school, the best actors etc. We even celebrate the best criminals, whether they are considered the best con-artist, best thieves, best smuggler, or best drug dealer in history.   Celebrating the best in our society is equivalent to celebrating the extreme. As a result many people chase the extreme in order to seek the attention and the adoration of the masses. What many eventually find is that chasing the extreme comes with a huge price, whether that be deterioration in health,  close relationships or financially. Most people aren't built for the extreme in the long haul, therefore when they chase it far enough it ruins much of their lives.  Real overarching success and happiness is being able to move in and out from the extreme, ultimately centering yourself at the middle. It is being able to push yourself as hard as you can...

The abortion debate remains one of the most divisive issues in society. It lies at the heart of moral, ethical, and political discussions, forcing individuals and governments to take rigid stances. But rather than fueling division, what if we sought to bridge the gap? Instead of a strict "us vs. them" approach, I propose that governments should be pro-life in sentiment and pro-choice in policy . In other words, while upholding women's reproductive rights, governments should also promote a culture that values life by providing alternatives to abortion.   Photo by  Maria Oswalt  on  Unsplash   Understanding Both Sides of the Debate Rather than fostering productive dialogue, today's societal landscape encourages people to pick a side—either fully pro-life or fully pro-choice. However, both perspectives present valid concerns that deserve thoughtful consideration. Pro-life advocates argue that abortion is equivalent to murder and that life begins at conception...