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Ego Gets in the Way of Humility

Oct 8 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1101 Views

The one thing about truth is that we often think it resides within us even when it does not. As honest people, we always...

Age Like Fine Wine, and Own It

Oct 1 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1129 Views

There is the view that women should either have to shave off a couple of years (or a decade) from their age or not say a...

Consumed by Cosmetics

The enormous amount of money generated by the beauty industry amazes me. How we, as consumers, take the words of producers for granted and try their products that promise us quick makeovers (be it weight loss, clear skin or hair growth) is astounding. Of course, some of the produ...

Sep 24 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1712 Views

Egotism Brings the Worst Out of People

We meet various people across our lifetimes. Some are outgoing and opinionated; others are humble and down to earth. Yet others are egotistical creatures who feel entitled without any real title bestowed upon them – these I find annoying. A good example is people who cut lines...

Sep 17 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1282 Views

No Explanation Satisfies Violence against Children

Some of us have heard about what happened in the Bole Arabsa condominiums. Two kids were strangled and stabbed, allegedly, by the housemaid. Some people took to the streets, protesting the act and demanding justice from the government and judicial bodies. What punishment would d...

Sep 10 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1493 Views

When Undivided Attention's Divided

Multitasking puts pressure on the mind. I go through intense mental labour whenever I try to juggle between two or more activities, especially tasks that require undivided attention. Seemingly more straightforward tasks such as watching TV while eating also have a disadvantage as...

Sep 3 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1247 Views

Consumed by Cosmetics

The enormous amount of money generated by the beauty industry amazes me. How we, as consumers, take the words of producers for granted and try their products that promise us quick makeovers (be it weight loss, clear skin or hair growth) is astounding. Of course, some of the produ...

Sep 24 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1712 Views

Egotism Brings the Worst Out of People

We meet various people across our lifetimes. Some are outgoing and opinionated; others are humble and down to earth. Yet others are egotistical creatures who feel entitled without any real title bestowed upon them – these I find annoying. A good example is people who cut lines...

Sep 17 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1282 Views

No Explanation Satisfies Violence against Children

Some of us have heard about what happened in the Bole Arabsa condominiums. Two kids were strangled and stabbed, allegedly, by the housemaid. Some people took to the streets, protesting the act and demanding justice from the government and judicial bodies. What punishment would d...

Sep 10 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1493 Views

When Undivided Attention's Divided

Multitasking puts pressure on the mind. I go through intense mental labour whenever I try to juggle between two or more activities, especially tasks that require undivided attention. Seemingly more straightforward tasks such as watching TV while eating also have a disadvantage as...

Sep 3 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1247 Views

Office Dinosaurs Meet Job Hoppers

It is fascinating how some people stay at a single company for years, and in some cases decades. How is it possible to be doing the same thing every day, without getting bored or wanting to change? How do people that do manual, repetitive work every day manage? The majority...

Aug 27 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1358 Views

Public Display of Affection, Not for the Overly Conservative

Given how conservative societies are in Ethiopia, strict mores and rules are used in navigating public lives. The one gesture that should not bother us but does is the public display of affection. Of course, what is affectionate for some people could be a bit too much for the pub...

Aug 20 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1159 Views

When Depression's Just Apathy

Having studied psychology, I am fascinated by how our thoughts shape our lives. I am also interested in mental health and try my best to create awareness. So if I were to say mild depression is not real, people would say, “she is contradicting herself.” When I say depressi...

Aug 13 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1281 Views

Face the Rain Like Men

As the rainy season gets wetter, accompanied by heavier rain showers, it is not unusual to see folks with umbrellas. Little do they know that how we respond to rain defines our personality. People who stand and wait for the rain to pass are patient, reserved and risk takers. Thos...

Aug 6 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1342 Views

Street Vendors Deserve Dignity Too

I was getting off the taxi a week ago when I saw two law-enforcement officers holding what appeared to be a small box for charger cables and ID holders. In front of them was a street vendor pleading with them. He looked sad. Why would he not be? Imagine grinding all day loo...

Jul 30 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1370 Views

Zombification of the Senses

Thanks to social media, something seems to happen every week, which plays an endless loop of information and misinformation. There are parodies, reaction videos, conspiracy theories, news, and the novelty of TikTok at our disposal, just a click away, wherever we are and whatever...

Jul 23 , 2022      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1286 Views


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