Forgiving Loved Ones Lost
One topic that’s near and dear to my heart is forgiveness. I’ve become more self-aware within the past few years. This has influenced me to...
Aley Vesia (York U ‘20)
Aley Vesia (York U ‘20)
A 21 year old studying psychology and cognitive science with a whole lot of passion and optimism. When she isn't deeply connecting with others she is either writing, reading, stretching, sleeping or making bracelets. Contemplating the existence of life and other metaphysical topics are of great interest to her.
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Volunteering and Exploring Nepal
This summer, I had a wonderful traveling experience courtesy of Reach Out Volunteers. I found out about this organization from a flyer that...
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Letting Summer Love Go
In my opinion, the most beautiful thing about summer is relaxing, unwinding, and feeling free to have as much fun as humanly possible. It’s...
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Tips for Travel Exploration
This summer I am traveling across the world to a continent I have never been before… Asia! I will be in Nepal volunteering and exploring...
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Combatting Exam Stress
During the end of the semester, students become highly stressed and tend to feel an extreme amount of pressure. This is typically because...
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Exploring a New Faith
Why are we here and what is our purpose? These questions regarding the origin of humanity and what happens after we cease to exist can make...
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Poem: Moon Engagement
I’m married to the moon. She’s passive, so you may not even notice her. But she’s there (almost) all of the time. Sometimes she’ll hide...
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The Power of Beliefs
A belief is a state of mind that we hold because it helps us to make sense of the world. From the day we are born, we have been trying to...
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Taking My Mental Health Into My Own Hands
CONTENT WARNING. This article refers to experiences of mental illnesses. Anyone who has experienced a mental illness knows just how...
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Understanding Love from a Psychological and Philosophical Perspective
Studying psychology and philosophy has taught me about human nature from a variety of perspectives. The reason I have chosen to study both...
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Changing Every Moment of a New Year
With the start of a new year, people often feel pressured to go about their lives in a different way than they normally have. This is why...
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The Possible Psychedelic Origins of Christmas
There is a theory that the origin of the Christmas story involves “magic” mushrooms. At first glance, this theory may seem far-fetched and...
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Dealing with Layers of Stress During the Holidays
During the holiday season, it’s common for us to become highly stressed with all of the commotion that comes along with festive...
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A Friend Beyond Distance
Living a few provinces away from your closest friends brings a lot of emotions. My best friend and I have known each other for about nine...
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GO Transit is Leaving York and Students Are Not Happy
This past week, York University sent out an email to inform students that beginning in January 2019, GO buses will no longer be stopping on...
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Starting a Small Business as a Student
As if school isn’t enough to keep us occupied, some students may now be looking to explore their creative horizons and find ways to...
How Difficult It Is to Meditate on Our Own
Sit, and think of nothing. Contain not a single thing within your mind. Can you do it? If so, I truly applaud you. If you cannot, please...
