Soup & Rice

Sometimes, when I look into religions, I feel like the emperor with no clothes. Really? People fight over things like this?In my view, religion is ultimately about storytelling. Moses, Joseph, Jesus, Buddha—they're all similar. I don't understand why people go to such lengths to emphasize their uniqueness. The emergence of Christianity from Judaism and Islam from Christianity is no different fro..

One of the most powerful arguments that turns people against trans individuals is the claim that trans people are ruining the fairness of sports because men are participating in women’s sports.While I acknowledge that there are many controversies surrounding how to address transgender issues, this is the weakest argument and has no persuasive power. To me, this argument sounds like the news wher..

Why Do I Take Vitamins? It's not because I'm afraid of dying. It's because I want to live with less pain.I can't understand people who fear death. Life is a series of struggles and suffering. When this tiresome battle ends, I imagine I'll be overjoyed to say, "Come, sweet death!" Because life is already so painful, we struggle to make it even a little less so. If life is already full of sufferin..

The person I hate is cowardly, deceitful, and indifferent. These were the traits of someone I once really liked, which reminds me of the movie "Marriage Story." Because the characters know each other so well, their worst traits are greatly magnified. Often, people choose to marry based on the best aspects they see in someone. However, I've decided that I will make such decisions based on seeing ..

The law of large numbers is a fundamental concept in statistics. It states that as the number of trials increases, the outcomes naturally converge to their true probabilities. For example, consider rolling a die, which is a fair six-sided die. The probability of any number appearing is 1/6. This doesn't mean each number will appear exactly once every six rolls. A number might come up several tim..

I noticed a change in Sam's Club granola. It appears that their Member's Mark brand has switched manufacturers because the packaging looks slightly different and the contents have definitely changed, though subtly. Now, the granola has more chunks, and I personally prefer the size of these chunks in the new version. It seems like the supplier for Member's Mark might have been pressured by Sam's ..

It might be a coincidence, but I've met several middle-aged Korean Americans who share some common traits. It’s hard to gauge their wealth; they seem to have some stability in their assets but aren't wealthy enough to stop working. A recurring topic among them is their marriages. They tend to overly praise their marital life, which to me, seems like a desperate attempt to justify their choices. ..

I was living a peaceful and wonderful life in California until I embarked on a new project: opening a virtual restaurant. Since then, I've fully experienced the pain that comes with creation. I find myself wavering and hesitating, fluctuating dozens of times a day. One moment I think I could be the next Howard Schultz, but then suddenly, I doubt if I'm cut out for business. It's ironic how I cou..

Starting the project and planning an event in an empty space, the word that keeps floating in my mind is "CENTER." This concept, introduced by architect Christopher Alexander in his book "The Nature of Order," is crucial. When we design something, we need to identify the 'center' first. Then, we let the other parts develop from there. Finding the right center often makes the process unfold natur..

Listening to classical music can be much like savoring a delicious meal—it might sound a bit cheesy, but there are so many delightful ways to enjoy classical music, just as there are with gourmet food. It's an intuitive experience, much like fine dining. For instance, if you’re in the mood for something complete and fulfilling, akin to a full-course meal, you should listen to a symphony. The abu..