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Shadow Work

The Guy Who Leaves at Six

A man packing his bag at six shouldn't be able to ruin twenty minutes of your evening. If he can, the problem probably isn't his bag.

By Lakshay Virmani 04 Oct 2026

Attention

The Lazy Spotlight

Tell yourself not to think about a pink elephant and watch how fast he shows up. Your good days and bad days work the same way.

By Lakshay Virmani 27 Sep 2026

Ambition

The Topper of the Cave

Plato's prisoners handed out prizes for reading shadows. If you cleared the exams and got the job, you were probably their topper.

By Lakshay Virmani 20 Sep 2026

Presence

Welcome to being here, actually

One old idea, one true story, every Sunday. To begin with: what happened when I finally reached the top of a mountain I'd been climbing for ten years, and felt almost nothing at all.

By Lakshay Virmani 13 Sep 2026

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