In medieval Germany, the gates to cities were closed and locked at nightfall. Those that had not yet returned were forced to spend the night outside the safety of the city walls, exposed to predators, thieves, and potential death. The fear of this was known as torschlusspanik; literally, “gate-shut-panic”. In modern English, the word has … Continue reading Torschlusspanik
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Keep a Journal
On this exact date, over three years ago, I arrived at university. I can still recall the overwhelming loneliness and self-doubt. I called my sister and told her it felt as if everyone I knew and cared about had suddenly died, and I was alone in the world. I decided that night to keep a … Continue reading Keep a Journal
