Essays

A collection of reflective essays on identity, resilience, culture and the quiet moments that shape our lives.

New essay published every Sunday.

When Did Being Busy Become a Badge of Honour? | Kandidly Kay

A reflection on busyness, productivity and why having time to rest might be a better measure of a full life than having a full diary. Somewhere along the way, “busy” became shorthand for successful, important and needed.

When Did Being Busy Become a Badge of Honour? | Kandidly Kay

Have Concert Tickets Become a Luxury Item?

A reflection on concert tickets, rising prices and whether live music is becoming a luxury experience rather than something ordinary fans can simply look forward to.

Have Concert Tickets Become a Luxury Item?

Topics explored here include identity, grief, healing,

self-worth, resilience and the quiet work of personal growth.