Araz Gray

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Thoughts, articles, memories, and events by Araz Gray.

How to use Internet on Mars?

Imagine standing on the surface of Mars, staring at the crimson horizon, and trying to open your favorite website. Due to the vast 225-million-kilometer gap between Earth and Mars, even at the speed of light, a round-trip signal could take anywhere from 6 to 48 minutes. That’s longer than it takes t... Read All


The Complexities of Therapy and Its Challenges

A significant portion of psychological issues can be effectively addressed with the help of an experienced psychologist. However, a brief exploration on the internet reveals that the primary issue isn’t the reluctance of individuals to seek help, but rather the scarcity of skilled, experienced, and ... Read All

Happy Noruz 1403!

Another solar year has passed, and this time, after six years of life connected to migration to Turkey (and reverse migration while still working with Turkey), the departure, or rather, the destruction, of my safe haven and my resignation marked the beginning of the challenge of rebuilding my profes... Read All

Three Months After Resignation

Writing, for me, carries a key message beyond all its other benefits: that I am making progress, mentally and intellectually. If at any point in my life I cannot write, it means my thoughts haven’t progressed. That phase was like my last year at my previous company. Mental chaos, fatigue, and lack o... Read All

When Employees “Expire”

A while ago, at a gathering with IT friends in Tabriz, one attendee talked about employees “expiring” and said that after a year, or sometimes less or more, some employees start making excuses and stretch out tasks that used to take a day into weeks. He concluded that these employees had “expired” a... Read All

How to avoid burnout

Take a break. If possible, take a few days off to rest and recharge. Even a long weekend can help you regain calm and energy. Review your workload and commitments. Try to eliminate unnecessary tasks and obligations. Learn to say no to requests that aren’t truly essential. Set aside time for r... Read All


Classicism and Its Application to Modern Life

Have you ever asked yourself why, compared to the vast amount of nonsense and chaos today, whether in music, movies, books, clothing, hairstyles, etc., classic works shine with a blinding brilliance? Is it simply because they are old or nostalgic, or was everything really better in the past? I th... Read All


Happy Nowruz 2023, I promise to watch the sky more

The sunset of the last day of the year and the sunrise of the first day of the new year signify the end of another chapter of life and an excuse to renew everything we have or want to have. It's like starting from Sunday, but at least it gives us a chance to think about refreshing the worn-out thing... Read All

8 Small Reminders in Crisis

Overthinking: Write it down. Anxiety: Practice meditation. Stress: Take a walk. Fatigue: Take a rest. Unhappiness: Exercise. Excitability: Listen to calming music. Distraction: Turn off your phone. Depression: Read a book.... Read All