Baptiste Monnet
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Baptiste Monnet is a freelance author and thought leader. Focusing on social impact, he examines how personal growth and professional development drive meaningful change in today’s world.
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To Know Others Is to Know Ourselves
Life's a crazy ride, right? It is like we are all just dancing around, trying to figure things out. And honestly, it is the people in our lives that really make it worth living. We are all connected, even if we can't always see it. Those short moments we share with others? That is when life feels real. We are always trying to understand each other, to feel connected. What even is a relationship, if not a plunge into the unknown with someone else, kind of like holding a mirror up to yourself?
By Baptiste Monnet7 days ago in Humans
The Man on Fire: A Story of Love, Sacrifice and Redemption
The Man on Fire, released in 2004 by Tony Scott and starring Denzel Washington, is much more than just an action film. It is a poignant dive into the twists and turns of the human soul, where violence mixes with raw emotion and redemption takes shape in the simplest gestures. But at the heart of this gripping thriller, what stands out above all is the unique relationship that develops between bodyguard Creasy and young Pita, a kidnapped girl.
By Baptiste Monnet3 months ago in Critique
The Speed of Life: Are We Losing What Truly Matters?
It appears that everything is going too quickly these days. We are living in a time of change, in which technology, concepts and trends appear to advance at lightspeed. From smart phones to social networking sites, never has life been so quick. While all this hustle and bustle has introduced a lot of conveniences into our lives, it has a dark underside. Increasingly, it appears that people are losing touch with the deeper part of themselves — their hearts, their souls, their relationships with others.
By Baptiste Monnet3 months ago in Journal
From History to Hype: The Decline of Noble Watchmaking
A few years ago, the world of watchmaking was an arena reserved for a class of individuals who, instead of pursuing transient fashions, dedicated themselves to going beyond time itself. Each watch was a laborious piece of art, a testifier to a history, a heritage and a tradition. Swiss, German, or Japanese brands, they were part of a line of continuity that brought innovations, no doubt but ever mindful of the lofty watchmaking spirit: striving for excellence, for precision and respect for century-old know-how.
By Baptiste Monnet3 months ago in Critique
The Paradox of Some Generous Hearts: When Kindness Becomes a Trap
There is something very human about needing to be loved and to come close to others. And still, sometimes despite all their humanity, individuals are left alone. They are good, giving, faithful and even sometimes too good. They always need the best for others and work day and night to make others happy around them. But at times they find it difficult to find someone who will know them and love them the way they are. So why are these people alone even though they are full of so many good qualities?
By Baptiste Monnet4 months ago in Journal
8 Mile: The Sorrow of a Raunchy Dream and a Daily Battle
This 2002 film is not just a foray into the realm of rap ut a reflection of a man's battle within himself with his own personal demons. It is a raw and unflinching story that lingers long after the end credits.
By Baptiste Monnet4 months ago in Critique
The Millennial Dilemma: Craving Connection, Fearing Commitment
In a knowledge-overloaded world where technology and social networking are also altering the way we communicate, it is becoming increasingly difficult for millennials like us to seek a genuine connection with another person.
By Baptiste Monnet4 months ago in Journal
Have Human Relationships Gone Downhill in the Last Decade?
The tech revolution of the past decade has transformed the landscape of communication. The spread of smartphones, the ubiquity of social media and the rise of instant messaging applications have taken over our lives. Have these technologies, claiming to bring us closer, actually made us resilient? Nothing can be further from the truth.
By Baptiste Monnet4 months ago in Journal
Two Years Behind the Razor Wire: The Emotional Price of Social Work in a Detention Center. Content Warning.
I was prepared for the emotional process when I started working as a social worker in an administrative detention center earlier on prior to the close of 2023. I had assumed that I could make a difference and was properly trained. My background was not smooth. The tribulations of life taught me toughness, empathy and understanding of others, which shaped me into what I am today. I believed I could keep up with my duty to the detainees with the emotional demands of the work. I mean, I was ready for it, wasn't I?
By Baptiste Monnet4 months ago in Journal
In a World Full of Noise, Are Millennials Forever Alone?
There is an awkward sense of tension that fills my life these days. This suffocating sense of contentment in my solitude, with a lingering need for something greater, something more meaningful, something of deeper connection. I have come to this realization as I reflect on my decade-long journey. Raised in Switzerland, born in Thailand with three different cultural origins, I have at times felt as a fictional character in my own life. But I am not. I am just a millennial, trying to navigate in a world that at times is too busy and too alone.
By Baptiste Monnet5 months ago in Journal
