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Holding onto what seems contradictory: an invitation to see things differently

By Diego Rey Sun Han There are days when everything feels a little overwhelming. The news, the meetings, the small decisions that feel like huge ones. Meanwhile, we’re faced with the idea that there are only two paths: either you’re for it, or you’re against it. Do you move quickly or take your time? Do you innovate or stick with what already works? Without realizing it, we go into conversations weighed down by baggage

Holding onto what seems contradictory: an invitation to see things differently
Aug 1, 2025·1 min read

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Diego Rey Sun Han

Diego Rey Sun Han

Sobre Diego

Diego is a strategic designer passionate about using creativity to design a world where all beings can thrive. Diego is Strategy and Innovation Manager at Continental International Education, a higher education ecosystem with a presence across the region. Diego is also the founder of Shivi, a regenerative design lab that seeks to bridge the gaps between countryside and city. In recent years, Diego has directed personal and professional growth toward regeneration, systems thinking and creativity.

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