May 2025
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Finding Joy in Everyday
Life is a collection of simple moments, each one holding a quiet beauty that often goes unnoticed. From the break of dawn to the stillness of night, every part of the day carries a unique charm, reminding us to slow down and appreciate the world around us. There is something magical about watching the morning Continue reading
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Fear, Courage, and the Moment the Bullet Flies
Fear has a way of gripping us in silence—before the leap, before the word is said, before the battle begins. It creeps in during the before. And it’s in that silence that fear can feel the loudest. We often think courage means not being afraid. But real courage is something else entirely. It’s the decision Continue reading
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Sometimes the Soul Grows in Silence
In a world that values noise—voices, opinions, achievements—it’s easy to forget that growth often happens in the quietest corners of our lives. We’re so used to looking for visible signs, to seeking validation in the applause and recognition, that we overlook the most profound changes happening in the stillness. Just like roots in the dark Continue reading
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Gold in Battle: When Beauty Fails, Purpose Prevails
Gold is beautiful. It glows with a warmth that few metals possess. From ancient temples to royal crowns, gold has adorned humanity’s most treasured symbols. It doesn’t rust. It doesn’t fade. It captivates. Yet, take this prized metal into battle, and its limits are exposed. Gold is soft. It bends. It breaks. It cannot shield Continue reading
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The Mirror That Shows, But Doesn’t Judge
Each day, we stand before the mirror, silently confronted by its reflection. It shows us who we are—our face, our flaws, our beauty. But the mirror doesn’t judge us. It only reflects what is before it, neither flattering nor critical. As Niall Ferguson wisely said in his brilliant book The Ascent of Money, “It is Continue reading
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What is Time?
Rightly or wrongly, people have often attributed time with money. The old saying “Time is money” suggests a direct link between the two—time is precious, and the way we spend it can determine our wealth and success. Taking this notion a bit further, the 2011 Justin Timberlake starrer In Time portrayed time itself as the Continue reading
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The Clock That Ticks for All
There’s a quiet presence in every room, on every wrist, and in every passing moment: the clock. It doesn’t boast. It doesn’t pause. It just ticks—steady, consistent, indifferent. A reminder that time moves forward, whether we’re ready or not. Time is the great equalizer. It doesn’t discriminate between kings and beggars, the wise and the Continue reading
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Salt in the Food: The Irreplaceable Invisibles
When you sit down to eat a meal, your eyes catch the colors—the greens, the reds, the golden crispness. Your senses are drawn to the aroma, the texture, the arrangement on the plate. You notice the garnish, the richness, the flame-grilled shine. But no one ever pauses to appreciate the salt. And yet, take it Continue reading
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Not Everything We Dream is Fiction
There are nights when the lines between sleep and waking blur, when the worlds we visit in our dreams feel less like fabrications and more like places we’ve been before. They are familiar in a way that makes the dream feel like a continuation, not a beginning. Each night, the same roads, the same faces, Continue reading
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Why Do We Fear Silence?
Silence, though natural, often brings discomfort. It’s not the quiet itself, but what it reveals about us that we fear. In silence, we’re no longer distracted. We can’t hide from our thoughts, emotions, and the things we’ve been avoiding. It’s in those still moments that we confront our fears, doubts, and the parts of ourselves Continue reading
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