A journey called life
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Dance of Shadow
In the vastness of night, where silence reigns supreme, I find myself awake—not to a world filled with brightness but to a void, an expanse of nothingness. The absence of light can be unsettling, yet within it, there’s a strange kind of peace. Then, a sliver of light slips through a tiny gap, falling onto Continue reading
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Is Adaptation a Paradox?
Adaptation has been the key to our evolution, transforming us into Homo sapiens—the so-called wise species. It has granted us dominion over this blue planet, enabling us to survive, thrive and shape the world around us. But could this very ability become our undoing? We have adapted so well that we now cling to the Continue reading
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The Silent Death
The past is filled with dead dreams,And the future with approaching death—Yet only the death of the body;For our soul died many years ago,When, in youthful ignorance,We abandoned our childhood dreams. The past is filled with dead dreams and the future looms with the certainty of death. Yet, it is only the body that meets Continue reading
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The Road: Where life truly happens
We often chase goals, believing that success lies at the finish line. But what if the real reward isn’t in reaching the destination, but in the journey itself? When you strive for a goal—when you take on a challenge—you might not always succeed. Yet, in the process, you grow. You change. And that transformation is Continue reading
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Whispers I Hear
The darkness grew darker, The ruffling of leaves Took on a new meaning… Life as we knew it Is not what it is! There are moments in life when everything shifts—when what once felt familiar suddenly becomes unrecognizable. The rustling of leaves, once a gentle whisper of the wind, now feels like a coded message Continue reading
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The Sound of Silence
Music— that enchanting disturbance of air— ripples through the cosmos, weaving harmonies that stir countless emotions. Its distant echoes flow through our very being, carrying us on a journey of bliss and transcendence. Yet, music is not just sound. Silence, too, is part of its essence. It is silence that gives depth to every note, Continue reading
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Time is all we have
Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture is an inspirational memoir that left a lasting impact on me. A professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University, Pausch delivered this lecture while battling terminal pancreatic cancer, distilling his life’s wisdom into a message that continues to resonate with readers worldwide. I first read this book shortly after Continue reading
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The Dark Chamber: Madness of Reality?
There are moments in life when we find ourselves in complete darkness—not just the absence of light, but a deeper, more unsettling void. It is in these moments that we search, even unconsciously, for the smallest sliver of brightness. A ray of hope. A sign that something beyond this emptiness exists. But what happens when Continue reading
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Microfiction: Story in a Few Words
Have you heard of microfiction? Microfiction is storytelling distilled to its purest form—just a few lines packed with emotion, intrigue or surprise. It’s proof that sometimes, less is more. Take, for instance, a story often attributed to Ernest Hemingway, though its origins remain debated. The six-word story reads: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” This Continue reading
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The ‘Living’ Dead Tree
Have you ever wondered why some people strive to be different? Why they obsess over uniqueness? Not everyone feels this urge, but for those who do, is it a good thing? That depends on perspective. Take a moment to consider a place called Ténéré in the heart of the Saharan Desert. It’s not a name Continue reading
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