silence
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What Makes the Rich Stand Out from the Poor?
We often think the difference between the rich and the poor is just about money. But if you look closer, you’ll realize—it’s about habits, not just bank accounts. Over time, simple, consistent choices carve out very different futures. While circumstances and opportunities may vary, the habits we choose can either pull us forward or keep Continue reading
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Whispers Beneath the Sky: A Journey into Nature’s Soul
Sometimes, I wonder how small we truly are—like barren islands stranded alone in an endless sea. And yet, even as I gaze at the boundless ocean stretching beyond the horizon, the vastness seems to shrink, humbled by the sheer depth of my thoughts, by the immeasurable distance my heart can feel. There is beauty everywhere, Continue reading
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Melancholic Emptiness
Some nights feel heavier than others. Not because something particular happened, but because everything suddenly feels still—too still. The world quiets down, and in that silence, we begin to hear things we usually ignore: our own loneliness, the weight of unanswered questions, and sometimes, the distant echo of someone else’s sorrow. This poem came to Continue reading
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When the Words Don’t Come: On Being an Imperfect Poet
There are moments—quiet moments—when the heart overflows, but the pen falters. The emotions are there, fierce and full, humming beneath the surface like a secret tide. But somehow, the words don’t come. I’ve often sat with this feeling. A pen in hand, a page before me, and a world of emotion behind my ribs. And Continue reading
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When the Rain Comes, I Listen
It begins without warning—a hush falls across the afternoon, like the sky drawing a long breath. A grey veil lowers itself gently over the world. And then, the first drops. Not loud, not hurried. Just a soft tapping on the roof, the leaves, the skin of still puddles. It’s the kind of rain that doesn’t 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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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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