Esther Sun
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Keeping the Mind Young: Science-Backed Ways to Slow Brain Ageing
As we age, we often expect wrinkles, weaker bones, or slower movement — but what truly worries most people is the ageing of the mind. Forgetting names, losing focus, or feeling mentally fatigued can be frightening signs that our brain is changing. Yet, science is uncovering hopeful news: the brain is not a machine doomed to wear out. It’s a living, adaptable organ capable of renewal, repair, and growth at any age — if we give it the right conditions.
By Esther Sun3 months ago in Psyche
Indigenous Voices in the Age of AI
🌍 Introduction: A New Digital Frontier In the twenty-first century, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the new frontier of human innovation. From self-driving cars to predictive healthcare, from facial recognition to generative art, AI has redefined how societies operate and how knowledge is stored, processed, and shared. Yet, while the promise of AI feels universal, its impact is not evenly distributed.
By Esther Sun3 months ago in Critique
The Last Lamp of Delhi
The year was 1857, a time when the old world of India trembled beneath the boots of rebellion and empire. The Mughal capital, Delhi, stood not only as a city of bazaars, mosques, and minarets, but as the fading shadow of a once-mighty throne. In the crumbling Red Fort, the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, sat helpless, his poetry carrying more strength than his dwindling army.
By Esther Sun3 months ago in History
The Lantern Keeper's Promise: A Love That Outshone the Storm
The wind knew her name. Every evening, it brushed Elara’s cheeks as she climbed the winding stone steps up to the lighthouse. Salt clung to her coat like memory, and her boots echoed in the silence of the cliff. Below, the sea gnawed at the rocks, restless and ancient, whispering secrets only she seemed to understand.
By Esther Sun7 months ago in Longevity
The Power of One Small Habit
At first glance, the idea that one small habit can change your life might seem overly simplistic, even idealistic. We live in a world that often glorifies grand gestures and dramatic transformations—overnight successes, extreme makeovers, and viral breakthroughs. But beneath the surface of every remarkable story lies a consistent truth: massive change rarely happens overnight. It’s the result of small, seemingly insignificant decisions made consistently over time. This is the quiet power of one small habit.
By Esther Sun8 months ago in Motivation
The Arctic Vault
The wind screamed across the barren wasteland of ice and rock as Ethan Kade stepped off the transport plane, boots sinking into permafrost. The pilot gave him a tight nod, then took off again without a word. No one wanted to linger near the Arctic Vault—not anymore.
By Esther Sun8 months ago in Fiction
How to save money in the US
Smart Strategies for Financial Success in Everyday American Life Saving money is a crucial aspect of financial well-being, especially in the United States, where the cost of living can vary significantly depending on where you live. Whether you're trying to build an emergency fund, pay off debt, save for a house, or plan for retirement, developing good money-saving habits can set you up for long-term financial success.
By Esther Sun8 months ago in Lifehack
Whispers Behind the Wall
When Miriam Fletcher inherited her grandmother’s crumbling Victorian house in the quiet village of Ashford Hollow, she almost refused it. She had never felt close to her grandmother—an austere, reclusive woman with cold eyes and colder words. But after her recent divorce and the slow collapse of her job as an art teacher, the house was all she had left.
By Esther Sun8 months ago in Horror
Lemonade Skies
The first thing Ava noticed when she stepped off the bus was the smell of lemons. Not strong, not artificial — just faint enough to feel real. The kind of scent that danced through the summer breeze and reminded her of freedom, even if she hadn’t felt it in a long time.
By Esther Sun8 months ago in Fiction
Driftwood Dreams: The Voyage That Changed Everything
The sea was calm that morning, almost suspiciously calm, as if it knew something no one else did. Jacob Wren stood barefoot on the dock, his weather-beaten hand resting on the wooden tiller of his small boat, The Driftwood. It had been his companion for nearly a decade—patched, worn, and a little lopsided, but seaworthy enough to carry him on his long-awaited solo journey across the Gulf of Mexico.
By Esther Sun8 months ago in Motivation
