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I explore the moments we feel but rarely name, the quiet shifts, the sharp truths, and the parts of life we don’t talk about enough
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Music as a Mirror
Music, a word we all relate to, have a relationship with and, somewhat, define in our own, unique and special way. It is vocal, instrumental, a combination that is produced to evoke the beauty of a form of harmony and emotion that comes from within us. It is plentiful, yet, specific to each of us and at the same time, a connecting force that gives us the opportunity to know, understand and feel for one another in a way we otherwise would not. It is complex with depths that build labyrinths in our worlds and simple enough to be deciphered scientifically. It is a true element of how society operates, with a complex science of humans with mathematics to back it up.
By MB | Stories & More13 days ago in Journal
Where Do Passing Thoughts Go?
Where does it go once it leaves the mind? Passing thoughts move through our lives the same way we move across paths and places every day. Each one carries energy. Each one mingles with the world around us, connecting us to a shared home we rarely notice: the silent, living earth beneath our feet. Even the thoughts we barely acknowledge participate in this quiet exchange. They may feel fleeting to us, but they do not disappear without leaving some kind of imprint.
By MB | Stories & More29 days ago in Poets
Glaucon on Morality
Most of us grow up being told to “be good,” “do the right thing,” and “treat others well.” But we rarely stop to ask a much deeper question: why do we actually choose to be moral? Is it because we want to be good… or because we fear what happens if we aren’t?
By MB | Stories & Moreabout a month ago in History
A Tribe Called Quest: The Legacy in Their Last Goodbye
“When's the last time you heard a funky diabetic?” — Phife Dawg A line that’s become both iconic and heartbreaking. It hits differently when you know it came from one of hip-hop’s greatest voices. A man who helped shape an entire generation’s sound, and who wasn’t here to see the release of A Tribe Called Quest’s final album.
By MB | Stories & Moreabout a month ago in Geeks
Do We Think First or Feel First? Two Philosophers Explain
Are We Driven By Reason or Emotion? Plato and David Hume Have Very Different Answers Every choice you’ve ever made, from what you eat for breakfast to who you fall in love with, comes from somewhere. But where, exactly? Is it logic, carefully weighing facts and outcomes? Or is it emotion, moving you long before you’re even aware of it?
By MB | Stories & Moreabout a month ago in History
Weight of Unspoken Things
Have you ever swallowed your truth so many times that silence begins to feel safer than honesty? What's your why? For a long time, expressing myself felt like stepping into dangerous territory. Territory guarded by expectations, traditions, and unspoken rules I never agreed to but still inherited.
By MB | Stories & Moreabout a month ago in Psyche
Not Every Work Friend Is Meant To Be A Forever Friend
Relationships fade. Some slowly, some abruptly, and some in ways that leave you questioning how you ever let the wrong people so close. I have always been a positive person who builds deep connections quickly. Over the years, through school and a decade of shifting workplaces, I’ve met people who felt like lifelong friends. Working with someone every day can blur into something that feels rooted, meaningful, and hard to let go of.
By MB | Stories & Moreabout a month ago in Humans
What Democracy Really Means: Plato and Mill Still Have Something to Say
What Do We Really Want From Democracy? Plato and John Stuart Mill Still Have Answers Democracy is one of those words that feels comforting. Familiar. Safe. We hear phrases like “freedom,” “rights,” “power to the people,” and it’s easy to assume that democracy is not just the best option but the only reasonable option.
By MB | Stories & Moreabout a month ago in Humans
What is a Saree?
The sari is one of the oldest surviving forms of clothing in the world, dating back to 2800–1800 BC. Early saris were woven from cotton and silk in the northern regions of India; long lengths of fabric designed to drape elegantly around a woman’s body. Traditionally, a sari ranges from five to nine yards, and over time, each region developed its own unique draping style, symbolism, and meaning.
By MB | Stories & Moreabout a month ago in Styled
A Story About Being Followed
The Story: I remember it vividly: feeling terrified, shocked, stuck, scared, and simply uncomfortable. A story about the first time I was ever followed by a man. The first time happened, when my cousin, her dog, and I went for a walk, on a public trail, near her house. About five minutes into starting on this trail, we noticed a man who was visibly day-drinking, holding a brown paper bag to cover his choice of drink. We slightly veered off the path, as the dog led us to where he wanted to do his business, between some trees. My cousin fell pretty silent before whispering to me, "That man's watching us." And, when I looked up, he was watching us from the path. Brown paper bag in hand, with zero shame, and with eyes on his prize. I immediately freaked out. My eyes widened, and my jaw probably dropped. Sheer terror must have been on my face, because my cousin noticed. She tried to calm me down, listing reasons not to worry:
By MB | Stories & More6 years ago in Psyche
Why Curtis Flowers?
Accused of four counts of murder, on death row, and has won all six of his appeals? Curtis Flower's has been tried six times for the same crime (the third most tried case in USA) and with enough evidence to set him free, the power of the DA has impacted Curtis Flower's right to a free trial. He maintains his innocence and through the power of family and music, he has his sights set on being released one day. I also hope to see Curtis Flower's a free man sooner than later.
By MB | Stories & More6 years ago in Criminal
