Usman Zafar
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The Other Side of Life
Lily had always been curious about death, not in a morbid way, but in a quiet, contemplative manner. Since she was a little girl, she wondered where people went when they died. Her grandmother used to say they crossed over to "the other side," a phrase that both intrigued and unsettled her. But life, full of mess and distraction, carried Lily away from the wondering about her childhood. And she thought less and less about it till that accident.
By Usman Zafarabout a year ago in Humans
Love and Ourselves
In a small, bustling town lived a young woman named Emma. To outsiders, she seemed to have it all—a successful career, a close-knit group of friends, and the appearance of a well-balanced life. But beneath the surface, she struggled with something that many often overlook: the relationship with herself. For years, Emma had been searching for love, not in the romantic sense, but in the deep and meaningful way we seek acceptance and understanding within ourselves.
By Usman Zafarabout a year ago in Humans
Alcohol on Your Health
Liquor is a widely consumed beverage in many societies worldwide, often enjoyed during celebrations, parties, and gatherings. However, the effects of alcohol on health are vast and multifaceted. Knowing the role alcohol plays in both short-term and long-term health can help individuals make informed decisions about their consumption habits.
By Usman Zafarabout a year ago in Longevity
Hearts Entwined
In the quaint town of Westridge, tucked between dark ancient forests, a legend exists, one each child hears as a child-a story of two lovers whose hearts were bound, not by love but by something much more evil. No one really knew where it came from, but the message was always quite clear: do not go wandering into the forest after night has fallen for that is where the "Entwined" live.
By Usman Zafarabout a year ago in Fiction
Sinister Secrets
The town of Blackwood was always a quiet, uneventful place. Nestled deep in a valley, surrounded by thick, ancient woods, it was the kind of town where everyone knew each other. But beneath its peaceful exterior, there was an eerie feeling that clung to the air, a strange unease that no one could explain. The whispers of old legends, dark woods, and abandoned places swirling among townsfolk like living legends. But no one spoke them aloud.
By Usman Zafarabout a year ago in Chapters
Boost Your Mental Health
What Is the Keto Diet? The ketogenic (keto) diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet that helps the body achieve a metabolic state called ketosis. Ketosis is when your body burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. This unique metabolic adaptation can lead to significant weight loss and other health benefits. The ketogenic diet, or simply keto, is a low-carb, high-fat diet intended to shift the body's metabolism into ketosis. Ketosis is when the body burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates, thus potentially benefiting one with weight loss, increased energy, and better blood sugar control. Healthy fats, moderate protein, and minimal carbs comprise the diet. The mainstays include foods such as avocados, fatty fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, and low-carb vegetables. Grains, sugary foods, and starchy vegetables are avoided. This diet was initially created for epilepsy but has become a trendy diet due to its overall health benefits and ability to aid in weight loss.
By Usman Zafarabout a year ago in Longevity
A New Year's Blessing
As the world ushered in a new year, Hastings, Nebraska-based Mary Lanning Healthcare welcomed the first baby of 2025. The star of this happy celebration is baby Leo, who tipped the scales at 8 pounds, 6 ounces. "We are completely overjoyed to start the year with such a monumental blessing," said beaming parents Ty and Sarah Manners.
By Usman Zafarabout a year ago in Longevity
New Year's Food Traditions from Around the World: A Gastronomic Journey
As the New Year approaches, networks at large indulge in new food traditions aimed at ushering in flourishing, health, and happiness throughout the coming year. Food plays an all-inclusive role in celebrations and serves as both an icon and a good omen for better times ahead. Here, the cultural food traditions of the New Year in different parts of the world are explored, with a variety of ways of inviting the new year.
By Usman Zafarabout a year ago in Longevity
Welcome the New Year 2025 in Style
As the clock ticks its way closer to midnight on "New Year's Eve 2025", excitement is palpable. Across the world, people are geared up for one of the year's most-awaited celebrations, marking the close of one chapter and a new beginning. From picking the perfect "New Year's Eve outfits" to finding the "best places to celebrate New Year", there is much to think about as we approach welcoming 2025. This blog delves into the mystique of the "New Year countdown", the tradition of "New Year resolutions", and "New Year celebrations around the world" that inspire joy and unity.
By Usman Zafarabout a year ago in Humans
The Quantum Paradox
Dr. Alina Graves stood in the middle of the Quantum Nexus, gazing at lines of code that had just broken her understanding of the universe. She had devoted her whole life to quantum physics, building a world where reality was nothing more than data processed by the immense Quantum Grid. Every human thought, action, and emotion existed as mere inputs and outputs in a system too vast for any single mind to comprehend—except hers.
By Usman Zafarabout a year ago in Fiction
Bees, and After
The 119th winner of the Yale Series of Younger Poets prize puts science at the center of his strong poems. For John Liles, it is science and the natural world that open up for him a route into the workings of love, grief, and joy in the thrum of life. Judge Rae Armantrout calls his poems "dense, sonically gorgeous studies of various natural things and creatures, including light, bees, minerals, shellfish and crabs, insects, and the workings (and failure) of the heart." Written under the shadow of our changing climate, Liles's poems are tender elegies but also praise-songs for the continual unfolding richness of the world. Writes Liles, "oh unending animal, / you go where / the light goes."
By Usman Zafarabout a year ago in BookClub
Faber Poetry Diary 2025
The Faber Poetry list, originally founded in the 1920s, was shaped by the taste of T. S. Eliot, who was its guiding light for nearly forty years. Each passing decade has seen it grow with the addition of poets who are among the finest of their generation. The Faber Poetry Diary is a celebration of this remarkable Faber list.
By Usman Zafarabout a year ago in BookClub
