Discussion
Writing Beyond the Paycheck:
In the modern digital world, creative writing is often measured by the number of views, reads, and comments, among other metrics, which can overlook the joy of writing. Most writers focused on publishing pieces on platforms like Vocals, hoping to reach readers and earn a little income. Yet, writing is something far more than money, as it is a sense of creativity, exploration, and unique thinking that cannot be monetized.
By Wathsala Rathnayaka2 months ago in BookClub
The two books that helped me develop my spiritual side
My spiritual experience started in Seaside, Oregon, in October 2023. I walked into Beach Books. Extremely hungover, reconsidering my life as I walked around the store. Now I am sober, with this trip being the start of the turning point for me. Two books called to me that put me on my spiritual path. The first one, Shadow Magic: Unlocking the Whole Witch Within, by Nikki Van De Car. It had beautiful art that I couldn’t stop looking at. Then I saw one that strongly spoke to me, even though it had a plain cover. Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife by Eben Alexander, M.D. Both of these books launched my growth.
By Kristine Franklin2 months ago in BookClub
Robert Downey Jr was once arrested after he was caught driving naked in his Porsche with cocaine, heroin, and a .357 magnum.
Robert Downey Jr.'s Infamous 2001 Arrest: The Porsche, Cocaine, and .357 Magnum Scandal Imagine a Hollywood star zooming down a dark road, naked behind the wheel of a sleek Porsche. That's the scene police faced in 2001 when they pulled over Robert Downey Jr. This arrest shocked fans and marked a deep low in his battle with addiction. It wasn't just drugs or a gun—it was a mix that screamed chaos.
By Story silver book 2 months ago in BookClub
AI Isn’t Coming for Your Job — It’s Coming for Your Speed
Introduction The Fear That Started It All Every few years, the world meets a new “threat” that’s supposedly going to take everyone’s jobs. It was automation in factories. Then it was computers. Then the internet. Now, it’s Artificial Intelligence.
By Keli Chris3 months ago in BookClub
From Skyscrapers to Open Fields:
In Contemporary years, a significant discourse has emerged that city inhabitants are moving outwards to smaller towns and suburbs. The underlying causes of this shift are housing affordability, Income stability, personal preference, and remote work. Urban centers have faced extensive challenges, including housing shortages, development pressure, and their impact on climate change.
By Wathsala Rathnayaka3 months ago in BookClub
Monk Mode
Winning at anything worth winning requires focus. Real, monastic focus. Not the flaky, half-hearted effort people call productivity tricks. I am talking about a deliberate period of immersion where you eliminate distractions, optimize your environment, and build a repeatable protocol that turns deep work into a habit. Call it monk mode. Call it monk mode protocol. Whatever you call it, the results are the same: consistent momentum, fewer decision leaks, and serious output.
By Keli Chris3 months ago in BookClub
The Man Who Sold Air — and Became a Millionaire
In 2015, a Canadian man named Moses Lam decided to sell something no one thought had value: bottled air. He collected pure air from the Rocky Mountains, sealed it in aluminum cans, and sold it online to smog-filled cities in China.
By GoldenSpeech3 months ago in BookClub
The Paradox of Digital Gatekeeping: When Closure Stifles Culture
The vibrant digital sphere has become the primary conduit for literary discovery, positioning the book blogger or literary influencer as a critical bridge between new narratives and an eager readership. Yet, the deliberate absence of accessible contact details—the hidden email addresses and private portals—raises a profound, counter-intuitive question. While ostensibly a pragmatic defense of time and boundaries, this strategic withdrawal can be viewed, through a psychological and cultural lens, as a paradoxical self-limitation, ultimately undercutting the very purpose of literary engagement.
By Kate Hydeen3 months ago in BookClub
