Humanity
Allahabad the journey to you.
I hail from the hills of a quaint town known as Kohima. There, the air is as pure as it comes, and the water possesses a crystal clarity. Vast, lush forests and valleys are draped in a blanket of vibrant green grass. Rain is a daily visitor, bestowing its blessings upon the sloping rooftops of every house. Yet, amidst this apparent abundance, the most ironic aspect is the scarcity of water—a paradox that defines the place. It's a locale filled with its own mysteries and folktales; stories best shared on another day.
By Temjenungla Imchen2 years ago in Confessions
Oliver Anthony a catalyst to change and not getting caught up in the smoke and mirrors
Probably because for so long, I got lost in the crowd; I sold out, and I forgot who I was and why I was here. Every day I remember, more and more, following the breadcrumbs left for me.
By sara burdick2 years ago in Confessions
Everything That Went Wrong in the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
March 11, 2011, 2:46 p.m. The surface of the Earth shifts as the Pacific Plate slides under the North American Plate at a subduction zone 81 miles or approximately 130 kilometers east of Sendai, Japan. This region of the planet is part of the Ring of Fire, a hotbed for geologic activity such as earthquakes and volcanoes. This particular earthquake will lead to a tsunami with waves as high as 130 feet or 40 meters and one of the worst nuclear disasters in history . The massive wave travels at speeds of up to 500 miles or 800 kilometers per hour towards Japan. Within 30 minutes, the initial wave slams into the coast. 1,242 miles or around 2,000 kilometers of the Japanese shoreline is obliterated in a matter of minutes. The magnitude of the earthquake is initially measured at 8.9 on the Richter scale but will later be revised to a 9.0. It’s the 5th largest earthquake to occur since scientists started recording the magnitude of the natural phenomena over a century ago. March 11, 2011, 3:27 p.m . The tsunami wave has penetrated miles across the Japanese islands. The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is flooded by seawater. Entire towns and villages are wiped out as the onslaught of water begins rushing back into the ocean. The proximity of the earthquake’s epicenter to the eastern coast of Japan means that there was very little time for residents to seek shelter or brace for the impact. The tsunami and the resulting flooding causes serious damage to the nuclear power plant owned by the Tokyo Electric Power Company. The 6 nuclear reactors at the facility have been generating energy since 1979. At the time the tsunami hit, 3 of the nuclear reactors were already shut down for routine inspection. However, the reactors that still remain operational are under immediate threat of melting down due to the devastation caused by the tsunami. The reactors are designed to shut down automatically in the event of an earthquake, while backup diesel generators continuously pump water into the system to keep the fuel rods cool. Unfortunately, these diesel generators are severely damaged by the power of the tsunami and the ensuing flood. The generators fail. Without fresh water being pumped into the reactors, they begin to heat up. It’s only a matter of time before Fukushima goes critical, only adding more chaos to the mayhem caused by the tsunami. The engineers at the facility know they need to get the generators back online fast. Otherwise, the power plant and the surrounding area could be doused with radiation. March 11, 8:15 p.m. The Japanese government is reeling. Search and rescue efforts are launched all along the eastern coast of the islands. Thousands of people are dead; thousands more are missing. The extent of the damage caused by the tsunami is not yet clear, and the death toll is only going to rise. But as the government scrambles to save its citizens, they are faced with a new problem. Officials have recently been informed of the problems arising at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. They release a statement declaring a separate state of emergency in the Fukushima Prefecture. This will be the first warning to the general public that a second deadly crisis is now arising. 45 minutes after the announcement, an evacuation order is issued for anyone living within 2 miles or approximately 3 kilometers of the power plant. As the people around Fukushima try to recover from the devastation of the tsunami, authorities are now telling them that all of their pain and loss may be compounded by a nuclear meltdown. Many begin packing their most prized possessions and make plans to leave the area. However, thousands of people don’t have this option. They will need to be placed in emergency shelters or decide to ride out the nuclear storm in their own houses. March 12th, 2:06 a.m. Warning l
By Kelyjah tugard2 years ago in Confessions
This Is Not My Normal Post
My heart is heavy today. I initially wanted to write my typical reflective thought post generated by a beautiful photo I plucked from Indulgy. I wanted to deliver solace for my troubled soul. I wanted to write a post for the brokenness I see in the world spewed across the news channels every day. I wanted to write a post about the deceitful intentions of others I have experienced in my concise life on this Earth. I wanted to write a post for the pain of all those who suffer in silence daily, as I have in the past, and to let them know it really does get better.
By EYHCS2 years ago in Confessions
My Spiritual Journey
For over twenty years I have been counseling people in their journey out of religion and recovery from the damage of the religious trauma they experienced. Toxic religious environments thrive on fear and guilt to keep people in line. Even after leaving religion, many people continue to be plagued with guilt.
By Fowowe Joshua2 years ago in Confessions
My Authority
People will often say, “My authority is the Bible.” It would be more accurate for them to say, “My authority is what they told me at church the Bible means.” That's not meant to be overly snarky. It's just the reality of it. There has never been a singular or unified interpretation of the Bible.
By Fowowe Joshua2 years ago in Confessions
The Melodies of Matilda
In a quaint little town nestled between rolling hills and a serene river, lived a young woman named Matilda. She had an air of mystery about her, as if she carried a lifetime of stories within her soul. Matilda had always found solace in her solitude, spending hours wandering through the picturesque landscapes, her thoughts accompanied only by the whispering winds.
By Ikram Gomri2 years ago in Confessions
GARDENIA 'Secret Love'
"Whispers of the Heart: A Secret Love Confession" In a curious little town settled between moving slopes, carried on with a delicate soul named Lily. She was referred to by a larger number of people as the contemplative young lady with a heart as sensitive as a murmur, consistently lost in her own considerations. Lily's days were spent in the midst of the pages of her #1 books, meandering the sunlit glades, and keeping an eye on the energetic blossoms in her nursery. Notwithstanding, concealed underneath her quiet outside was a mysterious that mixed her heart - an implicit love for somebody in particular.
By Deepty2 years ago in Confessions
Kind of the First
Truthfully, it has no title. Its current rendition has nothing in common with its origin, and as daring as I thought it was, it was half unofficial military journal, half retooled events with an unfathomable connection to the former. It was disjointed from chapter to chapter with characters, much like now, that are poorly named and swore a lot. Most of it followed me from dropping out of college, traveling abroad (sort of), and surviving the first year of training laced with sanity-slipping. Seven hundred and 53 pages of Microsoft Word textual brain cell dumping putting depraved bandmates through a hell that would be the most insufferable sadistic tortures if they happened to one person. Alas, or thank whatever god suits your fancy, it’s gone.
By Willem Indigo2 years ago in Confessions
