Stream of Consciousness
Beneath the Surface
When Ethan Hayes woke up in the burn unit of St. Joseph’s Hospital, his world had already changed. The sterile white ceiling, the muffled beeping of machines, and the antiseptic sting in the air were the first things he noticed. The second was the absence of feeling on the right side of his face. He tried to speak but found his mouth wouldn't move properly. Panic crept in, but the drugs pulled him back under before he could fight.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Confessions
Where It Begins Again
The sun's been getting stronger lately, slipping through the windows earlier each morning. Yesterday, I woke up at 5:30 AM yesterday to finish framing everything and hung the last of my paintings in the gallery. Most of the big things are done. Today, I felt the need to text my ex to tell him how it all went. After all, he was there for me when this whole work for the art show began. I sent him a few pictures and a voice note. I think I just needed to hear myself think — or feel like someone else was hearing me.
By Lola Sense9 months ago in Confessions
Skin Deep
When Jordan Reyes opened her eyes in the hospital, she didn’t remember the fire—just the heat. An overwhelming pressure, a roar, and then nothing. She woke to the sharp scent of antiseptic, the rasp of bandages against skin, and a numb ache that stretched from her jaw to her shoulder.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Confessions
CONFESSION OF A NON-PRACTICING REGISTERED NURSE 1
As a registered nurse, I have always believed in the value of compassionate care and nurses' vital role in the healthcare system. However, I've also come to understand why many of us are choosing to leave clinical practice. Despite the growing need for skilled healthcare workers, more and more registered nurses (RNs) are stepping away from bedside roles. In this post, I want to share the personal and systemic reasons behind this shift—reasons that are often felt but not always voiced.
By Rhazan's Pen9 months ago in Confessions
The Liberating Power of Forgiveness: A Journey to Healing
*The Liberating Power of Forgiveness: A Journey to Healing* Forgiveness is a complex and often misunderstood concept. Many of us struggle to forgive others, or even ourselves, for past hurts and mistakes. We may feel that forgiveness means forgetting, condoning, or excusing bad behavior. But the truth is, forgiveness is not about the other person; it's about us. Forgiveness is a process of releasing the negative emotions and energy associated with a painful experience. It's a journey to healing, freedom, and peace. Forgiveness means giving up hope for a different past.
By Zakir Ullah9 months ago in Confessions
The Stranger on Platform Nine
It was a rainy afternoon in Prague, and the train station buzzed with the usual chaos—loudspeakers echoing destinations, footsteps clattering on old tiles, and the scent of coffee blending with metal, rain, and the faint smell of diesel. I was on Platform Nine, backpack in hand, waiting for a train to Vienna.
By Sultan durani 9 months ago in Confessions
Double Your [Results] in Half the Time—Here’s How
We live in a fast-paced world where efficiency is king. Whether you're trying to grow your business, improve your fitness, or master a new skill, the promise of getting twice the results in half the time sounds too good to be true.
By Umar zeb9 months ago in Confessions
Whole Again
Before The thing about feeling incomplete is that you rarely notice it when you’re in the middle of it. You just call it life. The traffic, the empty fridge, the group texts you half-read and never respond to. It’s not a hole, exactly—it’s more like fog. Everything’s there, but nothing’s in focus.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Confessions
What's Mine Is Mine
I woke up feeling off. No energy, no clarity. I think it started with that song he sent me—one of those macho, swaggering tracks flaunting dominance and money. A line about a woman’s power lying between her legs and that of a man’s in his wallet stuck with me. It irritated me. Maybe because I’ve been more sexually expressive lately—wanting to be, enjoying it—and yet, I don’t want that to define me. I don’t want to depend on anyone’s wealth. My North Node in Capricorn means that my life's mission is to earn my own.
By Lola Sense9 months ago in Confessions
CRITICAL THINKING
Critical Thinking: The Strength of Reasoned Thought in a Complicated World In the world of information overload, emotional arguments, and quick decision-making of today, critical thinking has emerged as one of the most precious mental abilities an individual can acquire. Whether you are resolving a dilemma, making a choice, examining a circumstance, or creating an opinion, critical thinking provides you with the means to tackle ideas reasonably, logically, and autonomously.
By mukesh jaiswar9 months ago in Confessions
