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Is Pain Necessary for Growth?
Pain shows us how fragile we are.It makes us hear the voice inside that we’ve been ignoring. It’s like a mirror that forces us to see ourselves without masks, just as we truly are.
By Malak 10 months ago in Critique
SURVIVE . Content Warning.
It's always this way. Every. Single. Time. My mind is blank. But it isn't. So many things, but very little of them. Sigh. I feel like I've gained five years' worth of knowledge in these past few months. Great! But is it? Tell me—what exactly are the odds that I could somehow pull this off? That I could survive the overwhelmingly crippling anxiety and pain gnawing at me, ebbing into me from what, in this case, I'd like to assume is denial. The kind I somewhat hold onto. I can't succumb to this darkness. Not yet. Ahh! Yes! Survive! My latest mantra. The only thing—aside from God's mercy—that's keeping me from imminent insanity. It's become my codex. It has to. God, I miss the days when I could breathe freely, just be. It's sad I never knew I was free until I lost the freedom to be. Nowadays, I'm usually suffocating on the weight of my own thoughts. Everything reminds me why I could fail, why I would fail. Either way, I smile and push through because it's against the codex to do otherwise. As I continue on this path, I've come to realize that nobody really sets you up for this—the real world. No real warning. Now I understand the people who consider suicide. They have every reason to. Perhaps they need a new mantra—a rather effective one. Honestly, I feel it too—the tiredness, the will to be. Only in my case, it's a storm of anxiety and denial as I realize nobody really got me. It's okay. It's understandable. They must go through similar or worse stuff, right? Either way, whether or not I deny it, acceptance is born. I've come to understand that this is the me of now, and yes, I might fail, but I might also win. And damn right, I'll take that chance. How else do I meet my BTS bias? Lol. But I'll move, however little. And someday, I'll be again. Because I'll survive.
By Phoenix 10 months ago in Critique
Pakistan's Response to Indian Air Strikes
Pakistan's Response to Indian Air Strikes. The recent Indian air strikes inside Pakistan have sharply escalated tensions between the two nuclear-armed rivals which is called "operation Sindoor". In response to the Pulwama attack, in which a Pakistan-based militant group killed 40 Indian soldiers, India launched an operation in Balakot that it claimed targeted terrorist camps. The region was on edge as Pakistan denied significant damage and promised to respond. The big question now is how Pakistan will react—whether through diplomacy, limited military action, or something more severe.
By Notsomeoneyouknow10 months ago in Critique
Cardinals choosing the next pope have been offered a dossier on candidates – with a subtext. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Cardinals Choosing the Next Pope Have Been Offered a Dossier on Candidates – With a Subtext May 7, 2025 As speculation mounts about who will succeed Pope Francis, an intriguing development has emerged behind the scenes: cardinals preparing for a future conclave are quietly being offered dossiers detailing the strengths, weaknesses, and past actions of potential papal candidates. But these documents aren’t just dry summaries – they come with a subtle subtext that could shape the future direction of the Catholic Church.
By Rasel Ahmed10 months ago in Critique
A History of Revolution in Whispers of the Fire
A young girl by the name of Elara came across a worn leather-bound journal hidden beneath layers of dust and cobwebs in the quiet library of the old city of Lyon. It didn't have a title; all that was on the cover was a phoenix rising. When she opened it, the pages began to whisper stories and the scent of aged parchment filled the air. memories of the world's most powerful revolutions, not just any stories. The first whisper came from France, 1789. The journal described a world in which peasants starved outside of palace gates while kings lived in golden halls. A man named Jacques stood in the crowd at the storming of the Bastille, his hands trembling as he clutched a torch. A loaf of bread had cost the life of his brother. Jacques contributed to the demolition of not only the prison walls but also the appearance of royal divinity that night. The people rose, chanting “Liberté, égalité, fraternité!” as the monarchy crumbled and the seeds of democracy were sown in blood.
By MD BILLAL HOSSAIN10 months ago in Critique
Unpacking White Lotus Season 3: Gorgeous Scenes and Frustratingly Familiar Tropes
For the last eight weeks, my morning routine has been to get up, make coffee, and mentally get ready for the upcoming episode of HBO's The White Lotus. It has evolved into a weekly immersion in opulence, dysfunction, and mortality rather than merely a viewing experience. I was optimistic, high, caftan-clad, sun-kissed aspirations about the upcoming show.
By Hridya Sharma10 months ago in Critique
Iran vs. Israel: Is the Center East on the Brink of a Bigger War?
Iran vs. Israel: Is the Center East on the Brink of a Bigger War? The Center East has long been a unstable chessboard of control battles, but the later acceleration between Iran and Israel marks a significant—and possibly explosive—turn in worldwide legislative issues. In April 2024, Iran propelled an uncommon coordinate rocket and ramble assault on Israeli region, retaliating for an prior Israeli airstrike that focused on Iran's department in Damascus, Syria. The world held its breath as sirens reverberated over Israeli cities and discuss defense frameworks lit up the sky.
By Md Shoriful Islam10 months ago in Critique
New York City – April 11, 2025
Thursday afternoon, tragedy struck over the Hudson River when a sightseeing helicopter carrying five tourists and a pilot sank near New York City, killing all six people on board. According to initial reports from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and local authorities, the helicopter, operated by Liberty Air Tours, was on a routine aerial tour of New York City when it experienced a sudden mechanical failure. Around 3:20 p.m., witnesses reported that the aircraft began to spin out of control before collapsing into the river.Within minutes, emergency personnel from the Coast Guard, the NYPD, and the FDNY arrived at the scene. Divers recovered the bodies from the submerged wreckage shortly afterward. Officials confirmed that each of the six victims had passed away on the spot. New York City Mayor Rachel Whitmore expressed condolences to the families during a press briefing Thursday evening. She stated, "Our hearts go out to the families whose loved ones lost loved ones in this terrible accident." "We are collaborating closely with federal investigators to find out what went wrong and prevent this from happening again," The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched a full investigation into the crash. Officials emphasize that no conclusions have been reached, but preliminary analysis suggests a possible engine failure or rotor failure. The Eurocopter AS350 helicopter, which was commonly used for urban tour operations, was said to have passed its most recent inspection just two weeks ago. The victims have not yet been officially identified, but sources say they included tourists from three different countries, highlighting the international appeal of helicopter tours over New York’s iconic skyline.
By Md Sumon11 months ago in Critique
Helicopter Crash Highlights: Five Tourists and Pilot Killed When Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River.
Within minutes, emergency personnel from the Coast Guard, the NYPD, and the FDNY arrived at the scene. Divers recovered the bodies from the submerged wreckage shortly afterward. Officials confirmed that each of the six victims had passed away on the spot. New York City Mayor Rachel Whitmore expressed condolences to the families during a press briefing Thursday evening. She stated, "Our hearts go out to the families whose loved ones lost loved ones in this terrible accident." "We are collaborating closely with federal investigators to find out what went wrong and prevent this from happening again," The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched a full investigation into the crash. Officials emphasize that no conclusions have been reached, but preliminary analysis suggests a possible engine failure or rotor failure. The Eurocopter AS350 helicopter, which was commonly used for urban tour operations, was said to have passed its most recent inspection just two weeks ago. The victims have not yet been officially identified, but sources say they included tourists from three different countries, highlighting the international appeal of helicopter tours over New York’s iconic skyline.
By Md Sumon11 months ago in Critique
My Unused Vocal.Media Article Content
Back when I was in college, my English professor, William Howard Denson, once said to me: "Writers throw away thousands of words."
By Halden Mile11 months ago in Critique
Echoes in the Corridors of Time
I’ve always wondered if Time watches us the way we watch the skies, silently observing, never interfering, yet forever altering the landscapes within us. The past and the future sit side by side, whispering secrets I strain to hear, wrapped in threads of longing and echoes of forgotten laughter.
By Rukka Nova11 months ago in Critique
Snow White 2025: Balancing Woke Themes with Classic Storytelling – A Review
The 2025 version of Snow White, to be fair, Disney's live-action remake of its first animated picture, has received mixed reviews from the audience. The remake tried its best to be accepted as a feminist film and one that promotes woman empowerment while balancing the old and the new. I watched the film with a grain of salt and kept my logical mind aside—at least, I tried to! However, I could only fathom the discourse of its nurture to a certain extent. In this review, I go deeper into the intricacies of empowerment, fantasy and the performances the film encompasses.
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Critique