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A Cycle of Suffering in Gaza
The Fragile Ceasefire The guns fell silent on November 24, 2023, marking Gaza's first dawn in seven weeks without the mechanical whine of drones. As the pale winter sun rose over shattered neighborhoods, people emerged like ghosts from the rubble. Um Youssef, a 58-year-old grandmother, knelt in what remained of her kitchen, sifting through broken dishes with trembling hands. "This was where I made maqluba every Friday," she told a neighbor, her voice cracking as she held up a single surviving coffee cup.
By Muhammad Israr8 months ago in Humans
Read This Before You Betray Yourself Again
I didn’t wake up one day and decide to betray myself. It happened slowly. Quietly. In the spaces where I said “yes” when I wanted to say “no.” In the moments I stayed silent when my heart screamed to speak. In the thousand small decisions where I chose someone else's comfort over my own truth.
By FAIZAN AFRIDI8 months ago in Humans
The Day I Stopped Apologizing for Who I Am.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been saying “sorry” for things that didn’t need apologies. I apologized for taking up space, for speaking my mind, for existing in ways that made others uncomfortable—even if only slightly. It became my default response, a reflex ingrained so deeply that I barely noticed it anymore.
By FAIZAN AFRIDI8 months ago in Humans
The Most Dangerous Lie We’ve Been Told About Happiness.
The Most Dangerous Lie We’ve Been Told About Happiness Why chasing happiness might be the very thing keeping you from it From a young age, we are taught that happiness is the goal of life. We're told to pursue it, choose it, and prioritize it at all costs. Social media feeds are flooded with quotes like “Happiness is a choice” and “Do more of what makes you happy.” It sounds empowering, even inspiring. But buried within this message is one of the most dangerous lies society has ever told us:
By FAIZAN AFRIDI8 months ago in Humans
15 Creative Indoor Date Night Ideas to Spark Romance at Home
In today's fast-paced world, finding quality time to connect with your partner can be a challenge. But who says romance requires fancy dinners or weekend getaways? With a little creativity, you can transform an ordinary night at home into an unforgettable experience.
By Richard Bailey8 months ago in Humans
Why Introverts Excel in Leadership (Despite What Loud People Think)
Let’s address the elephant in the boardroom: society has a weird obsession with loud leaders. We’re conditioned to believe that the best bosses are the ones who dominate meetings, thrive on charisma, and never met a spotlight they didn’t like. Meanwhile, introverts—those of us who’d rather send a thoughtfully crafted email than give an impromptu pep talk—get sidelined as “too quiet” for leadership.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Humans
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Mental Health Today (Without Turning Into a Wellness Guru)
Let's be honest with ourselves, mental health advice these days can feel about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. Between the pressure to meditate like a monk, journal like Shakespeare, and drink kale smoothies without gagging, it’s enough to make anyone want to crawl back under the covers and call it a decade.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Humans
"From surviving to thriving: My journey"
For years, I didn’t realize I was just surviving. I thought what I was doing—waking up exhausted, pushing through the day on autopilot, smiling when expected—was normal. I believed that everyone felt like this: numb, disconnected, and quietly overwhelmed. I didn’t know there was another way to live, because surviving was all I had ever known.
By Kaleem Ullah8 months ago in Humans
