Stream of Consciousness
"When Dreams Betrayed Us: A Love Story Colliding with the Mirror of Reality"
He was just a simple young man—quiet, hardworking, and honest. His job barely paid enough to cover rent and a few meals, but his heart had already chosen its home: in her. She wasn’t wealthy either. Just a schoolteacher with kind eyes and a smile that somehow made him believe that everything would be okay. Their love wasn't loud, but it was deep. And when they looked at each other, the rest of the world faded away.
By Heartbeat of Ink6 months ago in Humans
The Moment I Realized I Was the Villain in My Own Story
It started with a coffee cup. Not the kind you sip casually while scrolling through your phone, but the kind that sits cold on your desk, a silent witness to a life unraveling. I was 32, a mid-level manager at a tech firm, the kind of person who prided myself on efficiency, ambition, and a no-nonsense attitude. To my colleagues, I was the guy who got things done. To my friends, I was the one who always had a plan. But to my family—well, that’s where the story gets messy.
By Hewad Mohammadi6 months ago in Humans
August, Annie Oakley, & More
Sitting here being calmed by the sounds that the thunder is making outside of my window and watching the rain trickle down the panes. "Gosh, how we needed this reprieve from the unrelenting heat and humidity from these July days that have collapsed on the calendar," my soul thinks...
By Shirley Belk6 months ago in Humans
Moral Shifts
Society and its moral frameworks have transformed significantly from the 1980s to the 2000s onward, driven by cultural shifts, technological advancements, and evolving values. Comparing the 1980s, 1990s, and post-2000 eras reveals distinct differences in family structures, gender roles, attitudes toward diversity, environmental consciousness, and views on authority. Below, we explore five areas where societal morals and norms diverged, reflecting how each decade reshaped collective values.
By Fred Bradford6 months ago in Humans
How Islam Changed My View of Success.
Success is a word that carries different meanings for different people. For many years, I believed success was all about wealth, status, power, and worldly achievements. I thought the more money I had, the more luxurious my life became, and the more people admired me, the more successful I would be. I spent a lot of time chasing these goals, constantly comparing myself to others and feeling like I wasn’t doing enough. But when I truly began to understand Islam, my entire view of success changed.
By Tariq jamil6 months ago in Humans
Friendship in the Digital Age: My Story of Finding Someone Real
It started with a comment on a photo. Something simple—“I love the way you captured that moment.” I almost didn’t reply. I usually scrolled past notifications without a second thought. But something about the kindness of those words stopped me. So I wrote back.
By Fazal Hadi6 months ago in Humans
