Stream of Consciousness

Choose Yourself
There wasn’t a breakdown. No public meltdown. No explosive argument. No dramatic moment that screamed, “This is it!” It was quiet. Unremarkable. Just... there.
By Umar Amin6 months ago in Humans
The Unraveling
*The Unraveling* How a tangled skein of yarn taught me to knit my life back together. The blue-green skein of merino wool sat in my lap like a sleeping dragon—beautiful, complex, and utterly chaotic. I’d bought it on impulse three months ago, back when "new hobbies" felt like lifelines. Learn to knit, the internet promised, it’s therapeutic. What the tutorials didn’t mention was how a single dropped stitch could unravel your entire sense of sanity.
By Ziafat Ullah6 months ago in Humans
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Marilyn Monroe
Most people know that the American sweetheart solidified her sex-symbol status with her femme fatale role in Niagara. In Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, with co-star Jane Russell, she flaunted her triple-threat versatility with an unforgettable performance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” And, with features like How to Marry a Millionaire, The Seven Year Itch, The Prince and The Showgirl, and Some Like It Hot, she popularized the “dumb blonde” stereotype—for better or for worse.
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in Humans
The One Decision That Changed Everything. AI-Generated.
It didn’t feel like a big deal. At least, not at first. No dramatic music. No grand announcement. No cinematic slow-motion exit.
By Umar Amin7 months ago in Humans
The Dark Side of Self-Improvement. AI-Generated.
You ever feel like you’re trying so hard to become a “better” person… and yet somehow, you feel worse? Yeah. Same. Self-improvement is supposed to be this empowering thing, right? Growth. Healing. Progress. All the inspirational quotes, podcasts, morning routines, meditation streaks, and bullet journals. And for a while, it feels amazing. You're evolving. You’re becoming “That Person.” The kind who drinks green juice and journals at sunrise.
By Umar Amin7 months ago in Humans
I Quit Everything for 30 Days. AI-Generated.
I didn’t plan this. It wasn’t some fancy life experiment. No YouTube docuseries. No clean calendar reset. I didn’t even tell anyone. It just happened. Or more like... it had to.
By Umar Amin7 months ago in Humans
Subtle Rebellion
When things don’t go right, people often rebel. They may shout, leave, threaten, or even use physical weapons to do so. These types of actions are often powerful statements, regardless of whether they actually work in the long run or not.
By Snarky Lisa7 months ago in Humans
6 Dark Moments That Built My Light. AI-Generated.
I used to think that pain was the enemy. That darkness meant I was doing something wrong. That if I felt lost, I’d failed. But life, in its messy, backhanded way, taught me something else entirely.
By Umar Amin7 months ago in Humans
The Day I Gave Up Fitting In. AI-Generated.
It didn’t happen in some epic, movie-worthy moment. No breakdown. No screaming. No big announcement. It just… happened. It was quiet. So quiet I almost didn’t notice it. But deep inside, something had shifted. Like my soul finally whispered, "Enough."
By Umar Amin7 months ago in Humans
Be Delusional — It Might Save You. AI-Generated.
I know. It sounds ridiculous. “Be delusional?” Seriously? Yes. Dead serious. For most of my life, I was the “realistic” type. The keep-your-head-down, play-it-safe, follow-the-path kind of person. I thought that was smart. That was responsible. That was what successful people did.
By Umar Amin7 months ago in Humans
And I Still Hate Pyjamas
'Just start from the beginning. And tell me what happened.' 'It was the middle of the night. Monday. July 8th - I think. And I was in my -
By Sarah O'Grady7 months ago in Humans
I Still Love Them — But I Love Myself More
Yes, I still love them. I won’t pretend I don’t. That would be dishonest. There are moments I think of them — the way they smiled, the way they made me feel seen, alive, significant.
By Fereydoon Emami7 months ago in Humans