Stream of Consciousness
Why Do We Keep Asking: What Is Love?
What is love? It's a question older than language itself, woven into ancient myths, whispered in sacred temples, etched into poetry, and searched a billion times on the internet today. Love shapes our deepest decisions, our highest joys, and our most painful losses. It is both universal and deeply personal, mystifying and familiar. But in an age where technology mediates connection and commitment is often feared more than desired, the question feels more urgent than ever: What is love today?
By F. M. Rayaan7 months ago in Humans
The Story of a Pomegranate and the Sweetness of Compassion
The Story of a Pomegranate and the Sweetness of Compassion There was a man who used to buy pomegranates from an old woman every day. Each time, after the weighing was done and the price was paid, he would cut open the pomegranate, take a single seed, put it in his mouth, and frown as if it tasted sour. He would then complain aloud, saying, "These are sour!" After voicing his complaint, he would hand the pomegranate back to the elderly woman without taking it home.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in Humans
The Truth About Why People Are So Lonely in 2025 (Even When We’re All Connected)
We are more “connected” than ever before. Our phones never leave our hands. Messages fly across continents in seconds. You can post a photo and get likes from people you’ve never even met. It should feel like a golden age of communication. But it doesn’t.
By Brijpal Jadeja7 months ago in Humans
What to Expect When Starting Suboxone Treatment With the Orange Pill. AI-Generated.
Starting a new treatment for opioid use disorder can feel overwhelming, especially if you're unsure about what to expect. If you're considering or have been prescribed Suboxone, specifically the round orange pill, it's completely normal to have questions and even some fears. Let’s walk through what the journey looks like, realistically, step by step, so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
By Pierce Stone7 months ago in Humans
Ben Askren’s Heart Stopped Four Times, What Really Happened and How He Survived
A Life Nearly Lost, a Fighter’s Spirit Unbroken On July 9, 2025, former MMA and wrestling champion Ben Askren, 40, shared his first public update since undergoing a double lung transplant. In an emotional Instagram video from his hospital bed, he described a terrifying ordeal where he said he “died four times,” with his heart stopping for about 20 seconds on each occasion.
By Bevy Osuos7 months ago in Humans
