Stream of Consciousness
You Know More Than You Think
How Long Has It Been Since You Listened to Your Inner Voice? In the rush of daily life, when was the last time you truly paused to listen to yourself? Not the you that answers emails, meets deadlines, or scrolls through endless notifications, but the quieter, deeper you. The one that speaks only when the world falls silent. It’s a voice that doesn’t compete with the noise of life. It waits patiently, whispering truths you might have forgotten in the chaos.
By Whitestone Yong8 months ago in Humans
The Pandemic Didn’t End—We Just Stopped Talking About It
The Illusion of Closure It was easy to think that the pandemic was over once the masks were removed and the headlines stopped. Classrooms filled, weddings resumed, and airports reopened. Without the mist of fabric separating us, we shook hands, gave each other another hug, and grinned. Nevertheless, the virus persisted. Yes, we did. These whispers are now becoming more audible in the background hum of our everyday lives. Hospitals are silently preparing, new variants are being found, and once more, it seems like everyone is holding their breath. The fear, however, is more subdued this time. We’re exhausted, not because it’s less real. Weary of mourning. I’m sick of worrying. I’m sick of remembering. 2019: When the World Changed Overnight It started in China’s Wuhan. December of 2019. A group of cases that resembled pneumonia turned into a nightmare for the entire world. COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by March 2020. The borders were closed. Whole cities were under lockdown. They raided supermarkets. The once-vibrant streets became eerily quiet. It was a human crisis, not merely a medical one. Livelihoods fell apart. Schools were no longer accessible to children. The elderly passed away by themselves. With stethoscopes and wet scrubs, frontline workers held the line at the gates like soldiers throughout it all. Vaccines offered hope by early 2021, but the wounds were severe. Institutional trust was eroded. Compared to the virus, conspiracy theories spread more quickly. And innumerable lives were irrevocably altered for each patient who recovered. A World That Held Its Breath When NamesBecome Silence and Numbers Become Names Numbers weren't just data during the pandemic's peak months; they were heartbreak quantified in numbers. ✨ The United States Over 1.1 million deaths More than 103 million infections In New York, bodies were kept in refrigerated trucks. Families were able to say goodbye virtually thanks to nurses holding iPads. ✨ India Over 530,000 official deaths (possibly 4 million total) Parking lots became intensive care units due to oxygen shortages. Crematoriums were open 24/7. ✨ Brazil 700,000+ fatalities Overcrowded hospitals, mass graves, and a public health system on the verge of collapse. ✨ Italy Just in the first half of 2020, over 30,000 deaths Dozens of coffins were transported out of Bergamo by military trucks. ✨ China 120,000+ reported deaths Entire cities quarantined. Streets disinfected by drones. ✨ Bangladesh Over 2.05 million infections More than 29,500 confirmed deaths Families waited outside Dhaka hospitals for oxygen. Red flags marked homes in isolation. Nurses worked around the clock, often without proper protection. During the Delta wave, cemeteries struggled to cope. Yet, in the darkness, the country lit small lamps of hope—from food relief to prayer mats. ✨ Global Toll 770+ million infections 18–33 million estimated deaths (direct and indirect) Each a story. Each a universe lost. The Virus Today: A Quiet Reentry The virus has not disappeared as 2025 approaches; it has only changed. There are new variations that come with new risks, like KP.2 and FLiRT. Despite the fact that many people have received vaccinations or have had prior infections, these variations pose new difficulties:
By Tousif Arafat8 months ago in Humans
Dear Emanuel. Top Story - June 2025.
Dear Emanuel I know not to start a letter with the phrase, “I am writing” because Mrs Digby let me know that it was superfluous and Mrs D’Rosario told me it was hack. But it is hard to know how to start a letter to a man I only met once.
By Rachel Robbins8 months ago in Humans
The Results are IN!. Top Story - June 2025.
Well, the wait is finally over. There's good news. Amazing news. So here it is: Chemotherapy has worked. There is necrotic tissue on the lymph nodes shown in the CT scan. The tumor shrank significantly, as well. What are the next steps? Where do we go from here on this roller coaster ride? Well, I'll tell you.
By Jessie Lynn Nelson8 months ago in Humans
Why People Return to Toxic Relationships
Toxic relationships are complex and heart-wrenching. Despite the undeniable pain, many individuals find themselves repeatedly drawn back into these harmful dynamics. Rather than a simple matter of weak will or poor decision-making, returning to a toxic partner is often a manifestation of deep-rooted psychological patterns, emotional dependencies, and a yearning for familiarity—even when familiar means suffering.
By Edge Alexander8 months ago in Humans
They Kidnapped Hope: The Souls Who Chose Humanity Over Silence
In a world where acts of solidarity are met with repression and resistance, the Freedom Flotilla stands as a symbol of courage and humanitarianism. Yet, the interception of this aid ship by Israeli forces serves as a chilling reminder of how hope and humanity are often targeted in the face of oppression. The Freedom Flotilla was not merely a vessel carrying aid; it was a beacon of compassion, a lifeline to Gaza’s besieged residents, and a bold statement against injustice.
By Aysha Akhter 8 months ago in Humans
Nobody Wants to Work Anymore
A broken job market or a misunderstood generation? What happened to the 9-to-5 dream? Where did the ambition go? Companies are screaming for talent. Candidates are hunting for purpose. Somewhere in between, the system cracked—and now, everyone is pointing fingers. Is it the economy? The culture? The politics? Or is this simply what change looks like when it finally erupts? One thing is clear: something fundamental has shifted, and we’re all feeling it.
By Bubble Chill Media 8 months ago in Humans
