Stream of Consciousness
The Silence Beneath Winter's Trees.
One day in December, I walked beneath the wintering trees and listened to their silent voices. Their bare branches rustled in the moaning winds...the sounds were heavenly - like the whispering of angel's wings into an earthly microphone, inviting us to listen. The yearly ritual of cold and chill had begun, it seemed to murmur happily to the filled and unfilled spaces...
By Novel Allenabout a month ago in Humans
Dead Traditions . Honorable Mention in The Ritual of Winter Challenge.
I tell myself and others it's my favorite time of year. Then the wind snaps; outside the colors fade. Pink blossomed leaves shed their coats. I watch them swirl away with blue feathers joining- lost forever in their dance. Just brown decay; emptiness left in their place. Darker each night gets. Colder. Time for artificial light. There is oil to prime and windows to close.
By Nikki Torino Wagnerabout a month ago in Humans
Your December Reminder
I couldn’t stop thinking of the changes I‘ve experienced every December. I am always thinking about life and the changes I want to make for the next year. I also think of the past—how much I have changed and how far I’ve came.
By Semra Laureen Hill Jeanabout a month ago in Humans
Are we truly alone?
Since the earliest days of civilization, humanity has looked toward the night sky and wondered about our place in the cosmos. Billions of stars ignite the Milky Way, each with the potential to host worlds where life might flourish. Yet despite this overwhelming abundance, every search for signals beyond Earth has returned only silence.
By Sakuni Bandaraabout a month ago in Humans
Separate is Never Equal
There’s a profound shift in the weather, the Earth is stretching and calling us outside. And I am split in two. I’m going to need my morning coffee, if only for show. I’ll sip it as I walk to class. Pretending I’ve gotten used to the bitterness. Pretending I don’t hear the chanting on the street. Pretending for a moment, there isn’t a white man screaming white supremacy in the White House, as brown families are being ripped from their homes.
By Kera Hollowabout a month ago in Humans
Hiding Away Until the Tinsel Melts. Content Warning.
When I was younger, in a younger man’s—no, a younger boy’s—shoes, I bought into the magic of the Saturnalian festivities that followed the last fall of brown leaves onto concrete and grass. The frenzy of family colliding for food, for drink, for the exchange of gifts and the anecdotal evidence that we were here at all, all tucked under the loose lore of a Messianic birth. It was joyous in its pomposity and, for me, rooted in imperfect humanity.
By Paul Stewartabout a month ago in Humans
The Dark Psychology Behind Why People Stay in Toxic Relationships
Toxic relationships are talked about everywhere, in social media, talk shows, self-help books, and even in day-to-day conversations. Yet one question keeps appearing, again and again: “If it’s so bad… why don’t they just leave?”
By Liam Osuosabout a month ago in Humans
How to Stop Thinking About Someone — The Psychology That Actually Works
Can’t stop thinking about someone? Whether it’s a crush, an ex, or a brief connection, your mind is replaying them for a reason. This article breaks down the real psychology behind obsessive thoughts and teaches practical, science-backed steps to stop overthinking and reclaim your mental peace.
By F. M. Rayaanabout a month ago in Humans
Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Someone You Barely Know
Why do some people linger in your mind even when you barely know them? This long-form article explores the psychology, neuroscience, and emotional symbolism behind instant attraction, fixation, and unforgettable first encounters.
By F. M. Rayaanabout a month ago in Humans
