Stream of Consciousness
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. Rayaan2 months ago in Humans
Why People Pull Away When You Care — The Psychology That Finally Makes Sense
Why do people pull away exactly when you start caring? This article breaks down the real psychology behind emotional withdrawal — attachment styles, fear triggers, self-worth issues — and offers clear, practical steps to handle it without chasing, proving, or losing your confidence.
By F. M. Rayaan2 months ago in Humans
A Petrichor of Winter's Ghosts
Winter's pleasant petrichor has descended, as the earthy scent of first frost dances with autumn's last sigh. Fall now exhales its final breath and winter’s rush begins to settle. First frost brings not the earthy perfume of rain, but a sharper, crystalline scent - soil preparing for the freeze.
By Novel Allen2 months ago in Humans
The Psychology of Having Two Lives Inside One Body
We all live two lives — one that the world sees, and one that we keep hidden. This long-form deep-dive explores the psychology of dual identities, why they develop, and how modern life pushes us to split ourselves into multiple versions just to survive emotionally, socially, and mentally.
By F. M. Rayaan2 months ago in Humans
