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To You Who Held On Too Tight: Letting Go, Finding Freedom
We've all been there, haven't we? Gripping onto something, a relationship, a dream, a belief, with white knuckles and a racing heart, long after it's become clear that it’s no longer serving us. Perhaps the object of our fervent hold is even causing us pain, yet we cling tighter, fueled by a cocktail of fear, hope, and stubbornness. This article is for you, the one who held on too tight.
By Wilson Igbasi21 days ago in Humans
Reviewing "Jingle All the Way," the Sequel, and My Ideas for a Threequel
Merry Christmas, all!! Among the many reasons why so many (myself included) love Christmas is the movies and holiday related shows. Ever since movies have been around, we have seen holiday related films hit theaters, and they've evolved so much since then. We all have our favorites. We all have the long-winded debate about a certain film being a Christmas movie. I have my favorites as far as holiday films, and one of them is definitely Jingle All the Way.
By Clyde E. Dawkins21 days ago in Geeks
To the One Who Finally Let Go
Letting go. The phrase rolls off the tongue so easily, a mere whisper in the wind of life’s complexities. But for those who have wrestled with its true meaning, who have clung to threads of hope fraying in the face of reality, it's a battle fought not with swords and shields, but with raw vulnerability and the aching acceptance of loss. This is for you, the one who finally let go.
By Wilson Igbasi21 days ago in Humans
To You Who Lost, But Continued
The sting of defeat. The weight of failure. The hollow echo of expectations unmet. These are the shadows that cling to us after a loss. Whether it's a job interview that turned south, a relationship that crumbled, a competition where victory slipped through your fingers, or a dream that dissolved before your eyes, loss is a universal human experience. It’s a bitter pill to swallow, and sometimes, it feels like it’s lodged in your throat, choking your will to move forward.
By Wilson Igbasi21 days ago in Humans
To the One Who Thought You Weren’t Enough
We all have those moments, those crushing instances where the internal critic screams louder than any external voice, convincing us that we fall short. That we aren’t good enough, smart enough, capable enough, worthy enough. It’s a familiar sting, a deep ache that settles in the core of our being, and it’s a lie.
By Wilson Igbasi21 days ago in Humans
To You Who Keeps Your Dreams Hidden: Unleashing the Symphony Within
Do you feel that nagging pull, a quiet whisper urging you towards something more? A passion burning low, carefully shielded from the outside world? To you, who keeps your dreams hidden, locked away like precious jewels, this is a message of encouragement, a gentle invitation to unlock the vault and let your inner symphony resonate.
By Wilson Igbasi21 days ago in Humans
To the One Who Searched for Peace: A Journey Inward
The world is a cacophony, a relentless assault on the senses. News cycles churn with narratives of conflict and discord, the marketplace clamors for attention, and even within the supposed tranquility of our homes, the digital world throws us into a constant state of alertness. It's no wonder so many of us find ourselves yearning for peace, a respite from the perpetual noise, a harbor of tranquility within the storm. This article is for you, the one who searches for peace, the one who feels the weight of the world and longs for a lighter load.
By Wilson Igbasi21 days ago in Humans
To You Who Found Joy in Small Things: A Celebration of Simple Happiness
The world clamors for grand gestures, for monumental achievements, for a constant stream of adrenaline-pumping experiences. We're bombarded with images of exotic vacations, luxury goods, and impossible standards of success. But somewhere in the relentless pursuit of “more,” we often forget the quiet joy that resides in the everyday. This is for you, the person who finds happiness not in the extraordinary, but in the small, seemingly insignificant details that paint life with beauty and meaning.
By Wilson Igbasi21 days ago in Journal
