happiness
Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.
Why We Love People Who Hurt Us
Maya's phone lit up at 2:47 a.m. with a text from Daniel: "I miss you. I'm sorry. Can we talk?" She should have deleted it. Should have blocked his number months ago. Should have learned after the third time he'd disappeared without explanation, only to return with apologies and promises. Instead, her heart leaped. Relief flooded through her. He came back. He still wants me. By 3:15 a.m., she'd responded. By morning, they'd be back together. Again. And Maya would tell herself this time would be different, even though some part of her—some quiet, exhausted part she kept trying to silence—knew it wouldn't be. Daniel would be loving for a week, maybe two. Attentive, affectionate, everything Maya had been craving. Then slowly, he'd start pulling away. Texts would go unanswered. Plans would be canceled. He'd become cold, distant, critical of small things. Maya would panic. Try harder. Become smaller, more agreeable, desperate to bring back the version of Daniel who'd made her feel so wanted. She'd apologize for things that weren't her fault. Change herself to accommodate his shifting moods. Walk on eggshells trying not to trigger his withdrawal. And eventually, he'd leave again. Ghost her for weeks. Then return with another 2 a.m. text. And the cycle would repeat. Maya's friends couldn't understand it. "Why do you keep going back to him? He treats you terribly. You deserve better." Maya knew they were right. She knew Daniel was hurting her. Knew the relationship was toxic. Knew she should walk away and never look back. But she couldn't. Because as much as Daniel hurt her, she loved him. Desperately, painfully, irrationally loved him. And she had no idea why she couldn't stop.
By Ameer Moavia17 days ago in Motivation
Cherish Your Blessings: Embracing a Purposeful and Peaceful Life
Life is one of the greatest blessings we are given, yet many people spend it feeling exhausted, unvalued, and emotionally drained. Not because life itself is cruel — but because of who and what we allow into it. In the pursuit of acceptance, love, or validation, we often give access to people who slowly poison our peace. Over time, we begin to feel lost, disconnected from our purpose, and distant from our true self.
By Mahveen khan17 days ago in Motivation
Unlock Your Potential: How Testing Platforms Can Guide Your Self-Improvement Journey
In a world that moves faster every year, personal growth is no longer a luxury — it is a necessity. Many people feel stuck, confused, or overwhelmed, not because they lack potential, but because they lack clarity. They work hard, yet remain unsure whether they are moving in the right direction. This is where self-assessment and modern testing platforms can play a powerful role.
By Mahveen khan17 days ago in Motivation
For 2026 — Pay Balance!
Happy New Year, everyone. Her heart racing, Una banged on Lista’s apartment door loud enough to wake Satan. She didn’t show up for work last night and wasn’t answering her phone. When no response came, she used her spare key to let herself in. Shock set in when she entered the apartment and saw Lista sitting on the living room floor in a yoga pose, her back against the wall, crying. She was still wearing her work uniform the day before.
By Annelise Lords 17 days ago in Motivation
On Going Home And Why I Waited So Long
Illusions can be powerful. I lived and worked under one in particular for a long time, completely oblivious. It kept me in restraint, which stifled, but as per our physiological design controls, bodies and minds do what they do without a command prompt.
By The Dani Writer18 days ago in Motivation
I Had to Lose Myself Completely to Finally Meet Who I Really Am
There was a time when I thought losing myself was the worst thing that could happen to me. I believed that if I could just hold on tightly enough, to my roles, my routines, my identity, my plans, I would be safe. I didn’t realize that what I was holding onto wasn’t really me at all. It was a version of myself shaped by survival, expectation, and fear.
By Stacy Faulk18 days ago in Motivation
The Day the Elevator Stopped. AI-Generated.
At exactly 9:17 a.m., the elevator stopped. There was no sudden crash, no dramatic alarm. Just a soft mechanical click, followed by silence—thick, unsettling silence. The digital display flickered between 11 and 12, unable to decide where it belonged.
By shakir hamid18 days ago in Motivation
The Invisible Army: How 10,000 American Women Broke the Axis Codes and Were Ordered to Forget It
The untold true story of the "Code Girls" of World War II—American women recruited to break German and Japanese codes in total secrecy, only to be forced into silence for decades.
By Frank Massey 18 days ago in Motivation
