Inspiration
I’m Finally Writing on Vocal:
Why I’m Finally Writing on Vocal: A New Chapter & New Home for My Words Back in 2021, I made an account on Vocal after stumbling across something about making money online through writing gigs. Vocal sounded like an interesting opportunity, maybe even a chance to get a few pennies for my thoughts. But life, as it often does, had other plans. Everything sort of derailed for a while. I forgot all about this platform and it fell to the back of my mind as I tried to manage the chaos of my real life these last few years.
By MadamMystic10 months ago in Writers
The Hill Between Heartbeats
I didn’t know I was breaking until I met stillness. For years, I moved through life like a ghost in a familiar house—mother, protector, survivor. My laughter was rehearsed, my smiles were armor. There was always something to do, someone to save, a crisis to manage, a fear to silence. I held my boys like shields against the world, even when the weight of everything threatened to buckle my spine.
By Claire Tomkinson10 months ago in Writers
The Last Place Without Internet: Life in the Digital Shadows
The Last Place Without Internet: Life in the Digital Shadows In a world where most people check their phones before they even get out of bed, it’s hard to imagine a place without internet — no Google, no Instagram, no Wi-Fi at all. But such places still exist.
By Kazi Rafid10 months ago in Writers
Life Is a Wildfield, Not a Track: Embracing Freedom and Infinite Possibility
🎓 Standing at the Edge of the Map On the college graduation lawn, I watched my classmates waving different offer letters like departure tickets to various futures. My mind flashed back to senior year of high school, to the countdown board pinned on the back wall of our classroom.
By hedgehog_talk10 months ago in Writers
Every Step You Take Matters
🌅 Before the Dawn: Every Stroke Is a Signature of Time Standing under the auditorium spotlight, I found myself unconsciously tracing the edge of the trophy in my hand. In that moment, memories surfaced like film negatives developing in my mind’s eye—blots of ink on scratch paper, vocabulary lists blurred by morning fog, and the curled figure hunched under a desk lamp deep into the night.
By hedgehog_talk10 months ago in Writers
How to Choose the Perfect Adventure Motorcycle for Touring Long Distances
Long-distance motorcycle touring is one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world. The open road, changing landscapes, and sense of freedom make adventure touring a lifestyle rather than a hobby. But covering hundreds or thousands of miles comfortably and reliably requires the right machine. Choosing the perfect adventure motorcycle is a critical decision that affects everything from comfort and safety to enjoyment and endurance—with so many models and features available, knowing what to look for before investing is essential.
By Andrew Byer10 months ago in Writers
When performance is measured against curated feed of perfection
Have you been to a performance review that inevitably ends up comparing you to popular Joe, charismatic Jackie or high performing Jack? Most formal performance reviews have sections where employees are compared sideways against peers within and outside their departments. Definition of a “peer” here is largely determined by a line manager who is assumed to have the power of veto to be able to understand the term, its correct application and most importantly the ramifications of its misuse. The review fails to appreciate that the line manager is just another fallible human being with no previous “human psychology” training.
By Narghiza Ergashova10 months ago in Writers
Championing Justice
Human rights advocacy plays a vital role in promoting justice, equality, and dignity for all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances. It is a cause that transcends borders, cultures, and ideologies, uniting people under a common goal: the protection and advancement of fundamental human freedoms. One of the voices passionately engaged in this mission is Yasmin Bashirova, a tireless advocate known for her dedication to empowering marginalized communities and influencing systemic change.
By Yasmin Bashirova10 months ago in Writers
