Inspiration

Better Than Average
In 2006, in pre-AI days, I struggled as the designated human navigator in the passenger seat using the oversized Melbourne Map. Yelling out upcoming turns to the driver from the passenger's seat wasn’t exactly my strong suit.
By Narghiza Ergashova9 months ago in Writers
When Music Remembers. Content Warning.
Somewhere right now... someone is listening to a song. Maybe in their room, maybe with their eyes closed... maybe smiling... or maybe hiding a tear.
By JATIN 9 months ago in Writers
The automated reply robot started asking about my pain
At 2:17 a.m., ChatBot directed the topic to thunderstorm weather for the 23rd time. "Do you seem to have a special memory of the heavy rain on August 12, 2019?" The cursor flickered regularly in the dialog box, just like the electrocardiogram monitor in the ICU ward back then. I fastened the laptop camera with a waterproof Band-Aid on it - underneath was a fingerprint in the shape of half a coffee stain, from the last time I wiped his phone screen three years ago.
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
Have you ever had a moment when you suddenly didn’t want to work hard?
Have you ever tried, on an ordinary morning, when you woke up, you suddenly thought: "I really don't want to work hard anymore." It's not a breakdown and crying, nor is it anger, but a deep boredom - for life, for yourself, and even for the word "persistence".
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
Exploring the Top Digital Marketing Careers for 2025 (and Why Now’s the Time to Get In
The digital world is constantly evolving, and so is the way businesses market themselves. Enter digital marketing — a powerful mix of online strategies, tools, and platforms that help brands connect with their audiences in meaningful, measurable ways.
By Rizwan Husain9 months ago in Writers
Why 'Time Owes No Favours' Is Supposed to Hurt
I recently wrote a piece for Belle's Back To Our Youth unofficial challenge, and it was one of the hardest stories I’ve written from an emotional standpoint. The piece is called Time Owes No Favours. If you haven’t read it yet, I recommend doing so for context—it’s a story I’m incredibly proud of.
By Paul Stewart9 months ago in Writers
Leading with Vision: How Ronald Evenden Drives Innovation at Flexshield
In industries where machinery hums, construction roars, and manufacturing never stops, noise is more than background, it’s a critical factor affecting safety, productivity, and compliance. With modern businesses under increasing pressure to reduce noise levels while maintaining performance, the demand for smart, effective noise control solutions has never been greater.
By Ronald Evenden9 months ago in Writers
What If You're Not Lost, But Just Between Chapters?
We all go through those moments where everything feels uncertain. You wake up and wonder what you’re even working toward.
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
Do you often feel like “something is wrong”?
We always have those moments -- Everything seems to be OK, life goes on, work is done, and friends occasionally meet. But in my heart, I feel depressed, speechless, and unclear,
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
What If Everything You’re Afraid Of Is Secretly Guiding You?
Fear has a way of hijacking everything. It tells us we’re not ready. Not capable. Not enough. But look closer. Your fear is trying to protect you.
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers
Tree Popes, One Faith
Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, 👉 Although these three Popes came from three different backgrounds and countries, they all bore witness to the ''same Gospel.''
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Writers
The Loneliness No One Talks About When You Finally Choose Yourself
Choosing yourself sounds empowering. And it is. But no one warns you how isolating it can feel. When you set boundaries, some people leave.
By Lucian9 months ago in Writers