Stream of Consciousness

**"Breaking the Chains"**
In the bustling heart of New York City, beneath the skyscrapers and neon lights, lies the headquarters of the International Coalition Against Human Trafficking (ICAHT). It’s a sleek, modern building, but within its walls, a relentless battle is waged against one of the darkest aspects of human nature.
By Abbasabout a year ago in Writers
An open letter to the ones who are scared of how they might be perceived.
An open letter to the ones who are scared of how they might be perceived. What if people think I am too weird or ecstatic to be around as a person? What if others think I am too much, too much passion, too many emotions, too strong, too opinionated, and not a cool person to hang out with? I wish I could say that I haven't said that, I am oblivious to feeling insecure, bothered or sabotaging my self-belief from time to time. But truth be told, it is only humane of me to be concerned about how I might be perceived in the minds of others. If you relate to this, I am writing this letter to you, my imperfect fellow being. In the most vulnerable and painstaking way, we all are not immune to the negativity and limiting beliefs of ourselves and others.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Writers
Musings on Love
Love is not simply loving another. Love is loving yourself enough that you can give and receive that love. Love is art. Love is being in the moment with presence and awareness. Love is everything that we are.
By Mia Watanabeabout a year ago in Writers
The Warm Hug to Myself on My Recent Accomplishment
The Warm Hug to Myself on My Recent Accomplishment Whenever you find yourself talking negatively to yourself or judging or shaming yourself for something you have done wrong maybe today, or in your past, think about saying those harsh words to the younger version of you. How atrocious of you would it be to talk to your inner child like that, of telling the most disdainful of phrases that would never leave your mouth for the people you love? We live in a world where it is normalized to treat yourself with grit and harshness and to be hard on yourself because guess what we live in a hustling world where everybody charges with lightning speed towards their goals and if you render yourself with steadiness and ease, we are losing the damn game of life.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Writers
Oh Vocal, Writing is Harder Than It Used to Be
Oh Vocal, writing is harder than it used to be. I see accomplished writers on the platform and wonder how they can write a story every day for over a whole year, and how I have trouble coming up with anything fictional.
By Belleabout a year ago in Writers
A Dream or Just a Fantasy?
I had been dreaming of traveling solo abroad for over a decade, and finally, the day had come. But let me tell you, booking the ticket wasn’t the hard part. What came after was—doubts. Lots of them.
By vikash singhabout a year ago in Writers
WALKTHROUGH ON HOW TO INSTALL VIRTUAL MACHINE AND KALI LINUX
VIRTUAL MACHINE Definition: A VirtualBox is a powerful, open-source virtualization tool that allows you to run multiple operating systems on your computer. This can be installed on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
By Onuorah Uchennaabout a year ago in Writers
Shameless
She was a character. Literally voted "Class Clown" in her high school yearbook; people knew her based on what they called her "contagious laugh"! It was no show, no act either; it was something innate in her, that she had no control over. She was happy! Despite her intelligence and good grades, every year she dreaded the infamous Parent/Teacher Conference, knowing that the exact same critique would be given by every teacher, and that it wasn’t one that her parents would find amusing. “She’s bright, so much potential, but disruptive/distraction in class.”
By Alaine Hayabout a year ago in Writers
"The Learning Process: Overcoming New Challenges"
A few years ago, I faced a major challenge at work. I had to work on the Finacle banking software when I moved from the finance sector to the banking sector. At first, I felt overwhelmed and frustrated. The interface was a bit complicated, and I had no prior experience with such a tool.
By Anuj Vijlaniabout a year ago in Writers
Why I Believe Post-Interview Feedback Holds No Real Worth
Feedback following a job rejection can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it offers valuable insights into areas for improvement, such as interview skills or specific qualifications. On the other hand, this feedback may lack objectivity, completeness or care for the candidate altogether.
By Narghiza Ergashovaabout a year ago in Writers
20,000+ Reads and Counting - Reflections. Top Story - September 2024.
“Always celebrate your wins. Big or small.” – Leigh Shulman So, I am not even sure what to say. I had been aware it was getting close…like four months ago…so then the heat died down on the potential excitement. I knocked past 20,000 reads recently and Vocal may just be one little hovel, little hole the internet to which we can't help but fall in, but I am proud and pleased as punch. That is from March 2021 when I first joined up until today when I published this.
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Writers
The Health Benefits and Risks of Coffee Consumption
Millions of people throughout the world love coffee for its intense flavor and stimulating properties, making it one of the most consumed drinks in the world. Beyond just helping us wake up in the morning, coffee has a complex chemical makeup that has been thoroughly studied to identify both possible hazards and health advantages. Here, we examine the scientific basis for coffee's impact on a range of health parameters.
By ANUBHUTI AGNIHOTRIabout a year ago in Writers