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TRANQUILITY OF THE MIND AND HEART
The stillness that settled in the aftermath of your departure was not a void, but a canvas. Twenty-five years, woven with the vibrant threads of our shared existence, had painted a masterpiece. Now, with your colors no longer beside mine, I found a strange peace in the quiet hues that remained. It wasn't an absence of feeling, but a profound acceptance, a gentle hum beneath the surface of my being. The maker, in His infinite wisdom, had called you home, and though my heart ached with the echo of your laughter, it also resonated with the deep, abiding tranquility that your memory bestowed.
By Vera Mylesabout 3 hours ago in Confessions
The Gaddafi Model Revisited: Is Iran the Next Target in a Global Power Strategy?
The Gaddafi Model Revisited: Is Iran the Next Target in a Global Power Strategy? In recent geopolitical debates, a controversial phrase has resurfaced: the “Gaddafi Model.” Originally linked to Libya’s decision in the early 2000s to dismantle its weapons of mass destruction programs, the model is now increasingly referenced in discussions about Iran. The implication is clear—intense pressure, isolation, and forced dismantling of strategic capabilities may once again be used as tools of regime control. As tensions rise in the Middle East, the question is no longer theoretical: could Iran be facing a similar fate, and what role do regional powers like Pakistan play in this unfolding strategy?
By Wings of Time about 15 hours ago in Confessions
Word of the Day: 天皇制
My mind feels crazily clear. I had 3 gummies and I actually have no intruding voices, no intruding thoughts. I am really free. Sometimes I play like 3 different sound devices just to feel even slightly clear, but right now, the music is all I need.
By Kayla McIntosha day ago in Confessions
The Hidden Power of Everyday Sounds
In our daily lives, we are constantly surrounded by a symphony of sounds. From the gentle hum of a refrigerator to the distant chirping of birds, our environment is filled with noises we often take for granted. While many people may perceive these sounds as mere background noise, research in neuroscience and psychology has revealed that everyday sounds wield a profound influence over our emotions, cognitive functions, and overall well-being. This exploration delves into the hidden power of ordinary sounds and how they subtly shape our minds.
By Aiman Shahida day ago in Confessions
The Art of Starting Over
Starting over is rarely a choice we make lightly. More often, it is handed to us—wrapped in endings we did not plan, losses we did not invite, or realizations we can no longer ignore. A job ends. A relationship collapses. A dream dissolves. Or sometimes, nothing dramatic happens at all—we simply wake up one morning with the quiet, unsettling awareness that the life we are living no longer fits the person we have become.
By Aiman Shahid2 days ago in Confessions
I still text my dad's phone when life gets tough.
My dad's phone number is still saved in my contacts. I've never deleted it. I don't think I ever will. At first it was an accident. After he died, the idea of removing his name felt so final, like erasing evidence that he was ever here. So I let it go. His contact photo still shows him squinting into the sun, smiling like he didn't know how to take a serious picture.
By Echoes of Life2 days ago in Confessions
The Architecture of Shadows: When the Man I Loved Was a Mirage
Seven months. That is how long I lived as an architect of shadows, building a life on beautiful words and hollow promises for a man who did not exist. I believed, with my whole heart, that his feelings were as deep as mine. He spoke the language of “forever” — telling me he would never leave, never walk away, and never hurt me.
By Anna K.3 days ago in Confessions
When Home Stops Feeling Like Home
Home is supposed to be the safest word in the language. It is the place we imagine when the world feels too loud, too fast, too unforgiving. It lives in childhood memories — in familiar walls, shared meals, worn-out couches, and the quiet comfort of knowing where everything belongs.
By Aiman Shahid3 days ago in Confessions
