happiness
Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.
The Marathon He Never Ran
Imran had always admired runners. Not the ones who won medals or set records, but the quiet ones who left early in the morning, laced up their shoes, and simply ran. They carried a rhythm in their steps that suggested control over life itself. Imran wanted that, though he couldn’t explain why. For him, movement had always been difficult—mentally, physically, and emotionally. Even the thought of running a single kilometer left him feeling defeated before he began.
By Sudais Zakwanabout 22 hours ago in Motivation
One Step More Than Yesterday
Arman was not lazy, but he was tired of trying. Every time he started something new, life seemed to push back harder. When he failed, people called it lack of effort. When he stopped, they called it weakness. After a while, he stopped explaining himself to anyone, including himself.
By Sudais Zakwana day ago in Motivation
Slow Healing in a Loud World. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Healing is often portrayed as a dramatic transformation: quitting a job, changing cities, reinventing identity, or finally choosing yourself in a way that looks brave and decisive. These stories travel well online. They are easy to package, easy to admire, and easy to misunderstand.
By Chilam Wonga day ago in Motivation
I Am More Than Enough.
For most of my life, my body felt like a problem I was expected to solve. I learned early that being plus-size came with conditions. I could be confident, but not too confident. Stylish, but only if I dressed to “flatter” myself. Visible, but preferably quieter than everyone else. My body was treated as a work in progress—something that would be acceptable once it was smaller, tighter, or more socially palatable.
By Millie Hardy-Simsa day ago in Motivation
What Happens When You Stop Waiting to Feel Ready
For most of us, “ready” feels like a prerequisite. We tell ourselves we’ll start when we feel more confident. When we know more. When we have a better plan. When we feel less scared. When life is calmer. When timing is perfect.
By Stacy Valentinea day ago in Motivation
Behind the Scenes: Traveling the World to Bring Echoes of Tomorrow to Life
There’s a certain kind of magic that only happens when a film leaves the safety of soundstages and steps fully into the real world. Echoes of Tomorrow is one of those rare projects — a film that didn’t just tell a global story, but truly lived one.
By Andreas Szakacs2 days ago in Motivation
Holding the Line: Courage in the Face of Injustice
There are moments in history, and in everyday life, when the machinery of society seems to falter. Rules meant to protect, systems designed to safeguard, and authorities tasked with maintaining fairness sometimes fail. They falter not always out of malice, but through indifference, inertia, or simple oversight. Yet, in the spaces where these failures occur, a remarkable human quality often emerges: resilience. It is in these moments, when the world might expect retreat or silence, that individuals and communities discover an extraordinary courage—the courage to hold the line, to insist that fairness, safety, and normality are not negotiable.
By Algieba2 days ago in Motivation
