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The More More More
Why don’t you go easy on me, Life… why don’t you? It’s the same old Sunday night, and my chest grows tighter, tighter. The same old Sunday night— but I’m not hoping for a Monday on the other end of my blink. Work stacks up— a weight beyond what even a camel can bear. Capitalism never bothers. Corporate never flinches. I stand in the center, bound by threads pulling me apart, day by day. I shed my skin, showed my bones. But all eyes turned blind— because I’m known as the camel built to carry and wither. They said: You’re…
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The Quest To Happiness
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? How to define happiness? We all define happiness differently, don’t we? Not everyone is made happy by the same things or people. For me, happiness feels like warmth and comfort. It’s like resting under the shade of a tree while watching big, fluffy clouds move aimlessly across the sky. Happiness is like breathing without difficulty. It’s the overflowing emotion I see in my dogs’ eyes when they catch sight of me as I return home. Some days, happiness is just a feeling that comes naturally. Happiness is the kind of emotion…
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Grandfather
I always want to shut my ears when someone talks about their grandparents, especially their grandfather. Maybe it’s because I don’t have them. That’s what I told myself when I was a kid. Maybe it’s because I couldn’t relate. That’s what I told myself when I was a teenager. Maybe it’s because I couldn’t change the past. That’s what I told myself today. The past me always looked in awe at kids who talked about their grandparents buying them this and that, giving them allowances and hugging them hard, cooking them their favorite dishes, telling them all the random funny…
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Being Weak: Personal Reflection
Weakness is a word that we often associate with our inabilities, negativity, shame, or failure. We tend to avoid it, hide it, or deny it. But what if we could see weakness differently? Weakness has two sides: physical and emotional. I experienced the extremes of both. Physical Weakness The first time I felt physically weak was when I was diagnosed with a health condition that affected my muscles, nerves and bones. I had to undergo several diagnostics, and treatments, and I spent months in the hospital and at home, unable to do the things… Things which I thought were not…
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Thriving
Life’s unpredictability fades as we grow. Tom Hanks’ words remind us that all feelings pass. Thriving means disregarding unnecessary emotions and embracing indifference, leading to better mental health and resilience.
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Yumi’s Cells Review: Creative and Relatable!
“Yumi’s Cells” is a relatable and heartwarming South Korean series that portrays the everyday life of a woman through the perspective of her cells, highlighting self-love and relatability. The well-casted characters and romantic elements make it a must-watch.
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The Inseparable Unity of Language, Literature, and Culture
Languages and literatures are vital for communication and cultural identity, preserving heritage while shaping unique community experiences across generations.
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