Humanity
The Symphony of Resilience: Building Stronger Together in Resilient Springs
In the quaint town of Resilient Springs, nestled between rolling hills and meandering streams, lived a determined young girl named Mia. Mia's story unfolded against the backdrop of a town that had weathered its fair share of challenges, but each setback only fueled the community's unwavering spirit of resilience.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO3 years ago in Confessions
"The Harmony of Diversity"
In the vibrant town of Unityville, where laughter echoed through streets adorned with colors of various cultures, lived a spirited young girl named Aisha. Aisha was the embodiment of diversity, a bridge between different worlds. Her story unfolded in a town that celebrated not just tolerance but true understanding and appreciation for the myriad backgrounds that colored the community.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO3 years ago in Confessions
The Lantern of Empathy
In the heart of Empathyville, where the gentle winds carried whispers of understanding, lived a curious girl named Maya. Maya was unlike her peers; she possessed a unique gift—a lantern that glowed with the colors of others' emotions. This magical lantern not only illuminated the darkest corners of Empathyville but also served as a beacon of compassion.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO3 years ago in Confessions
Comparison Really is the Thief of Joy
I was journalling last night about what my main issues were that were keeping me up at night. The night before, I’d slept at midnight, despite getting into bed at 10:30 pm just because I was overthinking constantly. I felt all the emotions, resentment, anger, fear, discouraged and dejected. I had some news from work this week about a change in my job title and responsibilities. I realised most of my negative feelings were due to comparison, which has had such a hold on me for far too long.
By AV3 years ago in Confessions
I Confess
Introduction I am listed as a Top Creator in the Vocal Confessions and Beat communities, I have lost count of the number of Top Stories I have received, and I even placed in a Vocal Challenge, but I still don't believe that Vocal themselves consider me a serious creator. That is completely at odds with my Vocal friends and audience.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Confessions
Four Things I Would Tell My Younger Self
We often talk about what we would tell our younger selves. Maybe we would warn them of something that is going to happen that is out of their control. Perhaps we would tell them what to look forward to or something they shouldn't do.
By Alexandria Stanwyck3 years ago in Confessions
Taboos in Romantic Relationships
Introduction Love is a beautiful yet complex emotion. However, there are certain taboos and pitfalls that can threaten the health and stability of romantic relationships. It is crucial to understand and avoid these taboos to ensure a healthy and thriving love connection. This article delves into the taboos in romantic relationships, including lack of communication, jealousy, mistrust, neglecting one's needs, and being overly clingy, among other issues. It provides advice on how to navigate these challenges and maintain a healthy love relationship.
By Isabella3 years ago in Confessions
Back To Square One
So here we are again: square one. I suppose it is a euphemism of sorts, though it is not a word I have until now chanced consciously. I am homeless, and now jobless. Frankly, I was tired of my old job, anyway, and I could have kept it by picking up the phone, but, then again, I'm worth more than an employee at will--to put it neutrally.
By Ad-Libbing With The Z-Man3 years ago in Confessions
How Palestinians were expelled from their homes.
This is a story about what happened here in 1948. We are only 750 people. And everybody knows each other. It was a black spot in the history. That history has been carefully concealed... purposefully distorted, and in the West, largely forgotten. They put our village as an example of what they can do. The massacre in this village was one of many in a series of catastrophic events... that became known as the Nakba. When hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were violently displaced from their homeland... in order to create the state of Israel. “In May of 1948, a new Jewish state Israel was born in a bath of blood.” The borders of Palestine have been changed forcefully over time. But historically, this region has been home to Palestinians for centuries with hundreds of villages and thriving cities. One of them being the central city of Jerusalem... with holy sites important to Jewish Christian and Muslim people. By the late Ottoman Empire, Palestinians living here were overwhelmingly Muslim with minority Christian and Jewish native populations, too. But regardless of religion Palestinians were often referred to as Arabs. People of the Arabic speaking world despite their distinctive culture. Palestinians have long distinguished themselves as Ahl Filastīn... or the people of Palestine. They developed a distinctive Arabic accent. They developed regional food, regional dress, and family ties. But by the time World War I began... several key political forces were competing for control of these lands. First, there was a growing Arab political movement... looking for independence from the Ottoman Empire in hopes of a unified Arab state that would include Palestine. Then there were Zionists a political group that had one main goal: The creation of a Jewish state. Zionism was a response to an increasingly brutal climate for Jewish people, particularly in Europe and Russia... where there was a massive wave of antisemitism... including large scale attacks in the late 1800s and early 1900s. After briefly considering other areas for a new state including Uganda and Argentina... Zionist leaders decided on Palestine because of its connection to early religious history. But there was a third key group with political interests here. The British. Control of the region would allow them to expand their spheres of influence and protect trade routes to India. During World War I, since both the British and the Arab independence movement wanted Palestine... they decided to go after the Ottomans together with an important pledge. Through a series of letters in 1916 an Arab leader and a British official agreed that if Arabs would help the British fight the Ottomans and give the British economic and other foreign privileges in Arab lands... in return, the British would recognize and support an independent Arab state. Soon the Arabs started doing their part in revolting against the Ottomans making it easier for the British to move in. But the next year the British issued a new declaration and betrayed the Arabs. “In 1917, Lord Allenby conquered the Holy Land... and the Jews were promised a national home in Palestine.” Without consulting the native Palestinian population... the British issued what's known as the Balfour Declaration: Supporting the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people. So instead of supporting the idea of Palestine as part of a unified and independent Arab state... the British pledged to help secure this land for Zionists. It was a strategic move. This declaration opened up a pathway for Britain to gain power in Palestine. Under the guise that it was supporting the self-determination of another people... of a people in Palestine... who don't reside there yet. As for Palestine's majority Arab population the declaration referred to them as non-Jewish communities... who would be given civil and religious rights... but not political rights. A few years later, after World War
By Sharon Matarimo3 years ago in Confessions
I Will Never Forget My Friend Amelia
Every Sunday morning when I walk into the church, I dip my fingers in the holy water, make the sign of the cross, bow, and walk over to the other side of the building to light a candle. As I light it, I pray, using whatever words I have in the moment.
By MaryClare StFrancis3 years ago in Confessions
The Confession of a Mafia Hitman
Richard Kuklinski, a name that would send shivers down the spine of even the most hardened individuals, was a notorious Mafia hitman who operated during the dark and treacherous days of the 1990s. His chilling confession would go down in history as a revelation of the brutal and ruthless nature of organized crime, forever altering the landscape of the criminal underworld.
By Moses Mukuka3 years ago in Confessions
