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I Thought It Needed Water
The plant looked dry. That’s important context, because I’d like it noted from the start that my intentions were good. Negligent people don’t notice dryness. Negligent people walk past suffering every day. I noticed. I acted. If anything, this situation began with empathy.
By Alain SUPPINI6 months ago in Confessions
I Am a Public Health Practitioner and I Am Exhausted — Here Is What I Know About Why You Are Too
You didn't get into this field for the money. Nobody does. You got in because somewhere — in a classroom, in a community, at a funeral you attended too young — something clicked. You understood that health was not a personal failing. That zip codes determine life expectancy more than genetic codes. That the water people drink, the air they breathe, the food they can afford, the stress they absorb — all of it is political. All of it is preventable. And you decided that knowledge was too important to keep to yourself.
By Soibifaa6 months ago in Confessions
The Hidden Meaning of Red Stilettos. Runner-Up in I Made It Worse Challenge.
i. The View from Red Stilettos Imagine me at twenty-six. On the bright side of life, thriving after surviving a near-fatal disease—the same one that took my grandfather when he was thirty-six. I had my fair share of wins: a career as a Tom Ford beauty consultant, improving salaries, improving life, as it goes.
By Imola Tóth6 months ago in Confessions
Who Is the Killer of the World?
Who Is the Killer of the World? The world is a beautiful place filled with mountains, rivers, forests, oceans, animals, and billions of human beings. Nature provides everything needed for life: clean air, fresh water, food, and shelter. However, today the world is facing serious problems such as pollution, war, climate change, hunger, violence, and destruction of natural resources. Many people ask an important question: “Who is the killer of the world?” The answer is simple but painful. Humans themselves are becoming the biggest killers of the world through greed, selfishness, hatred, and carelessness.
By Wings of Time 6 months ago in Confessions
How Beijing Shapes Global Sanctions
China’s Strategic Veto: How Beijing Shapes Global Sanctions In the complex arena of international diplomacy, few tools carry as much weight as economic sanctions. They are designed to pressure governments, deter aggression, and enforce global norms without resorting to military force. Yet, the effectiveness of sanctions often depends not only on intent but on consensus—particularly within the United Nations Security Council. Here, one country’s decision can shift the entire outcome, and China has increasingly used its position to influence that balance.
By Wings of Time 6 months ago in Confessions
I’m Sorry… It Got Worse: A Hilarious Apology That Spirals Completely Out of Control
I’d like to begin by saying I’m sorry. Not a casual sorry. Not a “whoops, my bad” tossed over the shoulder while walking away. I mean a sincere, sit-down, make-eye-contact, possibly-bring-snacks kind of apology. The kind that suggests I am fully aware something has gone terribly wrong… even if I am only just now understanding exactly how wrong.
By Kamel Saidani6 months ago in Confessions
Speakers, Decorating, Hospitality, And Emcee
The conference I participated in was perfect for me. Maybe not for others. I attend weekly ceremony for the water, and I have been doing that since 2012, when I moved up north. The healing ceremony was all about water. The women were using 4 little boy water drums.
By Denise E Lindquist6 months ago in Confessions
Ex-CIA Analyst Alleges Trump Sought Nuclear Strike on Iran
Ex-CIA Analyst Alleges Trump Sought Nuclear Strike on Iran A major political storm erupted after retired CIA analyst Larry Johnson claimed that former U.S. President Donald Trump attempted to use nuclear launch codes against Iran during a high-level emergency meeting. According to Johnson, the move was reportedly stopped by General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before any final action could be taken.
By Wings of Time 6 months ago in Confessions
