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The Red Pill Blues
Transitioning from unshakable belief to total skepticism, and from firm convictions to practical realism, I am a millennial who swallowed the red pill, only to discover a longing for an “Unsee” button. As a millennial grappling with an identity crisis, I spent most of my adult years torn between defining myself exclusively through the lens of my faith at one end of the spectrum, and striving to be a global citizen without the constraints of labels at the other end. After two years of research, dialogue, and critical analysis, paired with the media’s relentless efforts to expose the dark and often violent aspects of various religious texts (and history), I find myself confronted with a faltering faith. The shift from faith to skepticism, whether perceived as enlightenment or ingratitude, is a tantalizing process that requires a thorough reevaluation — and often, an overhaul — of one’s worldview. In a nutshell, it weakens our primary coping mechanism for handling the really bad lemons that life throws our way every once in a while.
By Stoned Writer4 years ago in Humans
Ramadan🌙
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and it is a time of spiritual reflection, fasting, prayer, and community. Muslims around the world observe Ramadan by abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours, from dawn to sunset. It is considered to be one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the basic acts that Muslims are expected to fulfill.
By Taimoor Hassan Alvi4 years ago in Humans
What drives people to seek revenge?
Revenge is a complex human emotion that has been explored throughout history in literature, film, and television. It is an act of retaliation against someone who has wronged us, and it is driven by a variety of factors, including feelings of anger, hurt, and injustice. In this article, I will explore what drives people to seek revenge and why this may not always be the healthiest response.
By Amille Porback4 years ago in Humans
Plates of Snow
I sat on the floor, next to the bed and in front of the nightstand staring at the off-white oval plate in front of me. My first thought had been - what a slob. I had been cleaning out my husband’s nightstand so that our 9-year- old son could use it. He wouldn’t need it anymore, thinking about my estranged husbands’ “new” apartment down the street. It was one of those that looked okay on the outside as you drive by at 35 mph but if you look just a little closer you see the rust on the rails, yellowness of the blinds and the baby roach indicating infestation in the corner. In the process I found the plate. My brain, practiced in ignoring the obvious, thought it might be the remnant of a late night snack. And then I saw the razor. And the straw.
By NOLA Steph4 years ago in Humans
Hey Arthur
Saturday 15th April 2023 If not delivered return to Mossy Bottom Farm - Hey Arthur, My beautiful baby boy. You are currently in the living room making a mess with all your toys. You love the ones that sing, and shine with the bright lights, as well as watching Shaun the Sheep - he brings such a delight. You are a little artist in the making despite all the mess, the things you draw make me feel very blessed. Although you don't read your books because you eat them instead, then you kick off your clean pillows and bounce on your bed!
By Rosie J. Sargent4 years ago in Humans
The Enchantment of Blue:
The son of a man who had fallen while swimming from one end of the sea to the other and was about to drown couldn't help but think about the incident with every breath he took. It was an event that had shaped his life, and he often wondered if his father's fate would have been different if he had encountered a different kind of ending. Growing up in a place where the sea was not a part of everyday life, the son had always been fascinated by the power and allure of the ocean. When he first saw the sea at military school, he was filled with a range of emotions - excitement like a child, yet also a fear of the unknown. For him, the sea held both beauty and danger.
By Hüseyin TETİK4 years ago in Humans
The Science of Spine Surgery: Insights from Dr Parthasarathy Srinivasan
Back Pain is one of the most common reasons that affects the everyday lives of people. Back pain may appear like a shooting, burning, or stabbing pain in the muscles. Additionally, the pain may travel down the leg. It can get worse with bending, twisting, lifting, standing, or strolling.
By Total Spine4 years ago in Humans
