Stream of Consciousness

𝓣𝓮𝓷 𝓣𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 𝓘 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓐𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓗𝓮𝓻
she won’t say it aloud, so i’ll say it for her - ten things (or so) i love about the girl i live inside. * i. she keeps rocks.
By Lou Holzabout a year ago in Humans
The Letter I Never Sent
Hey. I’m writing to you from the future—not the distant kind with flying cars and utopias, but the kind where you made it through everything you thought would destroy you. I’m not here to save you, because you’re going to do that yourself. But there are some things I wish you knew before the silence got too loud and the mirrors stopped being kind.
By Aaron Parkerabout a year ago in Humans
Off the Battlefield. Content Warning.
They called me a hero. Strangers in airports. Waitresses with kind eyes. Old men who shook my hand a little too hard, like they were passing down some unspoken torch.
By Aaron Parkerabout a year ago in Humans
Moods of a Complicated...ME!
𐀪1. Find me in dark and shadow, in between the light. Burning brighthot...or in flames waning in the wind. I inherited my Great-Gran's fiery Indian temper** Tempered by my African Gran's quiet, but deadly charm.
By Antoni De'Leonabout a year ago in Humans
Managing stress and anxiety.
/Anxiety is intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating and feeling tired may occur.
By vickyabout a year ago in Humans
10 Things I Love About Me (and No, This Isn't a Rom-Com). Top Story - May 2025.
There are people who blush at the idea of loving themselves out loud. Not me. Not anymore. After years of shrinking, apologizing, and making myself small enough to fit inside the fragile egos of others, I’ve learned that self-love isn’t arrogance — it’s survival. So here’s my list of ten things I absolutely adore about myself. Prepare for some sass and a lot of heart.
By Ellie Hoovsabout a year ago in Humans
Not There Yet?
Sometimes I Feel I Am There, But I Am Not There are moments when I am certain I have arrived. The anticipation builds, the goal seems within reach, and my heart races ahead, convinced that this is it. But just as I stretch out my hand, the thing I longed for dissolves- like a mirage fading in the desert heat. I am left clutching at air, bewildered at how something that felt so real could disappear so easily.
By Vikas Dhingraabout a year ago in Humans
The Final Fate of the Human Being
One day, it will all end. Not just your life or mine—but every voice, every city, every memory ever carved into the bones of the Earth.
By The Waiting Treeabout a year ago in Humans
When Thoughts Seem to Shape Reality
Ever had one of those weird-but-wonderful moments where life feels… synced up with your thoughts? Like, you're walking down the street, randomly thinking about an old school friend you haven’t seen or spoken to in years — and bam! You run into them at the next turn. Or maybe you’ve been oddly drawn to the color green all morning, and suddenly the radio starts talking about “emeralds.” Coincidence? Maybe. But it feels a little more than that, doesn’t it?
By Rahul Kaushlabout a year ago in Humans
What Does My Birth Chart Say About My Financial Future from 2025 to 2028
In a world where financial security feels both essential and elusive, the idea of turning to one’s birth chart for clarity isn’t far-fetched. Astrology, often seen as a guiding light through life’s uncertainties, offers a unique perspective on personal finance, timing, and the rhythm of opportunity and challenge. From 2025 to 2028, many people are wondering what their astrological chart might reveal about their financial journey during this dynamic three-year period. Could there be significant breakthroughs? Are there warning signs of instability? The answers often lie in a deeper understanding of one’s planetary alignments, houses, and transits during these pivotal years.
By Nora Arianaabout a year ago in Humans
When Friendship Breaks
In a quiet town where the sun rose gently over green fields, two best friends lived side by side Aarav and Rehan. They were more than friends; they were like brothers. From childhood to teenage years, they shared everything toys, secrets, dreams, and even fears. Their bond was strong, unshakable, and pure.
By Muhammad Hayatabout a year ago in Humans
The Life You’re Living Isn’t Yours — It’s Who the World Told You to Be
Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like a stranger? Not because your hair’s messy or your eyes look tired — but because something deeper feels off. Because somewhere inside, you know this life you’re living wasn’t truly chosen by you. The clothes you wear. The job you chase. The dreams you pursue and the pressure you carry. Most of it was chosen for you, long before you knew you had a choice. From childhood, we’re handed a script: Be quiet. Be polite. Get good grades. Go to college. Find a “respectable” job. Get married. Buy a house. Stay on the path. And maybe you followed it. Maybe you succeeded. But at what cost? Somewhere along the way, we stop asking what we want — and start following what everyone else expects. --- The Silent Theft of Identity You didn’t notice when it started. Nobody does. You made choices that got applause. You buried parts of yourself that made others uncomfortable. You adopted beliefs not because you examined them — but because they were handed to you, wrapped in tradition and fear. And slowly, almost invisibly, your true self faded behind the version the world applauded. You became “successful” — but unfulfilled. Surrounded — but lonely. Productive — but disconnected. You wake up every morning not in a life you built, but in a role you were assigned. This is the slow death of authenticity — and it’s more common than you think. --- Why the World Wants You Confused Here’s a harsh truth: A confused, insecure, disconnected person is easier to control. If you don’t know who you are, you’ll let others decide for you. If you’re unsure of your worth, you’ll overwork to prove it. If you’re chasing validation, you’ll keep buying, pleasing, striving — never stopping to ask if it’s what you actually want. Entire industries profit from your doubt. Algorithms are designed to distract you from yourself. Marketing thrives on your insecurity. A self-assured, soul-aligned person doesn’t buy what they don’t need. They don’t blindly follow trends or chase approval. They move differently. And that threatens the system. But here’s the good news: You can unlearn the lies. You can reclaim your truth. You can take your life back. --- The Power of Unlearning Reclaiming your life doesn’t start with adding more. It starts with letting go. Letting go of roles you never asked for. Letting go of standards that don’t fit your soul. Letting go of expectations that suffocate your spirit. Ask yourself: Do I really want this career — or was it just what looked “successful” on paper? Do I actually believe this — or was I just taught never to question it? Am I chasing something I love — or just something that makes me look good? These questions aren’t comfortable — but they’re necessary. Because when you start unlearning, you start remembering. You don’t become someone new — you return to who you were before the world told you who to be. --- Your Real Life Feels Different When you live from your truth, everything shifts. You stop performing. You stop people-pleasing. You stop running from yourself. Your “yes” feels bold. Your “no” feels freeing. The world may call you rebellious, unrealistic, or selfish — but deep down, you’ll feel peace. And peace is a signpost. It means you’re getting closer to your true self. You’ll chase less, but feel more whole. You’ll need less, but feel more alive. You’ll stop looking outside for approval — because you’ve come home to yourself. --- Final Thoughts: Rewrite the Script You were never meant to live someone else’s story. You weren’t born to be a copy-paste version of society’s expectations. You were born with fire. With purpose. With your own rhythm. Your own voice. So tear up the script. Question everything. Unfollow what feels fake. Write your own story — even if it’s messy, uncertain, or misunderstood. Because the life you’re meant to live doesn’t require perfection. It only requires courage. And the moment you decide to choose yourself — really choose yourself — you’ll realize: You were never lost. Just hidden. And now, finally, you’re ready to be found.
By SHADOW-WRITESabout a year ago in Humans