Stream of Consciousness
Coming of Age
Many, many moons ago, the human body would develop the wisdom tooth as a way of compensating for the wear and tear owing to the rough diet. At the time, the provision was necessary to help aid the overworking molars and premolars to ensure the rest of the body still enjoyed both the pleasure and the benefit of chomping on raw meat and barely ripe fruit, or whatever it is our ancestors nourished their bodies with. As nature always decides, the teeth would cave and crown, almost like an infant at the ninth month (or whenever it’s ready to make its grand arrival, really), when the time was right. When the good old ones had held the fort for as long as they could and chewed on bones fingers couldn’t count and memories made turned so faint stories about them were no longer being told. Their arrival was just in time for the shift change, when the little boys were becoming men and little girls were coming of age.
By Thandoe Clioabout a year ago in Humans
I Forgave Everyone Who Hurt Me—Except Myself
Forgiveness is something people talk about like it’s simple. Just let it go, they say. Free yourself from the weight of anger, resentment, and pain. I tried to live by that advice. I gave forgiveness freely to those who betrayed me, left me, lied to me, and broke me in ways I didn’t think I could recover from. And in many ways, it worked. The bitterness I once carried toward others loosened its grip on me. But there was one person I couldn’t forgive. Myself.
By Azmat Roman ✨about a year ago in Humans
Mentorship Made Me Better: How Editorial Feedback Sharpened My Voice
When I first joined Urban Era Marketing as a writer, I thought I knew my voice. I was confident that if I researched thoroughly, structured carefully, and delivered on time, my drafts would be enough. What I didn’t realize was that author mentorship would become the key to unlocking the kind of writing that doesn’t just inform, but resonates.
By Leigh Cala-orabout a year ago in Humans
When the World Fell Silent, I Found My Voice
Excerpt (Short Intro): For years, I carried a silence that no one else could hear. Behind every smile was a storm I never let escape. This is the story of the night everything changed—the night I learned that speaking up can save a life, even your own.
By Roohullah Roohani about a year ago in Humans
In Name Only
There are things in this world which purport to exist; whether they’re pleasant or unpleasant, chaos or bliss. They may be perpetual or more temporary. They might be large, small, or anywhere in between. Really, they come in all different kinds of shapes and sizes.
By Snarky Lisaabout a year ago in Humans
Was Martin Luther King Jr. an INFJ? The Personality Type of a Civil Rights Icon
What made Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most uniquely powerful leaders of the 20th century? Was it the eloquence of his speeches, the strategy of his campaigns, or something deeper within his psychological makeup? While history often focuses on King’s role in the Civil Rights Movement, examining his personality through the lens of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)—a system derived from Carl Jung’s theories of psychological types—provides a fascinating perspective.
By Sunshine Firecracker™about a year ago in Humans
I’m wicked and I’m lazy
I have not put pen to paper in any meaningful way for at least a year. When I say pen to paper of course I mean tapping away on my phone, with one finger mind you, but anyway the result is the same. When I say meaningful, I am referring to a piece that grabs your attention whether it be a poem, a review a silly fiction piece or just me grappling with some problem real or imagined and talking out loud about it.
By Gillian Lesley Scottabout a year ago in Humans
About Steve Gouws
I’m Steve Gouws, a professional English voice over artist providing high-quality and affordable voice over services from my home recording studio. Every project is carefully edited, mixed, and produced to meet broadcast standards. My vocal range spans from Young Adult to Old Age, and I record in Neutral English, South African English, and American accents, delivering anything from bright and friendly to deep and powerful tones.
By Steve Gouws Voiceoverabout a year ago in Humans
