Stream of Consciousness
The Boy Who Refused to Blink
I. The Child: Born Guilty The boy was born on a Tuesday—a day his village called Damnation’s Dawn. His mother bled silence, and the doctor wore no gloves. The hospital bed was cold; the window open in winter. They say he didn’t cry when he was born. They say he blinked once, then never again.
By Muhammad Abdullahabout a year ago in Humans
The Four Faces of Ishaaq
I. The Child: Born in a House of Silence Ishaaq was born on a Monday—a day neither holy nor cursed—into a house made of mud, secrets, and silence. His mother’s scream was the only sound in the room when he arrived. Not a wail from Ishaaq, not a word from his father. A midwife muttered “He looks like a thinking boy”, as if that were a curse in a town that worshipped ignorance.
By Muhammad Abdullahabout a year ago in Humans
Is It Love or Just a Wound to Heal?
Have you ever met someone and felt an intense, almost unexplainable pull toward them? Like you've known them forever, or that they were meant to come into your life? Sometimes, that electric connection isn't love — it's a reflection of something much deeper: a wound waiting to be healed.
By F. M. Rayaanabout a year ago in Humans
Overcoming Anger and Hurt
You've probably felt anger or hurt before. These feelings can hurt your relationships and how you feel about yourself. It's important to accept these feelings as normal. This is the first step to feeling better. By being kind to yourself, you can start to heal and grow.
By LaMarion Zieglerabout a year ago in Humans
The Rise of the Quiet Revolution: Why Introverts Are Taking the Lead . AI-Generated.
When Albert Einstein first introduced his theories, he didn’t command attention through grand speeches or displays. Instead, his quiet and introspective nature led him to contemplate the mysteries of the universe in ways others hadn’t dared to. His groundbreaking work forever changed how we understand space, time, and reality. In a world that often celebrates the loudest voices, Einstein’s story reminds us that quiet thoughtfulness can lead to the most profound breakthroughs — that introverts have always held the ability to lead through insight rather than volume.
By Kadeeja Mariyamabout a year ago in Humans
You Know More Than You Think
How Long Has It Been Since You Listened to Your Inner Voice? In the rush of daily life, when was the last time you truly paused to listen to yourself? Not the you that answers emails, meets deadlines, or scrolls through endless notifications, but the quieter, deeper you. The one that speaks only when the world falls silent. It’s a voice that doesn’t compete with the noise of life. It waits patiently, whispering truths you might have forgotten in the chaos.
By Whitestone Yongabout a year ago in Humans
The Pandemic Didn’t End—We Just Stopped Talking About It
The Illusion of Closure It was easy to think that the pandemic was over once the masks were removed and the headlines stopped. Classrooms filled, weddings resumed, and airports reopened. Without the mist of fabric separating us, we shook hands, gave each other another hug, and grinned. Nevertheless, the virus persisted. Yes, we did. These whispers are now becoming more audible in the background hum of our everyday lives. Hospitals are silently preparing, new variants are being found, and once more, it seems like everyone is holding their breath. The fear, however, is more subdued this time. We’re exhausted, not because it’s less real. Weary of mourning. I’m sick of worrying. I’m sick of remembering. 2019: When the World Changed Overnight It started in China’s Wuhan. December of 2019. A group of cases that resembled pneumonia turned into a nightmare for the entire world. COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by March 2020. The borders were closed. Whole cities were under lockdown. They raided supermarkets. The once-vibrant streets became eerily quiet. It was a human crisis, not merely a medical one. Livelihoods fell apart. Schools were no longer accessible to children. The elderly passed away by themselves. With stethoscopes and wet scrubs, frontline workers held the line at the gates like soldiers throughout it all. Vaccines offered hope by early 2021, but the wounds were severe. Institutional trust was eroded. Compared to the virus, conspiracy theories spread more quickly. And innumerable lives were irrevocably altered for each patient who recovered. A World That Held Its Breath When NamesBecome Silence and Numbers Become Names Numbers weren't just data during the pandemic's peak months; they were heartbreak quantified in numbers. ✨ The United States Over 1.1 million deaths More than 103 million infections In New York, bodies were kept in refrigerated trucks. Families were able to say goodbye virtually thanks to nurses holding iPads. ✨ India Over 530,000 official deaths (possibly 4 million total) Parking lots became intensive care units due to oxygen shortages. Crematoriums were open 24/7. ✨ Brazil 700,000+ fatalities Overcrowded hospitals, mass graves, and a public health system on the verge of collapse. ✨ Italy Just in the first half of 2020, over 30,000 deaths Dozens of coffins were transported out of Bergamo by military trucks. ✨ China 120,000+ reported deaths Entire cities quarantined. Streets disinfected by drones. ✨ Bangladesh Over 2.05 million infections More than 29,500 confirmed deaths Families waited outside Dhaka hospitals for oxygen. Red flags marked homes in isolation. Nurses worked around the clock, often without proper protection. During the Delta wave, cemeteries struggled to cope. Yet, in the darkness, the country lit small lamps of hope—from food relief to prayer mats. ✨ Global Toll 770+ million infections 18–33 million estimated deaths (direct and indirect) Each a story. Each a universe lost. The Virus Today: A Quiet Reentry The virus has not disappeared as 2025 approaches; it has only changed. There are new variations that come with new risks, like KP.2 and FLiRT. Despite the fact that many people have received vaccinations or have had prior infections, these variations pose new difficulties:
By Tousif Arafatabout a year ago in Humans
Dear Emanuel. Top Story - June 2025.
Dear Emanuel I know not to start a letter with the phrase, “I am writing” because Mrs Digby let me know that it was superfluous and Mrs D’Rosario told me it was hack. But it is hard to know how to start a letter to a man I only met once.
By Rachel Robbinsabout a year ago in Humans
