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I Tried Meditation and Fell Asleep
Introduction The goal of meditation is to bring inner peace, clarity, and insight. But for me, it just brought deep, uninterrupted sleep. When I first decided to try meditation, I had high hopes that I would become more mindful, have less stress, and maybe even discover some of my own wisdom. I, on the other hand, kept drifting off into dreamland. At first, I thought I was doing something wrong. However, it turned out that my unintentional nap gave me a completely new perspective on meditation, relaxation, and what it really means to be mindful. The Decision to Meditate
By Afia Sikder2 years ago in Humor
Just a Cuppa
Jarred from my sleep by the shrill exclamation of my alarm, I dazedly swipe the disable option from my watch, feeling immediate relief at the resulting absence of noise. I grumble (just another part of my daily routine) then shuffle into my boots/stilettos/[texture not found] slippers and meander to the bathroom. I perform my morning ablutions, brushing my teeth while the video game visage peers back at me through lidded, groggy eyes. I chuckle; my ability to visualize is ordinarily non-existent. I must be more tired than I thought.
By Chris Walker2 years ago in Humor
The Garbage Chute Incident
Ted’s day had been perfectly ordinary up until the moment he threw the trash bag down the garbage chute. He had done this countless times before—open the metal hatch, toss, listen for the distant thud below— you can hear everything from the second floor. Simple. Routine. Nothing remarkable.
By Ashley Ball2 years ago in Humor
Memories, Voices, and the Unexpected Twists of Life
Our minds hold onto memories in peculiar ways. While some people remember names effortlessly, I’ve always found myself associating people with their faces and voices rather than their names. This has led to some heartwarming—and occasionally awkward—experiences.
By Ganashree P2 years ago in Humor
The Toaster Rebellion
It started like any other morning. I stumbled into the kitchen, half-asleep, barely functioning, and operating entirely on muscle memory. I grabbed two slices of bread—whole wheat, because I was trying to be healthy—and tossed them into the toaster.
By Ilsa Sophia2 years ago in Humor
Background Characters
Oh, sweet Saint Jerome, not another pair. Do I have SUCKER printed on my forehead? This is the fifth pair of idiots this week, coming into our border town with their stupid selfie sticks and flip flops and no amount of sunscreen in sight and put down that scorpion this instant are you trying to kill yourselves? Go home! Don’t come to the desert in spring unless you know what you’re getting into!
By Meredith Harmon2 years ago in Humor
The Silence Between Us. AI-Generated.
There is a space between people that words cannot fill. It’s not the kind of silence that comes from a lack of things to say, but the kind that lingers when the unsaid becomes too heavy to bear. It’s the silence between two people who once knew each other so well that words were almost unnecessary—and now, they are entirely insufficient.
By Muzammil Faraz2 years ago in Humor
