Picsart One of the hardest lessons in life is realizing that some people simply don’t value you the way you value them. It’s painful especially when one has given their best, been there through their dark days, and supported them without conditions. Yet, they make excuses, show inconsistency, or treat one’s presence like it’s optional. … Continue reading Stop Expecting More from Those Who Have Shown You Time and Time Again That You Don’t Matter
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The Uprising Global Religious Tensions: Causes, Consequences, and the Call for Unity
Picsart In recent years, the world has witnessed a noticeable rise in religious tensions from violent conflicts and political polarization to deep social divisions fueled by faith-based ideologies. What was once thought to be a slowly fading phenomenon in an age of globalization and digital connectivity has instead re-emerged with alarming intensity. Social media is … Continue reading The Uprising Global Religious Tensions: Causes, Consequences, and the Call for Unity
True Societal Growth Begins With the Innovation of the Mind
In response to my article “Has Modern Society Made Humans Smarter or More Ignorant? Read more” someone raised a concern about how his son who used to love reading books and magazines, as well as any radio or tv channels that put out educational contents, like national geographic, and nat geo wild, suddenly stopped reading … Continue reading True Societal Growth Begins With the Innovation of the Mind
THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN
Picsart What is Christianity? Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Walk with me: The aim of Jesus Christ is to unite mankind under the canopy of God, with the “Truth,” which is the knowledge of the one true God. He moved to achieve this by … Continue reading THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN
Kindness should be a norm and not a luxury
Write about a random act of kindness you've done for someone. In a world where the majority live in survival mode, kindness is a treasure. In my article “kindness is not weakness” I highlighted that survival mode is the lowest form of the human nature, with empathy being the highest. Read more In a world … Continue reading Kindness should be a norm and not a luxury
Has Modern Society Made Humans Smarter or More Ignorant?
Modern society has made incredible progress in science, technology, education, and communication. But it has also created a world filled with distractions, misinformation, and shallow thinking. So, the answer depends on how we define “smarter” and “ignorant.” In my article: Why the World is Going Backwards in the Presence of Abundant Knowledge, I examined the … Continue reading Has Modern Society Made Humans Smarter or More Ignorant?
Should Children be Their Parent’s Retirement Plan?
I recently came across a lady’s post, “your kids are not your retirement plan. Raising them with the expectation they’ll take care of you in old age is emotional blackmail disguised as culture.” Emphasizing that parents should instead plan their future, and parent out of love, not investment. Posts like this carry mix feelings. In … Continue reading Should Children be Their Parent’s Retirement Plan?
What do you know about racism?
Racism! So simple a word, yet echoes in silence, breeding hatred, pain, and fear in it wake. Almost every individual who is of age, somehow have an opinion about racism, as they are either assumed to be a perpetrator or a victim of it. But, what exactly is this racism? Many are of the belief … Continue reading What do you know about racism?
Are You Emotionally Intelligent, or are You Just Being Emotional?
Most individuals believe that they have high emotional intelligence, when in fact they are simply highly emotional. Thoughts provoking right? Yeah, you should think about it. The difference between the two, lies in how emotions are experienced and managed. Allow me to break it down for you: Being Emotional Being emotional means intensely experiencing and … Continue reading Are You Emotionally Intelligent, or are You Just Being Emotional?
KINDNESS IS NOT WEAKNESS
Kindness is the quality or an act of being considerate, thoughtful in your dealings towards others. It means treating others with respect and empathy. In today’s world, it is difficult to be kind. The world currently thrives in a culture where individuals live on survival mode. When one is in competition for survival, it is … Continue reading KINDNESS IS NOT WEAKNESS
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