Self-help
Choosing to be Homeless in San Francisco
How it started... Growing up surrounded by people can make one feel as if the concept of “alone” is more than foreign, possibly even unrealistic in actuality. Is it possible to feel alone if you’re never able to experience the reality of being left to one’s self? And yet, loneliness is a notion I understand quite intimately. In fact, I can claim that I have spent the greatest majority of my life operating from this particular viewpoint, regardless of the fact that I have resided and traveled within some of the biggest and busiest cities in the world. I, in no way, consider this to be an accomplishment, but again, wish to convey the idea that being lonely is possible for anyone regardless of outward appearances and situation.
By Kat Bartschi2 years ago in Chapters
The Lighthouse of Lost Dreams
Once upon a time, on a remote island off the coast of Ireland, there stood a solitary lighthouse, known far and wide as the "Lighthouse of Lost Dreams." Perched on a rugged cliff, it overlooked the turbulent sea, its light a beacon to guide sailors through treacherous waters. Yet, it was not just a navigational aid; it held a secret known only to a select few.
By Alite Digitals2 years ago in Chapters
WILL SMITH: THE COMEBACK KID.
Will Smith is quite possibly of the greatest star on the planet, yet his profession endured a shot in Walk 2022 when he slapped Chris Rock in front of an audience at the Oscars. The episode was broadly censured, and Smith was prohibited from going to the Foundation Grants for a long time.
By Christian Agbodzi (10978174)2 years ago in Chapters
Long COVID cases
A recent survey has revealed that individuals can experience persistent symptoms similar to those of a common cold, similar to the lingering effects of long COVID-19. The survey data indicates that while symptoms may be comparable in both groups, individuals with long COVID-19 are more prone to experiencing more severe health complications. Medical professionals emphasize that long COVID should not be confused with the so-called "long cold."
By Fahima Nazneen Rahman2 years ago in Chapters
Liquid relationships that evaporate
Zygmunt Bauman once said that we live in liquid times where nothing is made to last. He spoke of people being treated like consumer goods, meaning that if they have flaws, they are discarded. Or even replaced by updated versions. People are judged by our expectations, and if they can't meet them, they are returned to their origin at an even greater speed than when they arrived. Since expectations never take into account the less desirable things, they will inevitably be rejected for who they really are. People are chosen in the same way that a new car is chosen, with the expectation that it will have certain features and extras that we require, and when we discover that the car has flaws and imperfections, we park it and go in search of a new one.Perhaps we want one that is more beautiful, more powerful, and more fashionable—even a color that we like more—but the car that disappointed our expectations is one that we will never want again.
By Sergio Rijo2 years ago in Chapters
Proudly Humble
Silent screams, the inaudible murmurs of those who ask for help from themselves. There are days when trying to see the sun is useless; the black storm clouds do not dissipate. Rain falls on our faces in the form of tears, and painful lightning strikes our chest. No matter how much wind the storm seems to bring, it comes without air, an air that is missing with every breath of our being.
By Sergio Rijo2 years ago in Chapters
No one commands the soul
No one commands the soul. It stays where it is enchanted." A quote by Fernando Pessoa that fascinates me. I have always been a human being who lived through the soul, through feeling, and I always stopped where I was enchanted. I have never wished for something defined by physical or intellectual ideals. I have always been fascinated by the details of simple things, those things that few people notice and most ignore. This is true for people and everything else. I have always made my soul the compass of my heart, even knowing that it is not infallible and that it has often hurt me by leading me to paths and places that caused me pain. But I realized that everything works in a greater consciousness, that every path that leads to something magical has inhospitable places disguised as wonderful gardens. If it weren't like this, we wouldn't be able to see everything from different perspectives, and we wouldn't be able to put the best virtues of our essence into practice.
By Sergio Rijo2 years ago in Chapters
Galaxy of Love
If I don't fight for you, who will I fight for? You were imprinted on my being even before I was a person here. Everything made sense because it made me feel that authenticity when the soul vibrates. Just one more life, maybe... but this unique feeling is not limited to one life; it is a feeling of existence. It traverses time, space, and any dimension; it is a feeling that is not limited to what can be explained but mainly to what cannot be explained and yet makes so much sense.
By Sergio Rijo2 years ago in Chapters
The weak condemn
Forgiveness is the greatest virtue of the strong: those who, even in pain, choose to forgive instead of condemning those who cause them that same pain. Who is stronger than Jesus himself, who, in a moment of extreme pain, forgave and even asked the Father to forgive them, for they did not know what they were doing?
By Sergio Rijo2 years ago in Chapters
I have the power because I am a superhero!
Victimhood and empowerment are two opposite poles; those who feel like victims have no power, and those who have power cannot feel like victims. These are perhaps two of the few opposite poles where balance does not matter. We cannot be half victims and half empowered; the equation always leans towards the victim because those who cannot attain complete empowerment will always be victims.
By Sergio Rijo2 years ago in Chapters
