There’s a powerful quote attributed to Margaret Atwood that has lingered with me: “The desire to be loved is the last illusion: Give it up, and you will be free.” At first glance, it may seem like a direct challenge to a basic human need—to be loved. Yet, when you dig...
In a world where image often trumps substance, debates present a fascinating display of human psychology. On one side, we see a polished figure—someone who has mastered the art of saying all the right things. They’ve trained for this moment, delivering perfectly...
To meet yourself—truly, deeply—Is a courage many never know,To peel the layers slowly, carefully,To face the parts that refused to show. The war within, you’ve waged so long,Against the scars that still remain,The old wounds you thought were buried,Surface now...
As I reflect on the existence of zoos, I can’t help but feel a deep discomfort with the way animals are locked up for human entertainment. Why do animals have to be put in cages so we can pay a fee and have a weekend activity? They belong in their own habitats, yet we...
If the United Nations is the global body meant to represent and protect human rights, and international law is established to govern how nations interact with one another, then why do we still see nations acting as if they are beyond these laws? If all humans are...
It’s no surprise that the most effective healers are those who have walked through the same fires as the ones they seek to help. Pain, hardship, and struggle are universal experiences, but those who emerge with their authenticity intact are the ones who can...
