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In "Stories of Stigma", author Greg Hitchcock explores the deeply personal and societal impacts of stigma, offering a raw and poignant look into the lives of those affected. Through compelling narratives, Hitchcock challenges perceptions and promotes understanding. Don't miss this thought-provoking work that dives into the complexities of human experience.

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Embers at First Light:  A Child’s Rage

Inspired by Dylan Thomas’ “Do not go gentle into that good night”Personal adaptation of Dembe Zuma’s Final Monologue

A shared destiny. With silent certainty, death awaits us all. Death’s significance is inherently dissolved by the inevitability of fate’s call. What truly matters? Our relentless search; what we pursue, what we discover. how to heal, how to love, how to grow.   How we Live. We cherish these children, more than anyone will ever know. Their remarkable refusal to go quietly into that good night. Their  fight  for  life. A  fight  in  spite. Imposed by dusk in countless ways, yet fiercely committed to the day’s embrace. When confronted by the silence of twilight, they defy in rage.  The  rage  of  life, To rage against the dying of the light. A blaze to capture moments of peace, play, and joy. Their journey—an innocent and curious endeavour to explore life with an unwavering passion—is perhaps the most profound path one can take. Inconceivable that their spark would fade—freed of wake, into that good night. Our time with them, our time together, is never about an ending. It is always about the odyssey, about discovery, about a child’s everlasting reminder—showing us, imploring us; to rage. Do  not  play  gentle  in  this  fight. Rage. Tend  the  embers  of  their  bright  light. Rage,  rage  and  ignite—

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we humans

we humans are constantly intertwined body and soul because our hands are constantly outstretched. we can't help but spread our fingers and open our palms, our hands were made for love. why else would your fingers interlock with mine and never really let go not even if you forget me. not even if we both fade out together. we humans are built to facilitate love we have no maximum capacity, if I love you I will always love you. and if you love me, you'll think of me fondly when you hear my favourite song.

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Currently re-reading Sherry Turkle's Alone Together—and honestly, it’s been a slightly unsettling read. 📖 The book delves into our evolving relationship with technology, particularly the rise of social robots designed to replace human connection. From robot dogs and Furbies to children’s companions and elder care, this rapid technological progression raises a critical question:

Are we forgetting that nothing can truly replace the presence and compassion of another human being?

One point that really struck me: 📱 “Studies show that if two people are having lunch, a cell phone at the table steers the conversation to lighter subjects, and each party feels less invested in the other. It’s not surprising. Each person in the conversation knows that with a phone on the landscape, you can be interrupted at any time.”

This resonates deeply. I already try to keep my phone out of sight during meaningful conversations, but seeing the science behind it reinforces how essential it is to be present.

Other powerful quotes from the book: 👉 “We seem determined to give human qualities to objects and content to treat each other as things.” 👉 “Technology makes us forget what we know about life.” 👉 “Where we examine the assumption that we are getting something important from these new technologies, we must ask whether a technology expands our capacities and possibilities or exploits our vulnerabilities?” 👉 “People are lonely. The network is seductive. But if we are always on, we may deny ourselves the rewards of solitude.”

As a designer, these insights are crucial. The projects I aim to be a part of are not just about bridging the gap between humans and the natural world—but also about bringing us closer to each other.

Turkle’s research is a powerful reminder to reflect on our relationship with technology and consider how we can shift toward more compassionate, human-centered designs. 🌿

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Blood

Blood fills our body more than tears they say, making it more precious. But why is it that men went to war for their families spill of blood but were not able to give answer for those whose tears were spilled because of that? Can't you hear the wind carrying the voices that are crying out loud saying- You take revenge for every ounce of blood drained, yet you cannot answer for our shed tears?

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Thoughts and Quotes #9

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Intellectualizing Internal Struggles Through Art

Intellectualizing Internal Struggles Through Art I use my art to express my struggles and invite viewers to think about the complexities of being human. 🎨✨

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The Illusion of Truth: What We Know May Not Be Real

Sant Kabir’s doha, “Suna sunai sab baatein, jaise phool chandan jaye; Tera bhi satya nahin, jhooth hai, jhooth hai,” presents a profound insight into the nature of truth and perception. He points out that much of what we hear and believe is as fleeting as the fragrance of sandalwood, fading away without a lasting impact. The truth we hold dear, our personal narratives, is often just an illusion—a construct of our limited minds. This teaching delves into the heart of human experience and challenges us to question the stories we tell ourselves and the truths we cling to.

In our daily lives, we gather our understanding of the world from external sources—what we hear, observe, and absorb from society. These external truths, Sant Kabir suggests, are like the fleeting fragrance of sandalwood: pleasant and comforting but impermanent and, ultimately, an illusion. They do not define reality, yet we often attach great importance to them, shaping our beliefs, choices, and sense of identity based on this ephemeral information.

Sant Kabir is not merely dismissing external knowledge but is asking us to look deeper. He reveals that our attachment to these heard or learned truths is the root of our misunderstanding. We believe these stories because they align with our conditioning or the lens through which we view the world. But the moment we pause and reflect, we see that these “truths” are not absolute—they are interpretations, shaped by time, culture, and personal biases.

This doha pushes us to realize that even our own personal truths—what we believe about ourselves and the world—may not be the ultimate truth. Our perceptions are often coloured by desires, fears, and past experiences. We think we know who we are, but that self-image is often a collection of borrowed ideas, societal expectations, and self-deception. What Sant Kabir encourages us to explore is the idea that true reality lies beyond these surface-level truths.

Dissolving the Ego’s Stories: Finding Authenticity

One of the most difficult yet transformative realizations in spiritual growth is understanding that the stories we hold about ourselves—our successes, failures, likes, dislikes—are often constructed by the ego. The ego seeks validation, control, and security by attaching itself to these stories. But these stories can trap us, keeping us from experiencing the true essence of life, which exists beyond labels and personal narratives.

Sant Kabir’s message asks us to let go of the need for definitive truths, to question everything we hold onto, and, in doing so, to dissolve the ego’s grip. He invites us to realize that the “I” we cling to, the identity built on stories, is an illusion—just like the transient fragrance of sandalwood. By recognizing the illusion of these personal truths, we open ourselves to a more profound experience of reality—one that is not defined by fleeting ideas but by a deeper connection with existence.

The Space Beyond the Mind: Where True Understanding Resides

When we stop identifying with the stories in our mind, we move into a space of stillness, a space beyond thought. In this space, the need to label and define dissolves. This is where Sant Kabir’s teaching leads us—to a place where we can see that what we thought was the truth was just a story, and beyond that story is a vast, peaceful awareness.

This is not about rejecting the world or denying practical truths; rather, it’s about recognizing the limitations of the mind and the ego in comprehending ultimate reality. True understanding comes not from gathering more knowledge but from letting go of the need to cling to knowledge. It is about surrendering to the moment, accepting the flow of life, and finding peace in the present.

A Practical Toolkit for Navigating Personal Illusions

To integrate Kabir’s wisdom into your daily life, here’s a practical toolkit to help you question and transcend the personal illusions you may hold:

Daily Reflection: Begin each day by reflecting on one belief or story you hold about yourself or the world. Ask yourself, “Is this really true?” By regularly questioning your assumptions, you start to see how many of them are based on fear, ego, or societal conditioning.

Silent Observation: Set aside 10-15 minutes a day to sit in silence. During this time, simply observe your thoughts without attaching to them. Notice how they arise, change, and fade away, just like the fragrance of sandalwood. This practice helps cultivate detachment from the mind’s stories and opens up a deeper awareness.

Gratitude Without Expectation: Practice gratitude for things as they are, without the need to label them as “good” or “bad.” By accepting life without the mind’s constant judgment, you begin to dissolve the illusions that hold you back from experiencing true peace.

Ego Awareness Practice: Whenever you feel emotionally charged—whether with anger, pride, or insecurity—pause and ask yourself, “What story is my ego telling me right now?” Simply becoming aware of the ego’s narrative begins the process of detachment from it.

Letting Go of Labels: Choose one aspect of your identity each week (e.g., “I am a professional,” “I am successful,” “I am smart”) and consciously loosen your attachment to it. Explore who you are beyond that label. By doing this regularly, you will gradually disidentify from the limiting stories you’ve built around yourself.

Forgiveness Ritual: Every night, write down one thing you forgive yourself for, along with one thing you forgive others for. Forgiveness helps release the mind’s attachment to past stories and clears the path for authentic living.

Truth Meditation: Focus on a simple phrase like “I am not my thoughts, I am not my stories.” Repeat it during meditation and allow yourself to let go of identifying with the mental noise. This will guide you toward a more profound sense of being.

Non-Attachment Challenge: Each day, challenge yourself to let go of one material or emotional attachment. Whether it’s your attachment to an outcome, a belief, or a possession, practice surrendering it. This helps break down the ego’s reliance on external validation.

By incorporating these practices into your daily life, you’ll begin to see the transient nature of personal truths. Sant Kabir’s wisdom offers us a way to break free from the mind’s stories and illusions, guiding us toward a more authentic and peaceful existence. This journey is not about acquiring more knowledge but about stripping away the illusions that prevent us from seeing the truth that already resides within.

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To Be Human: The Role of Suffering in Personal Growth with Jennah-Louise Salkeld

Join Jennah-Louise Salkeld in "To Be Human," a profound exploration of the essential role suffering plays in personal growth. In this thought-provoking discussion, Jennah-Louise delves into the concept that suffering, while often painful and challenging, is a vital part of the human experience that can lead to profound transformation and self-discovery.

Through personal anecdotes, philosophical insights, and practical advice, Jennah-Louise explores how embracing suffering rather than avoiding it can open the door to resilience, empathy, and deeper understanding of oneself and others. This conversation is for anyone seeking to find meaning in their struggles and turn pain into a catalyst for growth. Tune in to discover how suffering can be a powerful teacher on your journey to becoming more fully human, and learn how to navigate life's hardships with grace and courage.

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The Last Imagination

by: Wendel Lux

For a while, Little Bobby played on the sun-bleached play rug. Driving his matchbox car through the flat, yet to him, three-dimensional streets. 

He imagines people and creatures living in a utopia. They all eat cotton candy and never have to wear oxygen tanks to go outside.

He imagines this, instead of the warm stagnation that seemed to pervade all bounds.

Most animal life had died out, because of the loss of the Amazon rainforests and the bleaching extinction of the Great Barrier Reefs.

Amber waves of grain, that before, held an ungovernable rot—sit arid and defunct. Most forms of germination, having stopped from the heat.

In his small hand, the car shown rust and decay, the result of mass evaporation and acid rain. He had played outside, once or twice, before the rains became too corrosive for inhabitation.

In the small base suburb house, he played for hours, winding his way through bleached buildings and curves and roundabouts.

Stopping, every once in a while—to allow an imaginary old person or a plastic creature a safe chance to cross the road. 

December of 2023, his birth month, and a bad time for Gaia. The start of World War 3…

With the war of Ukraine having lasted into the 2030s, fallout appeared inescapable. And after “War Isn’t Murder” became the anthem for the anti-zionist, the world all but woke up…

One might have thought that the smell of decay and decomposition in the streets—and that an actual holocaust is reoccurring—would have snapped the sheep from their stupor of racial extermination. 

Yet, in no way was this the case.

By 2027, the air had grown thick and heavy. It was as if the Earth itself had stopped breathing. 

The tipping point was 2023, a fact. Bobby lost his parents a couple years later, in the coordinated attacks on Air Force bases around the world.

The heat caused children to grow weak hearts, if unconditioned—and with no parents, Bobby had been confined to a cell of sorts. A large room, conditioned just right for his body.

These were perhaps the last sights Bobby's young eyes beheld—before the heat suffocated the rest of existence. 

The streets full of viscera and carrion… 

The ICC, finally, ruling it all genocide.

Biden saying, “that’s outrageous.”

Bobby raised a Christian, had been saved at a young age—in a good Fundamental Baptist church 

The sad truth—the years after 2023 were the start of the apocalypse.

Most of the Christians were unaware that their religious zeal had been among the most harmful, suffocating everyone—robbing them of their passions and their zeal.

Satan had a grip on them. The same enemy, which they feared—had infiltrated their ranks.

He spent years building an army of sheep, training their pastors in wicked rhetoric. That silenced women and encouraged hateful rhetoric against that which was different.

The seven years of apocalypse began, October 7th, 2023. In no way was the Bible an encouragement, it was the devil’s horror story—in sheep’s clothing. 

By 2030, the architects' plans written in stone, the world sailed towards destruction.

The carnival of rust began the moment the oceans evaporated.

The Israelites saw that their messiah had yet to return, and ran from Zion the moment the Hamas militants said “nuclear.”

The deserts spread, supercharged by rapid deforestation. The release of carbon monoxide destroyed all life, and as the temperature rose, so did the amount of desertification. 

Winds became most erratic—increasing erosion and pushing the deserts deep into civilization, as it was.

The axis change of Earth had begun to affect the seasons and things became catastrophically extreme.

The Bible was accurate, in at least one respect… the world would end in a hellscape.

Though, seeing things in retrospect, no one would have thought that religious dogma and political rhetoric would spell the end of things…

Right, Margaret? Right, Ray? Right, George? Right, Stephen?

No one would have called that…

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The Message of Pain: Listening to the Whispers of Emotional and Physical Discomfort May 18, 2024 Shaina Tranquilino

In the fabric of human existence, pain is an undeniable thread, intricately woven into our lives. It comes in various forms—emotional anguish that grips the soul, and physical suffering that strains the body. While often unwelcome, pain carries profound messages, urging us to pause, reflect, and attend to what truly matters. In this exploration, we delve into the profound significance of pain, both emotional and physical, as messengers guiding us toward growth, healing, and self-awareness.

The Whisper of Emotional Pain

Emotional pain, though invisible to the eye, echoes loudly within the chambers of our hearts. It manifests through grief, heartache, anxiety, and a myriad of other sentiments that weigh heavily on our spirits. Yet, behind the veil of distress lies a poignant message—a call to acknowledge and confront the underlying sources of our suffering.

When we experience emotional pain, it serves as a signal—a gentle tap on the shoulder, urging us to delve deeper into our inner landscape. It prompts us to explore our past wounds, unresolved conflicts, and unmet needs. Instead of masking the discomfort with distractions or numbing agents, embracing the pain allows us to embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional healing.

Moreover, emotional pain fosters empathy and compassion, connecting us to the universal human experience. By embracing our vulnerability and acknowledging our struggles, we cultivate authentic connections with others, forging bonds rooted in understanding and empathy.

The Language of Physical Pain

In the realm of physical existence, pain manifests as a visceral reminder of our mortality and fragility. It manifests through injuries, illnesses, and bodily discomfort, disrupting the rhythm of our daily lives. Yet, beneath the surface, physical pain communicates a profound message—a plea for attention, care, and self-preservation.

When we experience physical pain, it compels us to listen to our bodies—to heed the whispers of discomfort and address the underlying causes. Whether it's a sharp pang or a dull ache, pain serves as a beacon, guiding us towards actions that promote healing and restoration.

Furthermore, physical pain underscores the importance of self-care and holistic well-being. It reminds us to prioritize our health, adopt healthy habits, and cultivate a harmonious balance between mind, body, and spirit. By honoring the messages encoded within physical pain, we embark on a journey of self-care and vitality, nurturing ourselves from the inside out.

Embracing the Wisdom of Pain

In the tapestry of human existence, pain is not merely a burden to bear but a profound teacher, imparting invaluable lessons along the way. Whether emotional or physical, pain serves as a catalyst for growth, transformation, and self-awareness. It invites us to confront our innermost fears, embrace our vulnerabilities, and cultivate resilience in the face of adversity.

To harness the wisdom of pain, we must adopt a mindset of curiosity and compassion. Instead of shunning discomfort or seeking quick fixes, we must lean into the discomfort, listening attentively to the messages it conveys. Through introspection, self-reflection, and acts of self-care, we can decode the language of pain, uncovering hidden truths and embracing the fullness of our human experience.

Ultimately, pain is not our adversary but our ally—an ever-present guide illuminating the path towards wholeness, authenticity, and inner peace. By embracing the messages of pain with open hearts and minds, we unlock the door to profound healing and transformation, forging a deeper connection to ourselves and the world around us.

In the symphony of life, let us heed the whispers of pain, for within its depths lies the wisdom of the human spirit, beckoning us towards greater understanding, compassion, and resilience.