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ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE
Apr 21
Finding Inspiration
The Honest Perspective Weekly Prompt — October 7th — 13th
The Honest Perspective Weekly Prompt — October 7th — 13th
Diving in to inspiration
ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE
Oct 6
Latest Stories
Autumn
Autumn
Hopes and Dreams
Dr. Waqas Ahmad
Oct 6
Bow Down and Drop Off
Bow Down and Drop Off
a poem
Dr. Shamaima Irfan
Oct 5
Guarantee to Live Is Not to Die
Guarantee to Live Is Not to Die
Free Verse
Dr. Waqas Ahmad
Oct 5
A Shattered Reflection
A Shattered Reflection
a poem
Umaima Irfan
Oct 5
The Difference Between An Essay and an Article
The Difference Between An Essay and an Article
and why I think comments should reflect this
Chantelle Atkins
Oct 4
The Discourse around P. Diddy and Trump’s Divisiveness Has Me Running Out of Lines To Draw
The Discourse around P. Diddy and Trump’s Divisiveness Has Me Running Out of Lines To Draw
Why taking a stand has me wondering if I’m going to have to compartmentalize my beliefs so I can enjoy life
K. Queen
Oct 4
The Artist’s Role: Living in the Flow of Life
The Artist’s Role: Living in the Flow of Life
Embracing the Creative Mystery of Sound and Meaning
Selfsutras
Oct 4
Love as a Wound
Love as a Wound
a poem
Umaima Irfan
Oct 4
The Ghosts Of Medium
The Ghosts Of Medium
And wondering why they stopped writing
Stephen Tontz
Oct 4
These are not “Just Words”
These are not “Just Words”
They are far more than just letters or syllables
Mahrukh Fatima
Oct 4
It’s Not a Bad Habit — It’s a Choice
It’s Not a Bad Habit — It’s a Choice
Why calling it a “bad habit” takes away your power.
Kelsey Schaefer
Oct 2
Are You Enjoying Compound Interest From Your Lifelong Investments Today?
Are You Enjoying Compound Interest From Your Lifelong Investments Today?
Reaping the joys of long-term effort
Julia_Elsie
Oct 2
Are We the Knower or the Witness?
Are We the Knower or the Witness?
The Paradox of Consciousness
Selfsutras
Oct 2
The Curious Case of the Vanishing Boredom
The Curious Case of the Vanishing Boredom
Scrolling away our creative potential
Raahil Modi 🌿
Oct 1
You’re Tired and Want to Take A Break
You’re Tired and Want to Take A Break
But will those “hustle” people on the internet approve?
Akhil Salim
Oct 1
Don’t Let Dust Settle on Your Story
Don’t Let Dust Settle on Your Story
What a dusty car taught me about life and purpose!
Akhilesh Telkar
Oct 1
OSIB Part 3: How to Be Black 101
OSIB Part 3: How to Be Black 101
Challenging the Formula: My Journey Through the Stereotypes of Black Identity
K. Queen
Sep 30
My Journey of Unlearning and Personal Growth
My Journey of Unlearning and Personal Growth
How letting go of old habits and beliefs opened the door to new opportunities
Pradip
Sep 30
Why Spirituality is for Everyone
Why Spirituality is for Everyone
how to live like an Indian monk
Selfsutras
Sep 30
Family Tree
Family Tree
Support through the changing seasons
Karen Hoffman
Sep 30
Small Moments Reveal the Big Truths
Small Moments Reveal the Big Truths
“Are you watching closely?” — The Prestige (2006)
Mahrukh Fatima
Sep 30
Volcano
Volcano
a poem
Dr. Shamaima Irfan
Sep 30
The Honest Perspective Weekly Prompt — September 30th — October 6th
The Honest Perspective Weekly Prompt — September 30th — October 6th
Let’s take the muse’s hand
ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE
Sep 29
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