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How Nature Makes Life Feel Whole Again
In the midst of nature is where I find peace. I can relate to its beauty; it makes me feel as though I’m standing close to heaven. The landscape is incredible. I’m able to focus on what’s in front of me; whether it’s the river, the trees, or the chirping birds. Yet my peripheral vision allows me to stay rooted in one spot while witnessing every angle of this amazing setup.
By Nkwenkwezi Mgebisa18 days ago in Journal
Diamonds Around the World: The Countries That Live and Breathe Baseball
There's something almost mystical about the crack of a bat connecting with a fastball. In certain corners of the globe, that sound carries the weight of history, identity, and dreams passed down through generations. While soccer may dominate the world's sporting consciousness, baseball has carved out its own sacred territories—places where the sport transcends mere entertainment and becomes woven into the very fabric of culture.
By Gianni Bertoni18 days ago in History
Broken Promise
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) As I think of dysfunctional systems or organizations, many come to mind. We have in this country, for example, a system where a person can be fed and housed from cradle to grave and never contribute a single thing to society. I have lived long enough to witness this happen. I know many people maintain that everyone contributes but that is not accurate. It is also not the purpose of this essay so we’ll let it go there. Then we have the many situations where a person works every day, sometimes for years, and becomes injured. They will have to fight, sometimes for years, to get the benefits that they actually earned.
By Carl Hartman18 days ago in Humans
Super Intelligent Aliens
For centuries, humanity has gazed at the night sky with a mixture of wonder and curiosity. The question of whether we are alone in the universe has fascinated philosophers, scientists, and storytellers alike. With recent advancements in astronomy, artificial intelligence, and space exploration, the possibility of extraterrestrial life no longer belongs solely to science fiction. Among the many hypotheses about alien life, one of the most unsettling is the existence of super intelligent aliens—beings whose intellectual, technological, and strategic capabilities far surpass those of humans. While the idea may seem speculative, the potential threat posed by such entities raises serious concerns about human survival, autonomy, and the future of civilization.
By Ibrahim Shah 18 days ago in Earth
They Lied
I have been going back and forward on where to start this and how to start it, it seems to be my biggest challenge when telling a story. Stories have to have a beginning, middle and end but my stories never do. It’s more like they latch on to part of me and Im actually never sure when it began or even if it ends. They follow me.
By Ella Loftus18 days ago in Writers
Broke Family
My mother, Summer, and my father, James, were never the love story people imagine when they think of their parents. Their story begin with pain, long before I was born. My mother was young, vulnerable, and trapped in a relationship where love had been replaced by fear. He drank, disappeared with friends, came home angry, violent, irrational. And my mother, with a child from a previous marriage, endured everything in silence.
By Lydia martinez18 days ago in Confessions
I Knew it. Content Warning.
It was an ordinary day for Joaquín. He was walking calmly down the street when, suddenly, with the screech of brakes, a car stopped beside him. Two men jumped out, grabbed him, and after a brief struggle forced him inside, not before Joaquín—his voice breaking—let out a couple of desperate screams for help.
By David de la Riva Agüero Vega18 days ago in Horror
Future Market Outlook: Will 2025 Be the Next Crypto Bull Run? . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
As we approach 2025, the global financial landscape is once again turning its gaze toward the volatile yet undeniably transformative world of cryptocurrency. After the rollercoaster ride of the 2022–2024 market cycles—marked by regulatory shake-ups, macroeconomic uncertainty, and technological breakthroughs—the crypto community is buzzing with anticipation: Could 2025 be the year of the next major bull run? For investors, traders, and institutions alike, the answer may lie in a combination of technological evolution, macroeconomic shifts, and increasing institutional adoption. And for those ready to position themselves at the forefront of this potential surge, platforms like Exbix Exchange are emerging as essential tools for navigating the future of digital asset trading.
By crypto199218 days ago in Trader
