Life

Why I am never jealous — 3 things that make you immune to jealousy
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled amidst rolling hills, there lived a young woman named Maya. She possessed a rare quality that set her apart from others – she was never jealous. While envy and covetousness seemed to plague the hearts of many, Maya remained immune to the green-eyed monster. Curiosity piqued, the villagers sought her wisdom, eager to uncover the secret behind her contentment.
By Riches Avenue2 years ago in Writers
Are You Productive, Or Are You Just Busy?
Once upon a time, in a bustling city, there lived a young woman named Lily. She was ambitious, driven, and always on the go. From the moment she woke up until the late hours of the night, Lily was constantly busy. She had a never-ending to-do list, filled with tasks and responsibilities that seemed to consume her every waking moment.
By Riches Avenue2 years ago in Writers
"Unraveling the Mystery: The Enigmatic Quest for the Lost Ark of the Covenant"
The Ark of the Covenant is a relic of immense religious significance for both Judaism and Christianity. It is described as a wooden chest overlaid with gold, housing the two stone tablets bearing the Ten Commandments, which, as per biblical accounts, were given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai. The Ark also contained a pot of manna, the miraculous food that sustained the Israelites during their wilderness journey, and Aaron's rod, which blossomed as a divine sign of Aaron's appointment as the high priest. Beyond being a repository for these sacred relics, the Ark symbolized God's presence and power among His people.
By Unique writing2 years ago in Writers
NaNoWriMo 2023 Update. Top Story - November 2023.
Hey friends! Just hopping on here to leave a little update. I am still in my self-imposed Vocal time-out for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). If you aren't familiar with that, basically you commit to trying to write 50,000 words of a first draft of a novel in the month of November. Whew! This is my first time trying it and I'm having so much fun!
By Donna Renee2 years ago in Writers
Thankfulness And Appreciation
Thanksgiving is around the corner a time for reflection for us Americans eat until we are in a thanksgiving coma. It's also a time I've heard is for Family. I know one thing is for sure I am going to be mothers house for thanksgiving officially banned like God Almighty. I have come to the realisation after looking at an old message from my half sister that I'm just not a member of the family. I don't blend in well with the Blackwell family.
By Emily Radford(Rising Phoenix)2 years ago in Writers
The Evolution of Banking: From Medieval Italy to the Digital Age
**The Banking Genesis in Medieval Italy** The 11th century witnessed the rise of Italy as the epicentre of European trade. Merchants from various corners of the continent converged to engage in the exchange of a vast array of goods. Yet, a formidable obstacle loomed large - the rampant diversity of currencies in circulation. Pisa, for instance, found itself dealing with an intricate web of seven different currencies, necessitating a continuous, laborious process of currency exchange. In this challenging landscape, the ingenious solution was found in the revolutionary concept of banking. The very term "bank" traces its origins to the Italian "banco," which connotes the benches where these bustling outdoor exchange transactions took place. Thus, the foundation of modern banking was laid, not merely as a facilitator of financial transactions but as a problem solver in the realm of currency management.
By Unique writing2 years ago in Writers
The ability to overcome
The compelling tale of life sometimes falls apart. I am a wandering spirit that is looking for the identity that belongs to me. It was taken from me. Even if things are going better for me now, I will always remember what it's like to be worn out, no matter how much sleep I get, to have a panic attack in the middle of the night, or to be overwhelmed by the expectations of both myself and other people. They claim that I am unique, a remarkable bean that God made in order to love and rescue; I respond, "Why can't I be a human first?" I tell myself that I sow seeds, but now I see that I'm deluding myself. The world's worst monsters are facing me. I search for my soul, yet all I ever find is an empty shell. There are moments when life becomes so difficult that you question whether you should continue living. You feel disoriented, perplexed, let down, and furious. Tragedies keep happening one after the other, without end. You wonder and worry about what life will hurl at you next every day of your existence. You are not alone; I am here to tell you. Hope is present. I want you to know that you are not alone in sharing my experience. Generally, everything will work out for you.
By zelnova2 years ago in Writers
Hard work compels respect. Content Warning.
This should go without saying but it does fly over our heads sometimes. If I were to ask you about the people you respect the most, you would probably think of your parents or the wealthiest persons you know, not necessrily because of the wealth they have but rather because deep down you acknowledge all the hard work they put in to get to where they are. While on the other hand the people you respect the least would be persons who either inherited their wealth or who aren't wealthy at all. So is respect just a product of hardwork or is there more to it?
By real Jema2 years ago in Writers
How to raise funds for your project
When you have a project, that wonderful idea in your mind you would like to see come to life, then there are a couple of things you need to do in order to raise the funds necessary to make this happen. Every project requires some form of investment be it; time, finances, intellect or even just patience. It’s easy to get disillusioned by how good our project is that we forget to follow the steps necessary to ensure that our project thrives and survives. Keep in mind that there are great ideas which have failed in the past over just simple mistakes, and not all the ideas out there which are working are the best. There are still people who use pen and paper for all of their transactions, despite the fact that we’ve had computers for decades.
By real Jema2 years ago in Writers
Writer's Block
It all started when I got all the feedback from my beta readers. I wrote my first book this year and I'm in the process of self-publishing. They left a lot of great feedback and I was excited to start changing things for the better once they were finished.
By Sarah Glass2 years ago in Writers
Work smart not hard. Content Warning.
Every person should understand what this statement means in order to avoid themselves a lot of wasted time and stress. You need to work smart and not hard
By real Jema2 years ago in Writers
Why Writing Helps Me. Top Story - November 2023.
All my life nothing really made sense to me my mind always wandered my only way to make sense of anything is writing my feelings, or making stories up in my head as a way to cope. I have been having such a rough few years adjusting to one place only to go back another. I'm used to running into the arms of my husband.
By Emily Radford(Rising Phoenix)2 years ago in Writers