Here we come

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The other side hostsa civilisationthat calls itself civilisedwithout us Weprotestheld hostage by historybecause they distrustalien capabilityas threats tosecurityactuallypower every whispercarries painevery screamsounds like a whimperas we struggle todisengage from handcuffsimposed by tradition Watch exploding timelinesWatch inflamed social feedsWatch processions on the streetHere we comenot to dislodge youbut to claim our rightful place Watch the boats … Continue reading Here we come

Role of Women in the Age of Enlightenment

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Period-dressed guests discussing books around a candlelit table

I found references to salons run by women in the Age of Enlightenment. Madame de Pompadour (1721–1764) used her influence at the French court to support philosophers like Voltaire and foster intellectual exchange. Germaine de Staël was another key salonnière, promoting Enlightenment ideals and offering platforms for thinkers. Writers and Philosophers Mary Wollstonecraft (1759–1797) authored … Continue reading Role of Women in the Age of Enlightenment

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #449

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Welcome back! PROMPT #449 I have chosen two lines from an essay on Shakespeare by James Baldwin No time can be easy if one is living through it.  That is why he is called a poet Include one or both the lines in your piece, with no reference to Shakespeare. The line of thought needs … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #449

Echo Chambers of the Soul

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Exploring guilt, judgment, and the echoes of the past, this reflective piece questions the nature of crime, revenge, and invisibility in human connections. Through vivid metaphors of jungle peace, echo chambers, and unseen struggles, it examines how voices of the past shape suspicion of the future and the silent battles within the self.

With Care

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Shadows on the grass speak of a fence somewhere – boundaries that demand respect. Religion induces discipline, incites wars and sometimes turns sane people into maniacs. I wish it were more of a contract where offer and acceptance are both needed, rather than an accident of birth. Anything that divides humanity is subhuman, bordering on … Continue reading With Care

Mind’s Core

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thoughtsmove from neural pathwaysto grey matter-influence values-become philosophy xenoliths launch a revolutiongo unnoticedreborn to-unite with the worldat the synapse of meaning-fall apartat the crux of cognition-the cortex of the issuea defined purpose Quadrille #255

The Machine That Could Scan My 50,000 Daily Thoughts

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Glowing brain diagram labeled deadlines, project idea, anxiety, memories, love, and future

I'd like to build a machine that could scan the roughly 50,000 thoughts that cross my mind every day. And I guess one or more of the 50000 will help me design it. How many of my thoughts are mundane, everyday matters? And how many are brilliant enough, with a spark to change the world? … Continue reading The Machine That Could Scan My 50,000 Daily Thoughts

Where is the good happening?

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I see chaos all around. But maybe that is what I choose to see. Can I add value to the world by being here? I’m not sure. I add unpopular perspectives and give others a chance to clash and argue a little more than they have been doing? Then, where are the good things happening? … Continue reading Where is the good happening?

Acceptance

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There’s no going back to wonder why it did not happen once you realise that it has not happened, and it’s final. There’s no point in missing out on the cornucopia that comes only with acceptance. Weekend Writing Prompt #480

The Perfect Myth

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Glass prism hanging in the sky dispersing sunlight into a rainbow beam

Perfection is nothing but a goal, and goalposts can shift. It feels good when I move it and challenge myself to excel at something I’ve not tried before. It breaks and bends my effort like a heavy boulder on the back when imposed, and we get busy rationalising why it is all wrong and will … Continue reading The Perfect Myth