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Happiness. It whispers to us like a distant melody, something we long for but can never quite hold. We chase it relentlessly—through achievements, possessions, and fleeting pleasures—only to find it slipping away, like a shadow retreating before the light. But what if happiness isn’t something to chase? What if it’s something to cultivate, patiently and
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We live in a world that constantly demands our attention. It’s easy to get caught up in worries about the past, anxieties about the future, and pressures of the present. These challenges—whether they stem from work-life imbalance, social pressures, health issues, or disputes—gradually take a toll on our emotional, mental, and even physical well-being. Yet,
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“Why are we here?” This profound question has echoed through the ages, inspiring countless interpretations across cultures, religions, and philosophies. From ancient Sumerians to modern thinkers, humanity’s search for meaning has woven a tapestry of beliefs about life, death, and existence. Yet, amidst this diversity, there are voices that challenge the very premise of metaphysical
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The world spins its own strange tale, a rhythm both chaotic and mesmerizing, demanding that we dance even when the steps are not of our choosing. Life, it seems, has its own tempo, indifferent to whether we stumble or glide across its ever-shifting floor. And then there are the systems—the human-made constructs meant to bring
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The sun was setting, painting the sky in hues of crimson and gold, as Arvind sat on the verandah of his ancestral home, his eyes lost in the horizon. The sprawling fields before him, cultivated with generations of sweat and dreams, now seemed quiet—too quiet. Inside the house, the faint sounds of dinner being prepared
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In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where the canopy stretches high into the sky, there lived a family of Harpy Eagles. These majestic birds, with their piercing eyes and enormous wingspans, were the rulers of the skies, feared and revered by all other creatures in the jungle. The family consisted of Arion and Leila,
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They told you time and again that power is everything. That the more you have, the stronger you’ll be. But have you ever felt the weight of it? The constant need to defend it, to protect it, to maintain it at any cost? You think you’re untouchable, but you’re bound by invisible chains—of expectation, of
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The worn leather of the armchair creaked under Elias’s weight. He stared at the flickering flames in the fireplace, their dance mirroring the turmoil in his heart. Beside him, his wife, Elara, sat silent, her gaze fixed on the worn rug beneath their feet. The scent of cinnamon and cloves from the simmering stew in
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The competition between the United States, China, and the European Union reflects a dynamic struggle for global economic, technological, and geopolitical dominance. As 2024 draws to a close, the question of which entity will emerge as the preeminent superpower remains a complex and evolving narrative shaped by defense, innovation, trade, and societal development. The United
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