Follow me Have you ever called your friend psycho or mental and did u see how might have upset them, or if u might have not seen that right away you may have seen that they have started distancing themselves from you. As someone who’s all about helping people through the mental health stuff, I’ve […]
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Follow me Maya sat in her dim office, the buzzing lights above her making the silence feel heavier. The walls felt like they were closing in, reminding her of Ayaz’s laughter, which now echoed in her mind like a haunting memory. She had liked him for so long but never found the courage to tell
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Follow me “Mar” was the prompt for this month’s write-up. I lacked ideas, so I came up with a story. And ta-da… my main characters are named Mara, Maya, and Mark. Mara sat by the window, watching the last rays of sunlight disappear behind the mountains. The memories of Mark’s laughter still echoed in
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Follow me Finally, I did it. I lost my self-confidence in traveling alone back in 2017, but this 2024 trip to Singapore helped me regain it. Although I wasn’t alone, and despite the issues with my body and feet, I did it. I also realized that people aren’t judgmental; I’ve been the one judging myself
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Follow me Have you ever dreamt of traveling somewhere far away? Maybe to escape a bad situation, find yourself, or chase a hidden truth? This post is all about imaginary travels – journeys that take us on adventures of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Could Carmilla be more than just a name? Was Meera’s trip to
Follow me Some water droplets fell on my face, and I looked up, feeling the sky’s embrace. Like wine from the heavens, they gently kissed, reminding me of moments missed. Ghalib’s whispers were soft and clear, “Love’s just a drop, yet so dear.” His words remind us that the heart, though not made of stone,
Follow me عشق نے غالب کو بے کار کر دیا۔ ورنہ میں بھی دنیا کا آدمی ہوں۔ Love made me worthless. Otherwise, I was a man of worth. Arhan translated the Urdu poetry into English in hopes of impressing Lisa, whom he had met online last week. If only he knew that she had set
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Follow me Zen painting, a brush dipped in calm, Where silence speaks, like a soothing balm, With simple strokes and a mindful gaze, Artists create worlds in Zen’s quiet haze. A Little Introduction: Zen painting, born from ancient lands, In temples and gardens, where presence expands, Rooted in Buddhist teachings so profound, It seeks truth
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Follow me Yamato-e painting, a window to the past, Shows Japan’s tales, made to last, With bright colors and stories dear, It keeps Japan’s history near. A Little Introduction: Yamato-e started long ago, In Japan’s land, where stories flow, During a time called Heian’s reign, It painted Japan, its joy and pain. Yamato-e tried to
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Follow me Xieyi painting, a dance of the brush, Where simplicity reigns, without a rush, With bold strokes and a freehand flair, Artists express the soul, laid bare. A Little Introduction: Xieyi, a traditional Chinese art, Where brush and ink make their impart, Focused on spirit rather than form, It captures nature’s essence, calm and
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Follow me Watercolor painting, a dance of hues, Where pigments blend in a delicate ruse, With brushes dipped in water’s embrace, Artists create visions, filled with grace. A Little Introduction: Watercolor painting, a timeless art, Where colors flow and dreams depart, On paper’s surface, magic unfolds, In washes of pigment, stories are told. Watercolor aims
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Follow me Vanitas, a somber reflection, On life’s fleeting perfection, With symbols of death and decay, It prompts contemplation in its own way. A Little Introduction: Vanitas, born in Dutch lands, In the 16th and 17th centuries’ sands, A genre that speaks of life’s brief bloom, And the specter of death, beyond the gloom. Vanitas
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Follow me Ukiyo-e, a window to the past, Where the beauty of life is cast, With delicate strokes and vibrant hues, A world of wonder, for all to peruse. A Little Introduction: Ukiyo-e, from Japan’s ancient shores, A treasure trove of tales and lores, From the 17th to the 19th century’s light, It
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Follow me Trompe-l’œil, a clever art, Where tricks of the eye play their part, With careful strokes and keen eyesight, Artists create worlds that seem just right. A Little Introduction: Trompe-l’œil, a French phrase to know, Means “trick the eye,” as stories show, From long ago till now, it’s clear, Artists use it to
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Follow me In the land of Surrealism, where dreams take flight, Artists paint the world, both day and night, With colors bold and imaginations free, They create a world where anything can be. A Little Introduction: Surrealism, born in the early 20th century’s glow, A movement where reality’s boundaries did go, Into the subconscious, where
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