I often encounter individuals who gaze at the moon with longing, as though they yearn for it. I am left to ponder the psychological and philosophical motivations behind such behavior. Perhaps it is rooted in the pursuit of unattainable desire. We are intrigued by that which is near enough to be seen, yet far enough to remain out of our grasp. It is the romance of la-hasil , the act of idealizing something that we know we can never attain, or discovering the "bitter" tru

In the face of change, I am becoming colder, both in my heart and my mind. The suffering of others, which once fueled my empathy, now...

In my heart, there are fears that never leave me. The fear of commitment, the fear of rejection, and the fear of abandonment. My life...

I often find myself wishing for a vanishing act; to disappear without a trace, without a warning, without a memory of my existence. To have everything pointing towards my existence gone. I ponder upon what difference that would make in the grand scheme of things. Probably nothing. What a useless existence. If anything, it would make a few lives easier, including mine. After all, existence is the prerequisite for misery. And so, I shall keep silent now and pretend I never exis

There are demons that haunt and torment us, never letting us escape their clutches. It is as if we are trapped in a room with no escape,...

Oh, the familiar feeling of emptiness and inadequacy. Why does it surface more and more these days? I used to revel in my solitude. I...

Clever! Clever indeed! You fancy yourself the most intelligent creature in all of creation, and your intellect is your shield against...

People enter our lives for a reason - to propel us forward, to impart knowledge or to provide a welcome distraction. But once that...

The overarching narrative of self-sufficiency and entitlement has poisoned society, rendering people incapable of accepting imperfection...

I have never been particularly religious, although I have always believed in God. I have not consistently kept up with prayers and...