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Winter on Main
The slush on Main Street was the color of old memories — gray, trampled, stubborn. It clung to the curb like it had nowhere else to go.
By Luna Vaniabout 5 hours ago in Humans
Why Programs Like Japan Language Factory Exist for People Moving to Japan
When people commit to moving to Japan, preparation often begins with studying harder. Vocabulary lists grow longer. Grammar explanations become more detailed. Polite forms are memorized carefully. Many assume confidence will naturally follow once knowledge reaches a certain level.
By Amelia Hartabout 10 hours ago in Humans
The Empty Vase
I have always wanted a bouquet of friends. Not acquaintances. Not colleagues. Not the polite orbit of people who know your coffee order but not your fears.
By Luna Vaniabout 23 hours ago in Humans
Inventory
The night the schedule went up, I stood beneath the fluorescent lights of the breakroom at the chain bookstore where I managed and traced my finger down the grid of names and hours. My shift was highlighted in yellow.
By luna hartabout 23 hours ago in Humans
Direction
Direction Orientation Held Long Enough to Become Architecture The Discipline of Moving With Intention Direction is not about moving fast.
By Flower InBlooma day ago in Humans
The Lost Power of Being Bored
Boredom has a bad reputation. People treat it like something to escape, fix, or avoid at all costs. The moment boredom shows up, we reach for our phones, open an app, scroll, watch, listen, consume. Anything to fill the space.
By mikea day ago in Humans
The Silent Cost of Betraying Yourself
There’s a kind of pain that doesn’t come from others. It comes from you. Not from what you did wrong — but from what you didn’t do. From the moments you knew what felt right and chose something else. From the times you stayed quiet when you should have spoken, stayed when you should have left, agreed when your body said no.
By mikea day ago in Humans
The Quiet Damage of Always Being in a Hurry
There’s a kind of pressure most people live under without questioning it. The pressure to move faster. To decide quicker.
By mikea day ago in Humans
Practical Magick: Applied metAlchemy
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein These simple words from a complicated man embody the spirit of the third mantra of metAlchemy. Where there is surplus energy, extract it to convert it to something you can use in the future. This applies as much to walking away from arguments until you're calm enough to have discussions as it does to learning from an over-enthusiastic mishap in the kitchen that costs you dinner for the night.
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemista day ago in Humans
Mayday Mayday
She, Amanda, Sr. Administrator, walks into the server room and notices that the report server is down. She has not even put her purse up or sat at her desk. Her first order of business was to troubleshoot the major fire. Which had shut down the report server over the weekend.
By Jacqueline Elaine Hudson2 days ago in Humans
Heat Therapy Is a Game-Changer for Your Health
For centuries, cultures around the world have embraced the power of heat. From traditional Finnish saunas to modern infrared rooms, heat therapy has long been associated with relaxation, cleansing, and overall well-being. Today, saunas are more than just a luxury at spas—they’re becoming a staple in health routines for athletes, entrepreneurs, and wellness enthusiasts alike.
By AnthonyBTV2 days ago in Humans
Gambling Isn’t About Money — It’s About Control
Most people think gambling is about money. Winning money. Losing money. Chasing money. Needing money. But if you look closely, money is rarely the real reason people gamble.
By mike2 days ago in Humans