I love words. I know it might sound silly but words are beautiful. They have the power to stir our imaginations. In fact, just reading a few words sets up a flamboyant and suspenseful scenario in our minds. Unlike art, which is extremely confounding, words can be as simple or difficult. However, understanding those difficult […]
Last time we discussed how 21st century poetry isn’t so bad and difficult to understand. In this post, I’m continuing the tradition by sharing another poem called “Embrace” that I wrote during the lock-down in 2020. A Little Background My university closed down temporarily from March 16, 2020. My friends and I have been separated […]
Famed Pakistani musician, who founded the band Overload, Farhad Humayun passed away on Tuesday, the confirmed the news on Facebook. The singer’s death was announced on the official social media page of Overload, as the band requested fans to pray for the departed soul. “The magnificent Farhad Humayun left us for the stars this morning. […]
Human beings are predictable. Call it what you will-a proper upbringing, conforming to societal norms or the very nature of humanity itself; but we can almost always guess what they’re going to do or say next. When strangers meet, they greet each other. Then, if they want to continue this oh-so-important conversation, they’ll ask you […]
Misconceptions About Poetry Poetry has a notorious reputation for being extremely confounding and baffling. I guess I just made worse. Let’s try that again. Poetry is known for its difficult reading style. Much better, right? But, who cares about reputation in this day and age? Likewise, just because someone says it is doesn’t make it […]
What are Auras? We’ve heard of this word several times. But, what does it mean? Furthermore, why should we care? Auras have various perceptions depending on the person. Some say it’s like ‘an energy that emanates from humans’. Others might think it’s the ‘vibe’ you give off. Both answers are correct to some extent. To […]
We like to talk. But, only a few listen closely. Similarly, people enjoy texting. Perhaps, you’ve noticed that some friends use emojis and others don’t. I have a friend that constantly uses the same emoji irrespective of the circumstances. At first, I didn’t think it meant anything. Maybe she was fond of it. However, after […]
What is effective communication? Are you any good at it? If the answer is no, don’t be disheartened. Many of us face similar issues when it comes to saying exactly what we mean. Words don’t come that easily to us. But, guess what? That’s completely fine. M. Phil Jones compiled a dictionary of ‘magic words’.These […]
Is Blowing Off Steam Important? De-stressing has now become an integral part of our mental health routine. We all need to unwind at the end of the day. Some of us like to relax with a hot cup of tea and watch our favorite show. Others prefer talking to friends and sharing details about our […]
With exams just around the corner, many of us are thinking of two things. First, will the exams be online or face-to-face? Secondly, HOW do we study? Although the first question can only be answered by your respective institutions, I got the answer for the second question. Grab your pencils and sticky notes! We’re gonna […]
