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One Single World
I'm feeling how sad this world is right now how much we as a species are falling apart how humanity is going crazy this world doesn't live, this world doesn't care the people in it are separating, losing each other, losing their love, kindness, honesty, and passion But what if We unite And we become The very best versions of ourselves Together What if We dare to dream We dare to unite And become one What if We share our struggles Our bad days Our happy days And slowly We grow We learn Together As one
Pondering, simply pondering
Why did humans become so ordered? When did our lives begin to follow a clock, each day the same as the last. The hour at which we eat, the time of day we wake up, the order in which we set the table. The sameness of the jobs we work, the way clothes are hung up on a line. Yes other animals order their lives, but not to the same extreme. Since when did our purpose switch from living to waiting. When did we lose the meaning of Being. Being. I like the word being. It exists. The art of simply existing. Humans have lost the art of simply existing. Our purpose is not real, it is a picture in our...
Self love is not Selfish
In a World where we've been taught to put others first, self love can often feel selfish. Let's begin with what is self love. Self love is the foundation of "who we are", everything builds on top of this foundation, so if it is not strong life can be shaky. Loving ourselves is the first step to love other's. As someone said: "You cannot pour from an empty cup" . We need to give ourselves enough love to start loving others and build healthy relationships. Loving ourselves or forgiving ourselves is sometimes, not sometimes but most of the time or maybe all the time, harder than loving or...
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This is the age our hearts desire to slip and slide Why should we fear people and try to hide If the world gets upset with us then let it be Lets dance to the rhythm of our hearts and be free Take all the joy in and Shake all the sorrow out Enjoy every second we have as nothing is promised except for this very moment So hurry up and live like there's no tomorrow
Beautiful
"You should put some makeup." "You should wear more beautiful dresses." "You should keep your hair neatly." "Walk properly" "Do exercises. You look fat." People be laughing at my face, Just for the way I look. They be giving me tips, To look attractive, to be "beautiful" But what if; What if I look beautiful to me without any of those? What if I look beautiful without makeup? What if I look beautiful regardless of what I wear? What if I look beautiful even with my messy hair? What if I am more confident the way I walk? What if I am okay with having belly fat? What if I am always beautiful to...
Golden Doll
Deprived in guise of empowerment, I am accustomed to all imprisonment. Infirmity is lurking behind the veil of delicacy, Suppressing my voice in the name of decency. My beauty is a mere affectation. I yearn for a long isolation. Yes, I have a moon-lit face, Under enduring vigil of the Sun's mate. I can't boast of my radiance. My life is paying all allowance. Yes, I have the ocean blues eyes, That embodies life's subtle dyes; Where the dreams used to glide merrily, But now shed tears heavily. Yes, I have nimbus like hair, That bear the exploitation like air. The vermilion mark that used to...
Let's Bloom to Be Kind
Kindness is contagious, and this blog post is about an incident from my childhood when I felt included. When I was eleven years old, a string of disturbing events and traumas from a troubled childhood pushed me into depression, a phase of lost confidence, and silence. I no longer performed well academically or interacted actively with friends and people. That's when one of my teachers noticed there was something wrong that needed to be addressed. She talked with me and my parents about my situation and motivated me to get professional help. She helped me cope with academics and the school...
#Worldchildren'sday: A glimmer of hope.
World Children's Day: A beautiful day that reminds us of the power our precious children possess. They are hope, they are sunshine, they are the torchbearers of a bright future that lies miles ahead of us. On children's day, we look at the various opportunities and arenas of growth this world has to offer to children. It's like a beautiful, multifaceted rainbow, children from all countries, all backgrounds, all genders, all identities and all groups merge together to form a magnificent spectrum of colours and growth and societal uplift. Children are the living form of a seraphic character...
My Way of Making the World A Better Place
We are always told that one of the sole purposes of living is to dedicate your life to others, to help others, to do something for others, to do something for society. I used to think that I am not someone who can do something for society. How am I supposed to do something for society, when all I ever think about is myself? I am a person with low agreeableness level who finds it hard to sympathise with others in most cases. I am not interested in things like civic engagement. To be honest, sometimes I felt guilty for my personality. For not being able to sympathise with people. I felt like I...
Hello, World!
“Hello, world!” This is a quote from a friend I met in Lebanon during an entrepreneurial competition. I felt power when he said it. It sounded like he has the world in front of him, yet he was strong enough to stand there, face to face, and pitch his idea. To me, writing is like pitching an idea. It is as hard as facing the whole world with your idea. It is as hard as standing in front of a bunch of judges to pitch your one and only idea. It gives me the same amount of excitement as winning an Oscar does. Many say words are solid. Well, the story is different to me. When I write, I do it with...
Felipe Caetano: I was a child labourer and now I fight for children's rights
Meet Generation Green: young people who are determined to save the planet
Why You Should Love Your Haters
Worthy gains come with a price; an expensive one I mean. Many came to life and thought about making a difference and standing out from the crowd. These people are determined, strong and passionate about their causes. They don’t work to get their faces on cover pages of magazines. Because fame is the last thing they think about while working. People think fame is an indicator for the greatness of the work you do. They are wrong. Because fame is the sword that ruins sustainability for all that you have been building. Talking about success indicators: I would like to highlight what I think is the...
Digital is the pathway to the future we want
Not one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) could be accomplished without digital technology. Information and communication technology (ICT) is increasingly disrupting our changing world. In Africa, the world's youngest continent, it is crucial to ensure Africa’s greatest resource, youth, will be able to adjust efficiently and effectively as new skills are redefined by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. That’s why digital literacy is an imperative skill. For each African country, integration of computer science training in the national curriculum must be a reality...
I’m a Girl and My Best Friend Is a Boy
People will constantly assume you are dating. Simply, because you spend too much time together. During all events you always stick together. Your goals and future plans are synchronized. Obviously, you look like soulmates, so people feel that at least you should give it a chance. Compared to any other type of friendship, there are spectacular moments you can’t have unless your best friend is a boy. So while having a boyfriend might come with romance, having a male best friend comes with undeniable awesomeness. What makes this friendship strong and unbreakable is that, unlike a boyfriend, your...
The costs of owning a dog
Daily walks, scooping up poop, getting constantly licked, and never having any privacy when your dog follows you to the bathroom- these are just some of the downsides of being a dog owner. But the pros certainly outweigh the cons when you consider the joy and happiness they bring to your family. But one of the things to consider with owning a pet is the cost. Being a dog mummy or daddy can give your finances a bashing, with Britain’s dog owners collectively spending a whopping £1.3 billion each month on their pampered pooches! From food and supplies to unforeseen spending, here’s everything...
“INFLUENCERS” – in the past and today
Youth Taking Actions to Implement the 2030 Agenda
Our globe is home to 1.8 billion young people between the ages of 10-24. The youth population is growing fastest in less developing countries, despite the hard circumstances, low living standards and, in some countries, war. “Young people must be at the centre of the post-2015 vision for sustainable development to drive the future we want,” says Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director at UNFPA. As a youth, and unlike many others, I was given the chance to put youthful efforts into one of UNFPA’s biggest events in my home country, Syria. Through that, I was able to see passionate people...