Sonder (n.) The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.
I’m very proud of you for finding the courage to face the world today. For giving yourself another chance. For taking your time. For handling things one challenge at-a-time. For trying to be the best you can be. For getting over your “I’m unhappy” and turning it into “I couldn’t be happier”. For believing in … Continue reading I’m Very Proud of You
"What is happiness?" I replied with a grin, "Happiness is when you make other people smile. Actually, it's when you see them smiling and enjoy it, even if you're not the reason behind it. Happiness is helping someone, directly or indirectly, and seeing that person's mood change to the better after you've helped. Happiness is … Continue reading The Wiseman
I joined the army because I thought that was what real men were supposed to do. Real men protect and serve. Real men defend their nation. Real men fight for their women and children. Real men don’t get hurt. Real men die and are remembered as martyrs. Wrong. I stepped into the base. I noticed … Continue reading Civil War
"There's something about you," he said. "You know," he continued, "There's something about you as a person that I love, but I can't figure it out. You're special." "I am not special," I said, "In fact, I have so many flaws I don't even know what interests you in me, when there's plenty of other … Continue reading Smile.
A smile can change you entire day, and believe me, when I saw those few pictures, my heart was overwhelmed with joy. I was happy that the world is turning to the better, no matter how slowly. If you need aid, do not hesitate to search for it. Be kind, be good, and smile more! … Continue reading Smile More!
I fear there will come a day where you'll be gone, and the taste of my morning coffee will be numbed, like the taste of your lips I once had engraved, like permanent ink, on mine. I fear there will come a day where pills and alcohol will be the only poisonous friends I'll have, … Continue reading I Fear There Will Come a Day Where
Every day, I passed by a little shop down the street and saw an old man sitting in his rocking chair next to the shop door. He was always there, whether morning, noon, or in the evening. Sometimes the shop was closed, but he was there, observing. However, one day I was passing by and … Continue reading Old Man
What the world lacks is good will, and what it needs is a group hug. Yes. Our world is in fact in need of some generous people, of some helping people, of some nice people. But instead of taking action, we just sit, stare, and complain about how no one does anything about society's situation. … Continue reading Zero-Dollar Gift
It's completely human and normal to be different, and let us make a few things clear... Not everyone has to like you, or have the same music taste as you, or think in the same way you do. Not everyone likes the same fashion as you, or laughs at your jokes, or enjoys the same … Continue reading Making Things Clear
This article was written by a student at my school, and she deserves full recognition because I can honestly say that this is one of the most beautiful things I have read in a while. Though eyes I have, they have no sight; I can't be seen in the black of the night; if I … Continue reading Reflections of a Mirror
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