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Life’s Silver Thread
Illuminated by the sunlight streaming through the sunroof of my car, a grey hair twisted and curled away from my head. To some, it might have prompted a wince, a quick pluck, and an attempt to ignore it. But not me. I brought down my sun visor, exposing my face to the mirror, and combed…
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The Person in the Mirror
Trigger Warning: This piece contains themes of emotional distress, self-image issues, and internal struggle. Reader discretion is advised for those sensitive to topics surrounding mental health and personal adversity. I looked into the reflective glass and see someone staring back at me. I see the skin pulled taunt over bones, the sunken eye holes. I…
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The (In)Significance of Me
Our universe spans over thousands of light years in length, and just as far in depth. And yet here I am, a speck of dust in the otherwise infinite universe. I am not an Einstein or a Shakespeare; heck, I can’t even muster up the energy to get out of bed some days. And I…
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Lather. Rinse. Repeat. And Repeat. And Repeat.
Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go right? Well, I had one of those days recently. First, my alarm didn’t go off. No big deal, I slept in by only ten minutes. I got up, got ready as quickly as possible, and went to work. Halfway there, I realized…
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A Million Versions of Me
What if I told you that there are a million different versions of you on this planet right now? Would you believe me? Consider this: every individual you encounter holds a perspective of you. To some, like your friends and family, you might be seen as a beautiful soul, whereas one of your classmates might…