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Once upon a time, not so long ago, our life extended no further than the outskirts of our town or village. It was slow and predictable ,not relying on speed of a Wi-Fi connection. You knew people around you by name, stories; understood their smiles and tears in their eyes, recognized them not by profile pictures or screen names. Every birth, death and occasion was experienced ,not marked on the calendar only. Sense of belonging wasn't something you sought; it was in the air you inhaled, the ground you stood on and the arms that welcomed you unconditionally. However, we do not live in that world anymore. My teenager usually jokes with me if the world was black and white , back in the time . I smile at him and tell that the life before was full of colors unlike today where it is portrayed through insta filters. The Rise of the Global Village We now reside in a world that has been perfectly blended as a global village.Distance no longer divides us, planes fly to another continent with...

In the jungle, there’s only one law:  the strongest survive . Predators don't waste their strength fighting the herd; they target the weakest, injured and distracted. And then they attack them, typically in packs.Vulture and hyenas, the hypocrites come along at the end and clean up on the scraps. It's brutal but a sad reality.  The same principle applies in human society. The " jungle law " did not disappear; it has just evolved: politics, war, economics, and ideology. The powerful dominate the powerless, not necessarily through brutal strength, but often times through cunningness. They create weakness ; maintain it, and then feed on it. They orchestrate crises, control resources and shape perceptions, all for the sake of staying in power. The Supremacist Mindset:   The Driving Force Behind Oppression At the center of this cycle is a tainted belief system referred to as the  supremacist mentality  ;   the mindset that any particular group of individuals is ...

Chronicle 1: Quiet Mornings, Deep Thoughts I’ve always loved gardening, it’s one of my favorite hobbies. There’s something special about the bond I feel with my plants, and seeing them bloom makes me really happy. Lately, I’ve started to realize there’s a quiet kind of wisdom in my backyard. In the mornings, when I’m sitting out there with my coffee, I can’t help but notice how much nature reflects my own life, as an individual and as a mom. Chronicle 2: The Weeds We Ignore You learn a lot in the garden, like how important it is to deal with weeds while they’re still small. It’s much easier to pull them out before they take root and spread into everything else you’re trying to grow. It’s the same with problems; in relationships or in the community. The sooner we notice them, the easier they are to fix. Chronicle 3: Even the Strong Need Care A garden isn’t just made by watering plants or putting out pretty pots. It’s about truly caring for what you want to see grow. Like tender shoots, ...