They Would Say Faster Horses

A horse is a hoofed mammal of the genus Equus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work. Horses were used in times past for wars, melees, games, leisure and journeys. Horses are extant and are still used today for sports, games and other functions. They are often used in because of their strong

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We All Are Battling

Conflict! Pushing us outside our views to see others En route for an added widespread ground To conquer fears, become better communicators, To understand others, growing out of our comfort zone. The word ‘conflict’ sends an unpleasant interpretation and negative thoughts in the minds of people. Not even the hardiest leaders like to hear ‘conflict’.

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Conflict is a Story Itself

“If there’s no conflict, there are no stories worth telling-or reading.” Veronica Roth I agree, because for me, conflict is in nature. When we say conflict, the world is created and developed by/with conflict; then, everything becomes worth seeing, worth hearing, worth smelling, worth tasting, worth touching and worth telling–and when written, it is worth

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Importance of User Research

Mary, my friend, was actively involved in politics. One day, I revealed my wish for her to become a senator, but she shocked me with her response. “Do you know if what I wanted was to be a councillor?” she asked. I was dumbfounded when Mary said this, given that the political position I had

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Human Ignorance

Human nature is characterised by insecurity. We are always distressed, wishing we could change certain things. Everyone has this feeling no matter how high or low our position is. It is therefore important for us to understand that hate and love are parts of psychological emotions we experience on a day-to-day basis. Fear, stress, jealousy,

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Where Can I Find Plywood for My Airplane?

“If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” – Henry Ford After reviewing the quote above, I laughed silently, remembering one joke about the collective farm that overfulfilled the plan and received rewards. During a meeting with farmers they had to decide what to spend the rewards for. The

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Life is Conflict

The title above is very deep. It challenges us to think deeply. It is the summary of our existence in this world. It is the summary of all fields of learning. To say that the title is deep without taking into consideration all the definitions behind the word conflict is to ridiculously contradict oneself. Conflict

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The Guidebook of Hide and Seek

”What do you want to become when you grow up?” is the question that follows you in every aspect of your life. At the age of innocence, the age of hide and seek the answer is quick and spontaneous, but what happens when you become older? The answer comes slower and requires more thought than

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The right problem

As kids, we lived in a cloud of cartoons and innocence, always protected by adults. Now the roles have changed: we are the ones that protect our children, and the key is education. We make children remember things. From words to actions, we tell them what they should do in particular situations. If someone does

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Midnight coffee

Who has Instagram? Or Facebook? Almost everyone. And if you don’t, you are saved from the voices. There are three issues with social media: you can see and share whatever you want; you can text and say whatever you want; and it’s free. This means that literally anybody can send any message to the world,

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Passion and talent

The other day I saw a video of a woman lifting tables using her legs. She was lying on the floor, facing up and with her legs perpendicular to the floor, holding a dining table with her feet. The best part is when she starts to rotate the table and makes some crazy acrobatics with

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Choices

Standing in the middle of chaos. Holding on to that one moment when everything is peaceful and it’s only her. Her and her consciousness. Listening to the life inside her body. Her mind debating the conflicts that are buried deep in the back of her mind. Scared yet excited for what lies ahead. Waiting for

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Renaissance of Nature

Introduction: This poem is inspired from the beautiful wetlands and Mangroves of Navi Mumbai, India, which host a wide variety of flora and fauna. While going to school I get to watch different birds and a variety of pants. I consider it a perfect beginning to the day as it acts as an energizer to

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Catalonia’s independence movement: How did we get here?

The above photo was taken during a protest in Barcelona in which the protestors are demanding the “Llibertat Presos Polítics” in Catalan, which translates to ‘Freedom to the politically oppressed’. The people in the photo have got two things in common: They are chanting the same thing. They are all people in favour of Catalonia’s

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The Complexity Of Man

Who exactly are you? Can you precisely say who you are? Man has accomplished great feats in this world, even out of this planet Earth.  We have defined, described, analysed, evaluated, invented, created and modified innumerable concepts and ideas for man’s development and establishments; yet, we do not know exactly who or what we are.

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An Existential Child

When you grow up, you go through some form of an identity crisis. You start to wonder what the purpose of your existence is and how you can contribute to the world in which you live. First, you will discover your hobbies and build on them. If there is real passion and hard work involved,

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Children’s Innocence Vs Children’s Empowerment

The word ‘child’ has many different meanings, in many different contexts. In legal terms, it refers to a person under the age of 18, although from your parents’ point of view, you’re a child forever no matter your age. However it can also be used as a synonym for someone acting in a foolish way,

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Innovation Without Justifications

The unwritten law of the universe is that everything must have a gauge; an imposed yet useful limitation. Why? Because excesses result in one thing only: destruction. Innovations have brought about industrialisation and commercial technology has improved human life. However, Henry Ford once said: “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have

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The Art of Nurturing Self Identity

Humans, like any other animals, are survivors that continuously evolve over time to stay coherent with the changing world. Being a realistic person in the actual world is totally frictional against the fantasy of ideal self-being. Since ages, humans are readily tied to social constructs such as rules, races, and education. These constructs very much

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