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Why Active Listening Is the Most Underrated Skill in 2026. AI-Generated.
Introduction: Why Listening Matters More Than Ever in 2026 We live in an age where everyone wants to be heard, yet very few people truly listen. Notifications, short-form videos, endless meetings, and constant multitasking have quietly weakened one of the most essential human skills: active listening.
By Muhammad Irfan Afzalabout a month ago in Humans
The World Through Different Eyes
We often believe that reality is fixed, that the world exists exactly as we perceive it. But the truth is, reality is much more flexible than we realize. It’s shaped by our thoughts, our experiences, and the lens through which we choose to view life.
By Yasir khanabout a month ago in Humans
The Foundation for Order in a Collapsing Culture
This is a systems-level framework, not a polemic or a list of opinions. It lays out a sequence of foundational truths about how societies maintain order, how that order erodes, and why collapse follows when truth, accountability, and consequence are selectively suspended. Each point builds on the last, tracing a logical path from epistemology and moral agency to politics, institutions, and cultural outcomes.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout a month ago in Humans
Iran And Israel War (When the Middle East Shook Again)
When the Middle East Shook Again On the night of 29 December, the world once again held its breath. News screens glowed in dark rooms, radios whispered urgent updates, and phones vibrated with breaking alerts. The words were heavy and frightening: Iran and Israel—conflict begins again.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Humans
The Field Between Us
THE STORY Between two villages—Noorabad to the north and Rehmatpur to the south—lay a wide, open field. Once, it had been the pride of both villages. Wheat grew tall there. Children ran freely. Farmers worked side by side, sharing tools, water, and laughter.
By M.Farooq2 months ago in Humans
The House with Two Doors
THE STORY At the far end of a quiet village named Mehrun, there stood an old house unlike any other. It had two front doors.
By M.Farooq2 months ago in Humans
Brain Tips: 27 Things you can do to care for your Brain
Stress Management Know Thyself – What kind of brain do you have and how does it influence your personality. Does your brain prefer the order and predictability of the known world (LH) or is more interested in the excitement of the new (RH)? Just knowing this about yourself will help you understand a lot about your-self and your relationships with others. Why for example, you don’t like to leave things unfinished (LH) or why too much detail bores you (RH). A good balance of both is best so try and develop the other side of your brain/personality.
By Overcoming Pain2 months ago in Humans
The Art of the Slide
Moving diagonally downward through the snow, at accelerated speeds, on a piece of plastic, wood, or metal. Why is it fun? In the colder months, when a good snow falls, I take my children to a hill, and we participate in this rite of fun.
By A. S. Lawrence2 months ago in Humans
Hygge Is My New Winter Ritual
So the first reason my new winter ritual is hygge is that it's pronounced "Hoo-Gah". I'm just going to run around yelling "Hoo-Gah!"
By John R. Godwin2 months ago in Humans
Island Girl Coping Mechanism For When It’s Too Damn Winter. Runner-Up in The Ritual of Winter Challenge. Top Story - December 2025.
Growing up without Icelandic temperatures shapes you into a different being. And this particular being put on a valiant front until climate change upped the ante in my current location with a well-timed sucker punch some years back that became standard.
By The Dani Writer2 months ago in Humans
Not Prepared To Fail
Introduction There are many ways to view winter and prepare for it. This challenge is another I know I might fail at. It seems the criteria and qualities that get you favoured by Vocal are ones I do not have. Having said that, my friends and audience know how excellent my work is.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Humans
The Bridge of Songs
THE STORY Sarangpur was a town split by a wide, winding river. On the west bank lived the Khans, known for their storytelling, poetry, and traditional music. On the east bank lived the Shahids, skilled artisans who crafted wood, metal, and stone with unmatched precision.
By M.Farooq2 months ago in Humans