Human Being
Human Being
“Unlike many artists, she had never considered herself a mere vessel for the muse, or a medium, or even a parent. Her songs weren't her "babies". Her songs were her.” - Vivek Shraya
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Mind
Mind stimulating, brain boggling, and mental health topics
Soul
Nurture your soul with stories of passions and spirituality
Body
Beauty, body image, fashion, food, and physical health
Identity
Personal essays on the relationship with one’s identity
Featured Pieces
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When a Tree Falls
Written by Francis Day
Through connections with kindred spirits and community involvement, I find fulfillment and belonging outside of traditional romantic relationships.
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On Dislocation, Disappearance, and Destiny
Written by Xiaopan Xue
I wish I could tell you any kind of history beyond where my family is geographically from in China. Instead I have learned to make peace and love my independence.
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If That’s Tradition, I Don’t Want It
Written by Elizabeth Lu
Maybe it’s my youth talking, or maybe it’s my Western upbringing; I admit that, but it doesn’t change my belief that some parts of tradition are just, well, wrong.
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Magic, Mystery, and Chingri Macher Malai Curry
Written by Srabondeya Haldar
My grandmother was a magician – I am sure of it. Her lair was the kitchen; and her element – fire.
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Balancing the Elements of East and West
Written by Alexis Freeman
Being in my element really means being in the in-between of East or West, and loving every minute of it.
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Strawberry Solace
Written by Francis Day
Upon learning about my breakup, an old coworker invited me to go strawberry picking with her.
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Finding Beauty in the Pits
Written by Francis Day
My journey towards self-acceptance by redefining beauty ad femininity on my own terms.
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Woman, Wife, Widow, Mother, Other?
Written by Nimisha Sharma
I have always believed tha life experiences change you. With new experiences come new perspectives, new ideas, new people even. it’s not a bad thing, we are all work in progress continually throughout our lives.
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The Practice of Belonging
Written by Francis Day
It takes intentionality to belong and isn’t limited to heritage or ethnicity; its a shared goal to create and foster mutually supportive relationships with each other.
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Resting Regrets
Written by Elizabeth Lu
Rerets definitely take up at least fifty percent of the space in my brain not occupied by the necessary components that enable me to keep myself alive.
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Being
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