Tag: life
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A Certificate of Presence and Absence
What is Death Now? What if death no longer means disappearing? We used to bury the dead. Now we upload them.We used to grieve in silence. Now we grieve in comments.Death is no longer a curtain call, it’s a playlist. In this age of eternal footage, AI griefbots, and ultra-HD memories, death hasn’t stopped happening……
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Nomophobia
The author reflects on their relationship with the internet, noting the contrast between a past without it and the current state of society, which often feels disengaged and addicted. They express a blend of nostalgia and appreciation for both digital and offline experiences, advocating for moderation and balance in life while humorously promoting their writing.
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The Face of Light
The piece explores a cosmic journey of existence, highlighting the transformation of a soul within an infinite void. It delves into themes of creation, interconnectedness, and the duality of life and death. The narrator, a face of light, guides the reader through a process of self-discovery and emotional release, emphasizing the value of the finite…
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Life and Death: Part 1
Death represents the inevitable end of life, personified as Azrael, who awaits a final meeting with Life, known as Eve. Their encounter, framed within a lavish masked ball, reflects the superficiality of wealth and existence. Amidst the aristocrats, Azrael seeks a soul while engaging with Eve, who simultaneously juggles their divine roles. A girl named…
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Excess
When I was younger and worked as a sales assistant at a store that housed just about every product you could think of, an old woman entered. The woman busily shopped around, collecting item after item and asking me the prices on various electronics and if they were to be reduced soon. This was not…
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I Have A Life but Do I Have Value ?
Value is a strange concept, one that could be argued as a construction of the mind. What defines value is unclear, some may say time, human life spans are fleeting and therefore, valuable. Would this not render a God, or some creator/ architect of the universe that has no time that lingers above its head…
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