“If mutual threads are hopelessly entangled in our abstract world, we must return to our lived experiences, recover a deep sense of meaning, and navigate the tension between feeling right and individuality. (“After Bowling Alone”)”
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“Silence is a space of “becoming,” a span between commotion and interior stillness, a canvas that reveals the outlines of our memories and our inner selves. ("Only silence remained")”
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“In a "man's world," women may feel unidentified as "default humans" but as a marginalized species, frequently misunderstood, often ignored. Instead of surviving in a man's world, they must reshape it, empower their individuality, claim and reframe their narrative, and engage in collective action. ("Terra Incognita - The lady is a tramp")”
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“We do not merely absorb reality: we can shape reality. Our consciousness is not split from how we view the world: it creates space for momentum and original undertakings. ("The umbrella of our imagination")”
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Pain’s 2025 Year in Books
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