Who can blame Icarus for his hubris, when the stars beckon us so?

  When you are small they tell you run child, chase the stars, reach for their brilliance and steal it for your own, they are yours for the taking. They tell you soar child, there are no bounds, aim for the heavens and do no falter. Pursue your dreams on gossamer wings and do no … Continue reading Who can blame Icarus for his hubris, when the stars beckon us so? →

Childhood opinions: from embers to scorching flames

Here's a wild thought; whenever you feel like silencing your child's voice, whenever their idea or opinion differs so vastly from yours that you feel the need to shut it down, think this first: does it harm them? Does their opinion have a negative impact on their growth, development and cognitive process? Does it have … Continue reading Childhood opinions: from embers to scorching flames →

Inner hurricanes, chaos and maelstrom

  Have you ever felt overcome by your thoughts? That moment when every single little stray idea is clamoring for importance, shouting its significance to the skies only the skies are trapped inside your mind and all that you hear is chaos, a murmur rising in intensity, a hurricane sweeping everything aside and then you're … Continue reading Inner hurricanes, chaos and maelstrom →

History obliterates, in every picture it paints ( Hamilton fanfiction )

  “See you soon, love,” John had said as he hugged him for a last time before the security check, the ticket for Europe slightly crumbled in his hands due to excitement, his freckles standing out in the bright light of the morning, the hustle and bustle of the airport unable to foretell the tragedy … Continue reading History obliterates, in every picture it paints ( Hamilton fanfiction ) →