Category: Published by Amelia
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The potency of the human mind is unparalleled, yet we resist truths that make us uncomfortable. Indeed, the incredible power of the human mind is often constrained by self-imposed boundaries and societal expectations. We have the capacity for profound creativity, deep understanding, and remarkable innovation. Yet, we frequently shy away from ideas that challenge our…
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In this glorious postmodern age, in which we enjoy more solutions than actual problems, we seem to be inventing problems just to keep ourselves entertained. It seems in the globalization of humanity we’ve collectively decided that life would be too dull without a few manufactured crises to spice things up. After all, what’s the point…
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On a rainy afternoon, where the world outside my windows blurs into a watercolor haze, I’ll turn to cradling a well-worn book. I often choose the books I read on a whim, as if it were calling to me from a crowded shelf. A book worthy of my attention should feel like stepping into an…
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A version of this essay appears in my essay collection, Cloud Pieces. Long ago, the Roman Senate was the epicenter of imperial governance. It was a swirling vortex of ambition and intrigue. Clad in the trappings of their station, these men of power engaged in ceaseless political maneuvering. Their voices echoed through the Senatorial chambers,…
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“If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.” – Rene Descartes How do you seek the truth? Do you try to verify what you already believe, or do you put your own beliefs up to scrutiny…
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When it comes to legendary anime series, “Sailor Moon” is the pinnacle of magical girl perfection, captivating hearts with a spirited blend of magic, friendship, and sparkly transformation sequences. This iconic series introduced us to a constellation of Sailor Guardians, each championing their own celestial body. Among this stellar lineup, there’s a character often relegated…
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Today, influencers and self-help gurus seem to have become the new prophets. So, it’s almost quaint to consider that our deepest truths might be found in the lyrics of a rock song. Yes, the greatest wisdom of our era isn’t delivered from a mountaintop or between the pages of a bestselling novel. It can come…
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Most of my creative pursuits have paid me in dust, never in anything so vulgar as money. But for the longest time, I hoped that they’d bring more than just quiet satisfaction, that maybe the world would find value in the things I shaped. I was naive. I hadn’t yet realized that the age of…
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Why are we so fascinated by tales about wars in the stars? I’d say it’s because we project the chaos of our own little blue ball of rock to somewhere else out there, all because it’s easier than admitting we’ve got a universe of mess right here. We pin our hopes on imaginary worlds in…
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“Welcome to Catbridge High, where the battle of the bands isn’t just about winning over the crowd—it’s a fight for fame, fortune, and nine lives’ worth of legendary mischief. Enter Lunatics in Love, the feline phenoms with attitudes as sharp as their guitars and a playlist as chaotic as their lives. Tiffany Larsen, the band’s silver-furred siren,…