Risen Thoughts

I once held a preconceived notion about peace. I believed that societies which are well-traveled and deeply aware of other cultures are inherently the most peaceful. My assumption was rooted in the idea that curiosity drives discovery, discovery fosters awareness, and awareness ultimately leads to peace and understanding. While it is true that curiosity and awareness do promote understanding, the critical question remains: does this understanding genuinely translate into peace? If so, then the most multicultural societies should logically be the most peaceful. However, reality often challenges such assumptions. Statistics have a way of dismantling preconceived ideas. Cities like New York, London, Paris, and Sydney are among the most culturally diverse in the world, yet they are not necessarily the most peaceful. Similarly, one might assume that culturally diverse nations would naturally foster greater understanding and harmony among their populations. Yet, this is far from the truth. T...

Life is a profound and intricate journey, filled with moments of joy, pain, love, and sorrow. It is a tapestry woven with experiences that shape who we are and how we perceive the world. At some point, almost everyone pauses to ask themselves the timeless question: *What is the purpose of my existence?* The answers to this question are as varied as the individuals who ask it. Some find clarity and direction, while others continue to live as if life were a duty, moving through it without deeper reflection. Some believe the purpose of life is to savor the gift of existence, while others see life as a path leading inevitably to death. Yet, beneath these differing perspectives lies a universal truth: life is a shared experience, one that connects all living beings in ways both seen and unseen. Every living thing, from the smallest microorganism to the tallest tree, from the humblest insect to the most complex human, shares a common origin. We are all born from the same cosmic seed that gav...