Like sitting on top of the world

Dead, they become the dust of the slums; Alive, they are the embodiment of their cities; Rushing across, frantic, limbs waving, they scream to the heavens… Seeking what should not be, to be. ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer and photojournalist, Zashnain Zainal suffers from an incurable addiction to social work, helping marginalised communities since 1989. Nowadays […]

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When people lie just to make themselves feel better

It amuses me –> this thing people have about lying; about placing the right amount of poison to wreck another person. Compulsive liars and people who are obsessed with protecting their refined image and their status in life, despite knowing what they did was “morally” wrong. Wrong to who? Themselves, of course, and wrong to […]

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Men just want to have fun? Or just want to have sex?

Age. That single factor sometimes determine whether you are into sex. Many of us have read ten or more articles about sex, sexuality, sexual health, and some nonsense-of-a-sexual-health-expert of how to psychoanalyze yourself and your sex partner.  How often do you read about sex or watch porn to learn more about the various positions for  intercourse? Yes […]

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Dreaming about the past, a remembrance of loss

She woke up from her slumber, rubbing her forehead at the nagging headache. She does not mind the cold hard pavement as her bed; after all, she has been homeless for the past 3 years, living on the streets and begging for food. The city, with it’s towering monuments and buildings, has been her home; […]

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Flash your uni degree, bask in your vanity & arrogance

It amusing to see folks, regardless of age and gender, flashing their doctorate, that flashy PhDs, and their numerous educational qualification. They readily do this to assert authority, to prove a point, to boost their self-esteem, or merely a good opportunity to increase their profile. What is the value of your education when your behaviour […]

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Conquering my wounds, within the santuary of my mind

My sanctuary is located deep in my mind, it allows a slow process of regeneration of my wounds. The sanctuary is like the silence between thoughts, giving a rhythm and shape to the whole. I understand that everything in this world contains all the basic elements of order however my sanctuary permits me to be […]

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The one-dimensional mind-fuck ~ Twitter or the brain?

I’m a tweet addict; nothing else in the social media realm satisfy my curiosity than Twitter. It is not just about socialising, meeting new friends or even gathering information. It is about learning the psyche behind the avatar, the character. The avatar is not just a photo or a symbol of what the person portrays […]

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