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Pink Mosque: A Spark Of Hope In A Divided World
Sometimes, being an unconventional thinker feels more like a curse than a blessing. My mind is always filled with ideas that seem bizarre and even blasphemous to some people. One of those so-called unusual ideas is about religion. While I was religious at several points in my life, I always thought it created more walls than bridges. How many wars in history have been caused because we cling too tightly to our beliefs? Isn’t faith meant to guide and inspire? Why, then, has something meant to unite people sometimes led to suffering and division between communities and countries? But on my recent trip to Mindanao, I found a glimpse of…
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The Grand Mosque of Cotabato: My Escape From Life’s Relentless Chaos
Is the world spinning so fast that you can hardly keep up? Ever wish the world would slow down even just for a day? Some days, I wonder if we’re in a lucid dream or a simulated reality that started when the world ended in 2012. I mean. With life’s relentless pace and constant noise, the world sometimes doesn’t seem real to me. I often feel like a video game character, a zombie, or a cyborg who works endlessly and restlessly. But I’m not a freaking video game character that survives through energy packs and first aid kits. I’m a breathing human who craves knowledge, wisdom, and new experiences. I’m…
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Campuestohan Highland Resort: An Enchanting Whimsical Wonderland
What do you want to do when you grow up? We’ve all heard this question a million times since we could start walking. Some figured it out at a young age and mapped out their next 40 years. Many had no clue, and others, like me, would never find the answer to this question. The thing is, I never wanted to grow up or have a typical career. That’s why I’m always on the move, hiking mountains and exploring whimsical places like Campuestohan Highland Resort. While I may seem like a lost soul drifting in the vast sea of nothingness, this kind of life has never bothered me. I never…
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The Ruins Bacolod: Exploring The Taj Mahal Of The Philippines
What if falling in love is the worst decision you can make? What if love is the biggest scam of all? We’ve always been taught that love makes the world go round. They say it’s a powerful emotion that can move mountains and build timeless, iconic landmarks, such as The Ruins of Bacolod and The Taj Mahal. But I always believed love is overrated. I always thought love was too glorified, and pursuing it often brought more pain than joy. Why do we always chase love like a drug, knowing it might destroy us? What if we’re all just chasing a fantasy when it comes to love? Then, something changed…
