The Weight of Being Sensitive in a Hard World

What is one thing you would change about yourself? People often say sensitivity is a weakness, but living with a soft heart in a sharp world is anything but easy. Being sensitive means you feel deeply — joy, pain, love, loss — all of it hits a little harder and stays a little longer. It’s …

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The Digital Disaster: Smartphones and Social Media Combined

What technology would you be better off without, why? If there is any technology I could walk away from without hesitation, it would be smartphones, especially when combined with social media. That mix has quietly damaged our peace, privacy, and confidence in ways we often overlook. Smartphones make everyone far too reachable. It does not …

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The Shade That’s Gone

What's the hardest decision you've ever had to make? Why? I wasn’t in my village when my father left this world. I wasn’t there to hold his hand, see his last smile, or say the words I had saved for someday. Seven months and five days later, the absence still lives inside me—sharp, raw, and …

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Little Annoyances, Big Impact: My Pet Peeves

Name your top three pet peeves. We all have little things that can instantly bother us, things that might seem small but really affect how we feel around others. For me, it’s the everyday habits and gestures that reflect consideration, hygiene, and respect. From how someone treats a shared space to the way they carry …

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Overthinking and the Art of Letting Go

What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? If there’s one part of my daily routine I wish I could skip, it’s the time I start overthinking. It usually begins in the quiet moments—when the world slows down but my thoughts speed up. I replay things in my head, …

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Threads of Tradition, Pieces of Gold

What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? What stands out in my cultural heritage is the craftsmanship of Balochi clothing and jewellery. The loose-fitted kurtas, decorated with silk thread embroidery and mirror work, display a level of artistry that is both unique and timeless. Each tribe has its …

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The Art of Walking Lightly, Living Wisely

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? Some of the most profound lessons I’ve carried in life weren’t from books or lectures—they were from conversations with my father. His words were simple, but they’ve stayed with me, guiding me through moments of confusion, growth, and change. Do good and forget about it. Goodness …

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When Home Became Memory

Share a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home. The furthest I’ve ever traveled from home wasn’t measured in miles or airports. It wasn’t about crossing oceans or standing in a foreign land where the language felt unfamiliar. The furthest I’ve ever traveled was the moment I lost someone I loved deeply—my Aba. …

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