If you were the last human on Earth...What matters most to you? How about your emotions? Will you panic or despair? Or would you remain calm and peaceful? Would memories have any meaning then? How would you spend the remaining years of your life?
How does religion explain infant deaths?We read about the deaths of babies and children as a result of wars, diseases, or simply human cruelty. What did they do to recieve such a tragic fate? Is there an explanation for this in any religion?
Do you have a long-distance relationship with yourself?Most of us appear to be. Without addressing this issue, it would be hard to manage our relationships with others. Find a means to create harmony within yourself. Your life will become considerably more lighter and peaceful.
What was the most terrifying animal you encountered?A few weeks ago, a few workers in nearby plantation complained of wild fowls squealing and clamouring. Next time it happened, a couple of us went to investigate. It was like a battlefield. The wild flows were flying around, producing loud noises in a... See More »
If you try, you risk failure. If you don’t, you ensure it.A quote that has motivated me many times in my life. It is better to attempt and fail than not to try at all. Unless you overcome your fear of failure, you will do nothing significant. However, that is the most difficult first step that anyone must... See More »
What will unite humanity?Will it take massive natural disasters and tragedies for us to finally put aside our differences in caste, religion, race, and geography and unite in a needto survive? Or will we be sufficiently inspired by love, empathy, and compassion to do so?... See More »
Would you need the Bible if Jesus was physically present with you?Would you need the Bible if Jesus was physically present with you, walking and conversing with you on a daily basis? The samefor Prophet Muhammad, Buddha, Lord Krishna, Moses, and all the great souls who came to redeem humanity. If they lived with... See More »
The reason you feel lonelyLoneliness is not the absence of other people. Its lack of completeness of the moment. The feeling of loneliness is like a broken circle, that you can’t mend no matter what you attempt. The truth is that we are overly reliant on others to... See More »
What tells you if a person is trustworthy or not?What tells you whether a person is trustworthy or not the first time you meet them? What approach do you use to know if that person can be trusted?
Do you think the time you spend on SW is worthwhile?What benefit you find here on SW ? Is your time here adding something positive to your life? What are you looking for from this forum?
To serve a true friend is the highest honor.These words, which I recently heard, have grown on me. I believe it means that being of service to a true friend in their hour of need is the greatest honor one can have. It struck a nerve, though I'm not sure why; I'm still trying to grabthe... See More »
Does an animal's life has the same value as a human life?We are at the pinnacle of the evolutionary pyramid. But does that give us the moral right to end anotherlife? Or does the rest of life exist to supplement our survival and happiness?
What is the most peaceful time of your day?I'm feel most peaceful between four and five o'clock in the morning and evening. What’s yours?
Have you ever wondered how life on this planet will end?According to science, the sun will become too hot and the oceans will evaporate within the next 1-2 billion years. Will life last until then? How will the human species end? Picture the last human being. He or she will be the most lonely person... See More »
The worst kind of fearIs the fear of what others might think. This self-imposed slavery is worse than death. The constant worry of what others might think will wreak havoc in your life. So, remove yourself from this shackle and feel the freedom and relief you've never... See More »
What did you do that moved someone so deeply?Something I did unintentionally meant a lot to someone. We were in high school at the time. Monday assembly was perhaps the most boring 45 minutes of our lives. To ease our pain, I along with my friend snuck in a few sweet balls that melt in your... See More »
Is God bound by any law?If God created everything in the Universe and Multiverse, if such a thing exists,God is above all laws, reasons, and definitions, right? So, if God chooses to abolish hell and heaven, what stands in His way? Can we complain if He decides there is no... See More »
Is tipping an expression of gratitude or a mandatory payment?Is tip part of the chargeable fee? Is it mandatory or is it a social norm? If the institution expects the customer to tip, why not add that on the original bill? Isn't the client paying for the product and service already? I love a gesture of... See More »
Stupid things you did when you were a kidI watched my father inserting a tester into an electrical socket to examine its connection. The tester's head lit red every time he inserted it. I was curious as well. I couldn't find his tester, so I had to make do with what I had. And that... See More »
Why relationships collapse?Why do people enter into relationships in the first place? It's all about self-satisfaction. This includes physical, emotional, or social fulfillment, the lack of which appears to leave a gap in our lives. A sense of emptiness that we try to fill... See More »
What is our Soul made of?What is the composition of our soul? Our body is mostly the molecular combination of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen. It is built in the material realm and perishes here. It's like borrowed suit, one we returned at end of the day. Soul... See More »
What qualifies as a good day?For me today was one of those days. Everything falls into place like a well tuned symphony. Even the most charged atmosphere dissolves into peaceful harmony . That's what I call a good day. What about you?
What lifespan do you wish to have?Do you have an age in your mind when you would be happy to call it a day? Considering where you are in life right now and your goals. PS : This is not a question about wanting to die or having suicidal thoughts.
When you get a one-word response to 3 para commentCan you relate to this? I once responded to a query asked by one of my co-workers on social media. I made certain that she received a well-researched and concise response. It took me three long paragraphs and an hour on my laptop to complete. Her... See More »