Category: Wordsmiths
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A Shepherd’s Final Journey: Tribute to Pope Francis
Today, on April 21st, Easter Monday—a day that celebrates resurrection, hope, and life renewed—the Catholic Church mourns the passing of its humble shepherd. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has died at the age of 88. His final breath, drawn on a day marked by Christ’s triumph over death, feels laden with a poetic symmetry:…
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Convergence Phase 2 : Hopeful Stories
I didn’t have a childhood like most others. My father was an alcoholic, and my mother had to work tirelessly to keep us afloat. I, too, worked during my school years, balancing responsibilities while studying. Half of my childhood was spent in other people’s houses because we didn’t have a permanent home. On top of…
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Editors’ Hot Seat~Rtr. Charith Yohan
In this installment of Editors’ Hot Seat, exploring the experiences of Rotaract Club leaders, we caught up with Rtr. Charith Yohan, Secretary of the Rotaract Club of SLIIT for the RI Year 2024-25. Co-Editors Rtr. Kavisha Yapa and Rtr. Tanuri Dissanayake delved into Charith’s journey to uncover the defining moments, challenges, and invaluable lessons that…
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Celebrating the Spirit of Service: International Volunteers Day
On the 5th of December every year, the world comes together to celebrate an amazing force, volunteers. They are the people who give of their time, their skills, their hearts and do not expect to be paid for it. Today on International Volunteers Day, we honor our ‘unsung heroes’ who give their time to make…
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The Art of Embracing Solitude
Figuring out your 20s feels like a winding road full of transitions, discoveries, and unexpected turns. But when everyone around you is partnering up, life around you starts to feel like an unending series of plus one events and double dates. And if you’re single, there’s a unique struggle: the feeling of being left behind…
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The Dark Forest: A Story of Silent Stars
Imagine you’re in a vast, dark forest. The trees are towering, the shadows deep. You can’t see the sky. You don’t know who’s out there—are they friends or enemies? You don’t know, and that’s the problem. The forest is full of life, but you can’t see anyone, hear anyone clearly. Every sound—a crack of a…
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Editors’ Hot Seat~Rtr. Jayod Perera
In this new column, we dive into the minds of Rotaract Club leaders, starting with our current President, Rtr. Jayod Perera. Co-editors Rtr. Kavisha Yapa and Rtr. Tanuri Dissanayake got to sit down with Jayod, uncovering the highs, the laughs, and the unforgettable memories that have shaped his Rotaract journey. Q: So, what got you…
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Whispers in the Wallpaper
The day Jenna moved into her grandmother’s old estate; curiosity had gotten the best of her. “That place…it never truly empties,” was the same cautionary song, sung by all her neighbors. Jenna laughed it off, calling it silly superstition. On her first day in the old house, as Jenna lay in bed, she heard faint…
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The Beauty of Existing~A Thrilling Journey Through Life’s Unexpected Moments
Life is a rollercoaster, isn’t it? One day, you’re riding high, feeling unstoppable, and the next, it’s like everything is unraveling at once. You’ve probably had those moments when the weight of the world feels too heavy, and you wonder, “What’s the point?” But here’s the catch—there’s something magical about just being. Even in the…
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Celebrating UN Day ~A World of Unity and Action
Each year on October 24, we pause to celebrate United Nations Day—a day that invites us all to reflect on the incredible impact of global unity. But what does “global unity” really mean to us in our everyday lives? Is it just about diplomats in suits, shaking hands at meetings in New York, or can…
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Cosmic Heist: The Guardians’ Latest Wild Adventure
The Guardians of the Galaxy were gearing up for their latest mission, and as usual, things were anything but ordinary. Star-Lord, the always cocky leader, was at the ship’s controls, cranking up the tunes. Gamora was sharpening her sword with the kind of focus that made even her reflection nervous. Drax, the strong but sometimes…
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Just how Fast the Night Changes: A Tribute to Liam Payne
There was a time, not so long ago, when the soulful and melodic voices of a five-member boyband entranced teenage girls. They made their audience shout out their lyrics with the utmost passion lifting their fans’ spirits with every song they composed and performed. Their music was the soundtrack of the childhoods of many late…
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A Symphony of Soul: Remembering the Magic of Senaka Batagoda
When the world turns gray and solitude wraps around me like a shroud, there is one voice that pierces through the silence, tugging at the very strings of my heart. It’s not just the melody that enchants me, but the soul behind it—the ethereal magic of Senaka Batagoda. I still remember the first time I…
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Has the future already happened?
Do your past, present and future all exist right now? Are you reading this blog, being born, and lying on your deathbed at this very moment? Surprisingly, the answer could be yes. But how can that be? How does time work? Imagine the universe like movie. Each frame shows everything that’s happening in the universe in a single moment. Each new…
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Black History Month
We are a month into 2024 and we are yet again in the midst of February, Black History Month of the year. Black History Month is celebrated throughout the world in countries with a significant black population, especially in America, to honor all black people from all periods of US history, from the enslaved people…
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