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Wading in water so deep

One thousand six hundred and sixty days. A fifth of my life spent in limbo. I lived a life bracing for an impact that was forever only a day away. Dreams suppressed, hopes muted. The fight, the fear, so familiar. Now it’s just empty. Gone. The never-ending crisis– ended.
Zen Q. May 3, 2025

“To whom am I speaking?”

I strongly believe that AI is the future. It is in it's growing years and has already revolutionised the daily lives of many. The way we work has significantly changed as compared to say, four years ago. Yet, in my workplace I seem to have become a Luddite–
Zen Q. Apr 25, 2025

How do we show love?

You don't get any love. You do your job and you go home. If you want something more, you're expected to beg, beg to feel a sense of welcome, a meagre sense of appreciation, a reason to feel something.
Zen Q. Nov 10, 2023

Say Something Loving

By creating physical manifestations of my emotions, I've been able to “let go” in a certain way. It's cathartic.
Zen Q. Jun 3, 2023

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