A traditional-style painting showing a world affected by COVID-19, with shadowy human figures, faded cityscapes, and a divine light breaking through stormy clouds

COVID-19 Wake-Up Call – Did We Miss the Memo?

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So… was COVID-19 the big one? The final boss fight? Humanity’s end credits? Nah. We’re still here. (Unless you’re that guy who stocked a bunker with 40 cans of beans, a shotgun, and an “I told you so” sign. In which case—respect.) But let’s not pretend it wasn’t bizarre. A microscopic menace grounded flights, locked…

A surreal digital painting of a stormy sky parting to reveal a glowing path forward, symbolizing the idea that crisis can lead to opportunity.

Why COVID-19 Was Merely a Wake-Up Call

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You’ve probably heard that the Chinese word for “crisis” also means “opportunity.” The word is 危机 (wēijī), and it’s made up of two parts: So, while 危机 literally combines “danger” and “opportunity,” it doesn’t mean the word itself directly translates as both. Instead, it’s more like a poetic reminder: in every crisis, there’s a chance…

Illustration of nature fighting back in a global calamity

Global Calamity: Nature’s New War Against Us.

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(Why Earth Is Forcing Us to Talk Nicely — Or Else) Wikipedia still defines war as “armed conflict between nations.” Cute. Meanwhile, Earth is throwing hurricanes like dodgeballs, melting glaciers like cheap ice cream, and sending viruses with more passports than the UN. Sorry, Wikipedia — this is war. But it’s not man vs. man….

Blindfolded world leader with finger on nuclear button, guided by unseen divine hand

Nuclear Warheads Missing & The Blind Leading The Blind

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When We Build Bombs, God Builds Lessons At first glance, the news about nuclear warheads “going missing,” North Korea’s missile tests, and rising global tensions might sound like just another headline in our daily chaos buffet. But what if it’s not just geopolitics as usual? What if we’re unknowingly laying out a red carpet —…

“Illustration of Iran and Israel flags facing off with a symbolic dove flying above representing peace and nuclear tension in the Middle East.”
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Iran-Israel Showdown: Why Walking Away Is Real Power

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We can survive the Middle East standoff without losing our eyebrows‘ So… the 12-day Iran-Israel showdown is technically over. Everyone’s refreshed their water glasses, reloaded Twitter feeds, and is now nervously watching Iran’s nuclear program 2025 like it’s a teenager with fireworks and no supervision. That Day on the Road: A War Story, Sort Of…