There are moments when the world feels like it has had far too much tea and is humming with nervous energy. Every screen glows like a tiny sun and every notification tugs at your sleeve. That is when the universe itself seems to whisper go outside for a breath and touch something real. Let your toes wander into grass or sand or onto a quiet bit of earth. Feel the steady pulse beneath you. It is ancient and patient and it never rushes you the way your inbox does.
And when you do step away for a little while the strange magic is that everything inside you begins to settle. Thoughts stretch out like sleepy cats and worries shrink to their proper size. A small offline pause becomes its own kind of rebellion a reminder that you are a living creature not a constant broadcast. In a world spinning faster each season there is something brave and bright about choosing stillness. The future will always need dreamers who remember how to breathe.
As right-wing political movements continue to gain momentum across parts of the Western world, human rights experts and civil society groups are sounding the alarm over a growing culture of fear, division, and institutional cruelty. Critics argue that while the language of law and order may appeal to some voters, the long-term consequences of these ideologies are dangerous for both democracy and the social wellbeing of all citizens.
One of the starkest examples comes from the United States, where agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have become symbols of heavy-handed enforcement under right-wing administrations. Reports of mass detentions, family separations, and the criminalisation of asylum seekers have raised international concern. “When political leaders promote fear of the ‘other,’ institutions like ICE are not just upholding the law—they’re enforcing an ideology that sees some lives as less valuable than others,” said a spokesperson from the Human Rights Coalition.
But the impact of this political shift doesn’t stop at the institutional level. Experts warn that the growing normalisation of divisive rhetoric and punitive policies encourages everyday bullying and hate. “We’ve seen a sharp rise in racially motivated attacks, anti-LGBTQ+ incidents, and general intolerance in schools and public spaces,” said community advocate Carla Reyes. “When leaders model cruelty and exclusion, it gives permission for others to follow suit.” As democratic values such as inclusion, justice, and compassion come under strain, many are urging citizens to remain vigilant, speak out, and stand up for the vulnerable—before the damage becomes irreversible.
Upon the field where dark and light contend, The good stands tall with honor shining bright. Yet shadows creep where wicked hearts descend, Their whispers laced with promises of night.
The noble soul, though burdened, does not yield, For truth and kindness forge a mighty blade. While evil seeks to poison every field, Its schemes dissolve when love will not degrade.
Though battles rage and tempests tear the sky, The dawn will chase the blackest night away. For even when the purest hearts must cry, Their light remains, untouched by dark’s decay.
Thus good endures, though evil sways the land, For justice lives where steadfast warriors stand.
The world has always been a place of duality—light and dark, good and evil, generosity and greed. This contrast exists in nature, human behaviour, and politics because balance often defines existence. In every society, there are those who act selflessly, striving for fairness and justice, while others manipulate systems for personal gain. Political ideologies reflect this divide, with some leaders seeking to uplift their people, while others exploit power for wealth and control. The struggle between good and bad is an inherent part of human nature, shaping the world in ways that ensure no singular force dominates completely.
In politics, this duality is especially evident. Some politicians work tirelessly for the well-being of their citizens, advocating for equality, social welfare, and economic stability. However, there are also those who prioritise personal ambition, using corruption, misinformation, and divisive tactics to maintain power. Greed plays a significant role in this, as those in positions of influence often put their interests above the needs of the public. This self-serving mindset can lead to policies that benefit the few while leaving the majority struggling. The pursuit of power and wealth can blind individuals to the suffering they cause, allowing greed to override morality.
People can be driven by an insatiable desire for more—more money, more power, more control—without considering the consequences of their actions. Greed strips individuals of empathy, making them prioritise their own gain at the expense of others. ( I could name a few!) This can be seen in corporate greed, where profit is placed above human welfare, and in politics, where leaders make decisions that benefit their interests rather than society. While there will always be those who fight for fairness and progress, the presence of greed ensures that the battle between good and bad will never truly end.
A shadow creeps where light once lay, A poison seeps into the day. Once hands were clasped in human grace, Now fear divides and scars replace.
The echoes of the past return, Old lessons are taught, yet none we learn. They build their walls, they mark their lines, With hollow words and hollow spines.
And watch as justice bends and falls. They paint their hatred in disguise, Yet we see through their veiled replies.
The colour fades from hopeful dreams, Replaced by cold and broken schemes. A love once free is bound in chains, As tyranny reclaims its reigns.
But still, we rise; we will not bow, Not then, not ever—not now. For love will burn through the darkest night, And truth will stand, and truth will fight.
So let them shout, let them conspire, We’ll fan the flames, ignite the fire. For though they try to make us small, Love and justice rise for all. JH
Love knows no borders, no walls and no chains, It sings through the heart like the soft summer rains. It glows in the laughter, it shines in the tears, Unbroken by hatred, unshaken by fears.
A rainbow of voices, so strong and so bright, Refusing to fade, standing up for their right. To love without question, to live without shame, To walk in the light without fear of the flame.
But still, there are whispers, still, there are laws, Still, there are hands that would silence the cause. Yet love is defiant, it rises, it grows, A tide that no hatred can ever oppose.
So here we will stand, as we always have done, For love and for justice, for battles not won. Until every heart can beat free, without fear, We’ll march on together—proud, bold, and clear