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INSAT’s last letter
Published
7 ans agoon
[simplicity-save-for-later]Disclaimer: this article is loaded with feels. If you can’t handle it or you get cringy easily, you have been warned.
Another disclaimer: some words are written in another language just « lel dharoura che3ria » 😜
At this time of every year (well, this and last year for me at least), I get an abnormal feeling, some kind of a certain melancoly.
Because, at these times, there is this playlist that wanders around the hall, and it makes your heart lean and just want to start crying. But they’re good tears. It’s the kind of tears that come when you start to think about all those years you’ve spent between these red walls, the people you’ve known and loved, the ones with whom you’ve shared your highest highs and loudest laughs around the Ciné Box, in « salle de lecture » or « ellocal », and that « rakcha » at « El barreka » on a rainy cold day or the long study hours that you skipped together.
You probably still remember your weak moments too, the not-so-victorious times when you were broken and the people that saw the sorrow in your eyes brought you behind that big pole where people usually hide to play music and had with you the best, deepest, funniest existential talk of your life.
You remember the games you’ve played, the coffees you’ve had, the work you did with the people of this land, the nights you’ve spent sleeping on tables, the music you’ve heard and discovered, the crazy dances during lunch break, the group-singing when a popular song comes on, the people that held you so tightly at the beginning and at the end of the day, the long walks around the institute and in that wide parking-lot, the dreams you’ve shared in such a hushed voice, the ones who discovered you, the ones who encouraged you and especially, the ones who believed in you.
Today, this institute is faded, I feel it in my soul. Because it has seen way more than any man on this earth. It has seen every single day of every single year of every single one of its students. And it’s so hard for it to carry all these memories in its corners while it watches the ones that made them walk away.
As I stand in its hall, I hear the music that the « Ciné-Radiosaures », leaving INSAT, chose to diffuse at their last broadcast, and it just takes over me. I hear the « La La’s » of the « Of Monsters And Men » that somebody gotta play everytime, and it feels like saying goodbye to the good days that made you. But you are happy. And sad. And nostalgic, and excited, and frustrated and every other feeling in the world is part of this mix that’s filling you, leaving you helpless until all you could ever do is to enjoy these last days, and make those promises to your friends that everybody makes, about how you’re gonna visit and not let life drive you away, that you’re always gonna be a human of INSAT and no other responsability is gonna stop you from returning to this Home. But you know deep down that you can’t keep promises forever, and that one day, even those people you’re leaving today are gonna leave too, and there will come a day when this land is gonna be someone else’s land, and that life will take over, eventually.
But right now, you’re looking at it and you’re seeing those yellow entrance lights and you know that this kingdom still recognizes you, and still loves you and wishes that you will never have to leave…
To those who are leaving us, to my friends, to the ones I’ve known, to my acquaintances , to the persons to whom I’ve never had the courage to say more than a hello, to the ones I know by name, to the ones I don’t know at all, I wish you all the best. The INSAT I know will never be the same without you guys ♥
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The Dual Nature of Fear: Protector and Parasite
Published
4 semaines agoon
10 octobre 2024 [simplicity-save-for-later]Fear: Friend or Foe?
What if fear isn’t your enemy but your greatest ally? Explore how this powerful emotion secretly shapes your life and might be the key to unlocking your true self.
The Quest for Self-Discovery
As individuals and members of the human race, we should devote our greatest effort to discovering who we truly are. We often arrogantly proclaim to know ourselves better than anyone else, but do we? When we hear the word “fear,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? It likely conjures images of trauma and negative experiences. This amalgamation of letters has gripped many of us, playing a significant role in our existence.
Fear’s Significance and History
“Fear.” This small word may seem insignificant, yet it is full of meaning and history. Most people deeply care about their lives, and this tendency exists thanks to fear, even if many tremble at the mere mention of it.
The Denial of Fear
As humans, we have a tendency to deny what we don’t understand. We often deny our fear. This is understandable; we are naturally drawn to heroic narratives. Everyone loves tales of bravery and fearlessness. We revel in stories of victory and triumph. So, why should we care about fear?
Fear as a Fundamental Human Trait
Fear is a fundamental aspect of our humanity. What kind of brave person denies their true identity, unless we are discussing cowardice? Fear is a powerful emotion; it can speak without uttering a word. While fear may make us seem weak or inferior, it can also affirm our humanity. Fear serves as both a guardian and a ruler, governing our choices and decisions. And believe me, ruling is no easy task, especially in an unstable democracy of emotions and chemicals.
Fear as a Survival Mechanism
When the kingdom is under attack, fear can override reason and logic to ensure survival, even if the perceived danger is illusory. Fear acts as a musician, playing the drumbeats of our lives, its music resonating with the world around us. This vibration takes hold of the souls of all living beings.
Fear’s Role in Time and Perception
When fear takes charge, we feel our existence connect with the universe. We sense our lives intertwining with something vast and complex. Time slows down, transforming into something else entirely, while our perception sharpens, turning our world into a battlefield.
Fear as the Overprotective Mother
Fear can be likened to an overprotective mother, striving to shield her children, yet her protectiveness may hinder their growth and limit their potential. This complex emotion plays dual roles, serving as both protector and sage.
Fear’s Parasitic Nature
This inherited facet of our evolution influences our daily behaviors and shapes our character. At times, it turns into a parasite, draining our energy and hindering our progress. Unlike typical parasites, this inner fire originates from our own being; it can stifle our movement or compel us to act impulsively.
Fear’s Betrayal in Communication
This force can sometimes act disloyally, betraying its creator. For example, when our fear of judgment undermines our ability to communicate clearly, it jeopardizes our goals ,whether making a good impression or articulating a point. Miscommunication often leads to misunderstandings.
The Overwhelming Force of Fear
Viewing the world from this perspective can be enlightening, even if we cannot prove we share the same perceptions. When fear becomes overwhelming, it can manifest as a mentally unstable individual grappling with severe trust issues. This emotion does not easily relinquish control over our destiny or our capacity for change.
Fear’s Relationship with Learning and Future Prediction
Fear compels us to obsess over predicting the future and learning from the past, as it intensely despises pain, especially when repeated. Fear’s aversion to pain fuels our motivation and imagination, enabling us to predict effectively and avoid obstacles. Surprisingly, fear can accelerate the learning process.
Fear’s Role in Human Beliefs
This complex chemical response empowers human beliefs and convictions, adding a unique spark that transforms them into dogma, shaping our behavior. Fear renders beliefs unquestionable; when we deny our beliefs, we deny our identity. All humans have standards, fortified by fear. Without fear, we are nobody. Fear is, in essence, us.
Modern Fears and Illusions
Our fears of change, rejection, the unknown, failure, loneliness, dissatisfaction, and unmet expectations are illusions that have become overly significant in our lives. While desire undeniably influences these fears, they have overshadowed fear’s original purpose: survival and the preservation of our existence.
Mental Survival in the 21st Century
We still engage in the same primitive survival game, but today’s survival is more mental than physical. In the 21st century, we battle internal dangers and threats. The technological and scientific revolution has shifted our struggles from the external world to our minds.
Emptiness and the Human Spirit
Homo sapiens no longer strive to coexist with the external world; our focus has shifted to mental survival. Humanity, with its problem-solving tendencies, may even create challenges just to enjoy overcoming them. While we abhor pain, we also cannot tolerate emptiness.
Fear and the Freedom of Choice
The human spirit is unaccustomed to emptiness and the freedom of choice. We thrive under pressure. Fear, once selected by nature for survival, has become less useful in a world dominated by peace. Our violent nature, no longer expressed physically, threatens either our destruction or our evolution.
The Inner Predators
If violence once protected us from external threats, today’s predators reside within us. Can we protect ourselves from ourselves and our potential actions? This is a question we must explore.
The Future of Fear
We try to envision virtual dangers to validate fear, but how long can this continue? Is it possible that fear will eventually be selected out by nature and become obsolete? If fear’s only remaining role is in competition, isn’t that more closely related to greed, desire, and humanity’s inherent hunger for power and occupation? Can fear survive in the modern world? That is the question.
Written By: Habib Riden
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