cautionary tale, consequences, curiosity, greek mythology, hope, pandora's box
You’ve probably heard of the idiom “to open a Pandora’s box.” It means doing something that brings unforeseen consequences or causes many problems that didn’t exist before. According to Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman created by the Greek gods to punish humans. But why would the gods want to punish humanity? Why was ...
When your heart is shattered into a million pieces after the breakup of a relationship, sometimes the only thing that can make you feel human again is getting lost in a movie. Curling up on the couch while watching a film that mirrors your misery or inspires hope for the future can be just the ...
In the vastness of human experience, faith stands as an enduring thread that weaves through cultures, religions, and individuals across time. This is more than a mere belief; it is a profound trust and conviction in something greater than yourself. Whether religious or secular, faith holds the potential to uplift and transform lives. In this ...
Anne Frank’s favorite spot was by the window, the real world only a pane of glass away. She loved observing the chestnut tree as it changed with the seasons – from blossoming to fruit-bearing, then shedding its leaves, and finally renewing its life cycle. These natural rhythms reflected Anne’s own yearning for life. She also ...
The name of the young girl is Anne Frank, an iconic figure in world literature and the author of the once-forbidden book, “The Diary of Anne Frank”. Born on June 12, 1929, Anne Frank came into the world in a wealthy Jewish family in Frankfurt, Germany. When Hitler rose to power in 1933, initiating a ...
Under warm sunlight, on a hillside in a wheelchair, a woman is reading — that is the still image from New Century Films’ latest release, Silver Screen Dreams. The scene is pure and beautiful, like a poem that arouses the imagination. But what kind of story is it? What has the woman in the wheelchair ...
Life has unexpected ways of unfolding. Often compared to a roller coaster ride, a person has to go through ups and downs. Even then, rarely does anyone understand what life is all about. With all the suffering going around, life does seem to be going downhill for everyone. But many are holding onto hope. Being ...