What do you see # 352- 3 August, 2026

The world shouts.

The world shouts.

Notifications. Headlines. Endless noise demanding our attention.

Then, almost hidden in plain sight, a simple sign whispers:

Stay Present.

So I do.

I wrap my hands around a warm cup of coffee, open a book, and let the pages slow my racing thoughts.

For a little while, there is nowhere else I need to be.

No yesterday to rewrite. No tomorrow to worry about.

Just this chapter. This sip. This breath.

Sometimes, staying present isn’t about doing something extraordinary.

Sometimes, it’s simply choosing a good book, a quiet corner, and remembering that peace has always been waiting there.


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— Maggie The Afterlove Voice 💫

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19 responses to “The world shouts.”

  1. Aptivi Avatar

    A wonderful piece, Maggie 👍💜

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Yasan 💜

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      1. Aptivi Avatar

        You’re welcome Maggie 💜

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  2. Sheknowsallblog Avatar

    In a time when we’re all chasing the next notification, the next urgent thing, you’ve described the most radical act: choosing a book and coffee over the noise. And what strikes me is that this isn’t about privilege or escape, it’s about reclaiming your presence in your own life. ‘For a little while, there is nowhere else I need to be.’ That’s everything.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you 💜

      Happy you enjoyed my take.

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  3. balroop singh Avatar

    A perfect response to the prompt, Maggie. I liked how both the pics spoke for you.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you so much for your kind words.

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  4. Carol anne Avatar

    wonderful post maggie 😘😘

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you ❤️😘

      Like

  5. parikhit Avatar

    Peace indeed is a state of mind.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      It sure is 💜

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  6. utahan15 Avatar

    the world can fuck off. lmao

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  7. poetisatinta Avatar

    A perfect response Maggie 🙌

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Ange 💜 ❤️

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  8. Sadje Avatar

    Maggie I love this piece. Rest, calm and just being is enough for some people, some of the time. Loved your take. Thanks for joining in.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Sadje 💜❤️

      Happy you enjoyed my take .

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        My pleasure

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  9. WDYS # 352- A roundup post – Keep it alive Avatar

    […] Maggie; The world shouts […]

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you for the mention .

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