A Nation of Volunteers: Why December 5th Means Something Bigger in Sri Lanka
December 5th is officially marked as International Volunteer Day across the world, a day to celebrate the people who give without expecting anything in return. But this year, Sri Lanka didn’t need a reminder on the calendar. We lived the meaning of volunteerism long before the date arrived.
Social Media and Its Impact on Modern Society.
It is difficult to envision a day that goes by without engaging with social media. Between the endless streams of Instagram, TikTok, and X (previously Twitter), images and videos capture one’s attention almost all day. Social media has already progressed past a means of connecting with friends and has integrated itself as a part of one’s habits, personal lifestyle and as an important facet of one’s social identity. Social media does offer a means of connecting and communicating with the entire world and offers convenience and possibilities that were once thought impossible. However, social media has a dark side that positively fuels social anxiety and a disconnection from the lives of others.
International Day of Peace: A Call for a More Peaceful World
Every year on September 21, the world pauses to observe the International Day of Peace. It is a day dedicated to reflecting on the importance of peace and our shared responsibility to nurture it in every corner of life. Established by the United Nations in 1981, this day reminds us that peace is not simply the absence of conflict. True peace is a living, breathing effort that requires understanding, empathy, and the willingness to act in ways that support harmony and justice.
Knives – A masked Weapon
Since ancient times, man had one desire: to conquer the world, and to rule over it. To achieve this, he created instruments, established laws, and set rules to find his path to dominance. Among these achievements, one of the major stepping stones was the Stone Age era, with its stone tools. The first tool that man ever created was the “slate”.
How Leaders Inspire, Not Instruct
Think about the people in your life who have truly inspired you. Most likely, they were not the ones giving strict orders or constantly telling you what to do. Instead, they were the ones who made you want to do better. That is the real difference between leaders who inspire and leaders who simply instruct.
Overcoming Decision Fatigue
Imagine staring at your computer screen for a good hour or two, with multiple browser tabs open, drowning in your thoughts, unable to make a decisive choice on what task you intend to pursue. This intense feeling of being overwhelmed with too many choices is called decision fatigue.
Beyond Romance, Still Working
It was around 2 PM. I had just finished an orientation session on my campus and stepped into a phone shop to buy a phone for a friend. The scorching heat outside made the air-conditioned shop a welcome relief. They even offered us fruit juice to drink.
The Silent Goodbyes
I didn’t always understand the depth of time- how it sneaks away unnoticed, letting pieces of life slip away before you realize it. One moment, you’re sitting at the dinner table, laughing with your parents, siblings, and loved ones, and the next, you’re standing at an airport, saying goodbye to your brother, or staring at an empty chair that once belonged to someone you loved. The people and moments you thought were constants start to fade.
Reviving Traditional Farming: Can Sri Lanka’s Ancient Wisdom Feed Our Future?
Have you ever stood by a paddy field at sunset, feeling the cool breeze, hearing the distant splash of water, and wondered how did our ancestors do it? How did they feed entire villages without chemicals, tractors, or machines that beep and buzz?
Reflections on a Five Year Rotaract Journey
June 5th, 2020. That was the date I first set foot into the Rotaract Club of Colombo Mid Town.
I had my fears and apprehensions about joining Rotaract, after a long and rewarding journey as an Interactor. Looking back at it five years later, I can safely dispel all of these feelings as I reflect on half a decade of growth, service, and fellowship.