Philosophical English

The Anglo-Saxon Age (450–1066 AD) is the earliest period of English literature and is also known as the Old English Period. It began after the arrival of Germanic tribes such as the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes in England. This age ended with the Norman Conquest in 1066. The society of this period was mainly tribal and warlike, where bravery, loyalty, and honour were highly valued. Kings and warriors shared strong bonds of loyalty, and heroic ideals dominated the culture.

The literature of this age was originally oral, and poems were recited by singers called scops. The main themes included heroism, fate (Wyrd), exile, loneliness, and the struggle between good and evil. Nature, especially the sea, also played an important role. The influence of Christianity gradually increased, which brought religious and moral themes into literature along with earlier pagan beliefs. A major stylistic feature of Old English poetry was the use of alliteration.

The most important work of this period is Beowulf, an epic poem that reflects the heroic spirit of the time. Important writers include Caedmon, who wrote religious poetry, and Cynewulf. King Alfred also promoted learning and translated many works. The Anglo-Saxon Age laid the foundation of English language and literature.

I will unfriend, uncousin, uncoworker, unfollow, unfamily a draining soul real quick.

I don’t care what your title is,
if your presence costs me my peace, you can go.

I’m not keeping people in my life out of guilt, history, or obligation anymore.

If you make everything about you…
If your energy is heavy every time you walk in the room…
If I feel more drained than supported after talking to you…
You’re not my people.

Blood doesn’t equal access.
Friendship doesn’t mean forever.
And loyalty doesn’t mean letting someone disrespect your boundaries repeatedly.

I’ve done enough self abandoning in my life.
Now?
I choose peace.
I choose growth.
I choose me.

And if that means hitting “unfriend” in real life too?
So be it.

You don’t owe anyone permanent access to a version of you they never respected in the first place.

Sometimes you have to pause and gently remind yourself that what you have right now is enough. The constant striving for more—the pressure to achieve, to prove, to attain—can blind you to the quiet abundance already present in your life. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that your worth is measured by what you lack, but the truth is, there’s beauty in simply being. Look in the mirror. Those eyes that witness the colors of the sky, the motion of the sea, the light in someone else’s smile—how extraordinary. Those ears that catch laughter, music, and the whispers of the wind—what a gift. You already carry within you more than you realize.

It’s quite beautiful to live a life grounded in awareness—of your breath, your senses, your ability to create, move, and connect. We often overlook these silent blessings while chasing things that were never meant to define us. The hands that write your dreams, the feet that carry you forward, the heart that still beats with hope—these are miracles in motion. And maybe, just maybe, when you begin to see your life as full instead of lacking, everything else will start to find its place. Contentment doesn’t mean settling; it means recognizing the wealth you already hold. I hope one day you wake up and feel deeply thankful—not because everything is perfect, but because you finally see how much you’ve always had.

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People may look differently when you choose to always stay in a bubble, but the truth is you don't have to explain yourself to anyone. You don't have to put your guard down and tell other people about your traumas, your frustrations, or why you love rainy days and hate 2 AMs. It's okay to doubt their intentions. After all, when you've been through the nights where you cried hoping to fall asleep, most people won't understand how you really feel no matter how hard they try to pretend they will.

It's a cruel world, and it's never a bad thing to choose to protect yourself. Build walls around you. Make yourself a puzzle. The right people will find their way in eventually, either by learning every twist and turn of the way, or simply by barging in and tearing the walls down completely for you. They'll figure it out if they really want to.

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! Mũšâ Mśûõď, حامد عثمان حامد التينقي, Majdi All Nwrs

I don't really know what to say to make you feel appreciated. But I want you to know that I am so grateful to have you in my life. Thank you for always being there whenever I need you. Thank you for giving me your time and attention. I appreciate how you make time for me even on your busy days. I appreciate how you always make me feel so special and valued. It's like you came into my life to make me realize what I truly deserve. Thank you, you made me feel as if I am not hard to love.

I used to think that no one will ever accept me for who I am. But you came into my life and proved me that you can love me wholeheartedly. Thank you, you don't have any idea how you saved me from my own sadness. Thank you for making an effort to make me happy and thank you for always reminding me that I am loved. Your love is something that I can be grateful to have, always remember that. I'll forever be thankful that you came and loved me exactly when I was feeling so unlovable.

You are not always strong every day, and that's okay. I know sometimes you feel so exhausted with your life and you just can't find a courage to fight for your silent battles. I know sometimes you think that life is being unfair to you and you just want to stop living. And I know sometimes you feel so weak that you don't even want to wake-up every morning. I want you to know that it's okay. You don't have to force yourself to be strong when you're already falling apart. It's okay to be vulnerable sometimes. You don't have to make yourself believe that you're okay even when the truth is, you're far from being okay.

You are not always strong every day, and that's okay. Sometimes you just have to breathe and rest. Take a pause for awhile and be vulnerable. It's okay. Even the strongest person cries when he's tired. I want you to know that you don't have to hide all your fears and sadness just to look strong in front of everyone. It's okay not to be strong. It's okay to admit to yourself that you can't take it anymore. And someday, I hope you'll realize that whether you are strong or not, you are still worthy.

I could still remember how many times I broke down into pieces and no one was there for me. I remember how many times I cried myself to sleep, feeling like my life was falling apart. I've been through a lot of pain in life that I didn't even think I could overcome alone. But despite of this, I am still here, trying to survive every day. Despite everything that happened, I am still proud of myself for being a fighter. Looking back, I know that I had so many reasons to give up. But I am thankful today because I still keep trying. I still keep living. I keep continuing to live as if I've never been trapped in misery for so long.

I know that most people are just like me, trying hard to move forward every day and hoping that everything will finally be okay. That is why I want to say to all those who are suffering right now or going through something in life that no matter how hard your situation is, I hope you never give up on yourself. Please keep holding onto that little hope deep in your heart and tell yourself that you are stronger than you think. Have the courage to face the world even when you feel so tired of everything. I want you to know that you are important. Your existence is important. So I hope you always choose to live. Live for those who truly appreciate you. Live for those people who still need you. And most importantly, live for yourself, because no matter how hurt you are right now, you always deserve a beautiful and peaceful life.