Welcome to the Quiet

I started this journal as I entered what you might call a quieter phase of life — not quiet in the sense of slowing down, but in the sense of tuning in more deeply to what matters.

These days are still full: of creative work, ideas, personal projects, and a focus on wellbeing. But I’m no longer chasing money, mindshare, or someone else’s definition of success.

I’m here to reflect — to write things down while I still can. If something I share helps you along the way, I’m glad. But this space isn’t about building a following. It’s about reconnecting with what feels real, lasting, and quietly worthwhile.

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The journal of John E.Rees

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Gaza Lan Nunsa — لن نُنسى (We Will Not Be Forgotten)
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Gaza Lan Nunsa — لن نُنسى (We Will Not Be Forgotten)

Through the eyes of a twelve-year-old boy, this short story bears witness to the unspeakable horrors unfolding in Gaza — and the fragile, defiant hope that survives them. As Wahib clings to a handmade book filled with memories of his lost family, he begins to write his own testament: “We were here. We will not be forgotten.”

In a world that looks away, this story refuses to be silent. Read it — and remember.

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