Think Forward.

Society Series

by Fatima Zahra EL hajji (L•TimA)
23785
Chapters: 3 2.6 min read

2: [Society #2] A Childhood Faded Too Soon 9886

**Wreckage and ruin stretch endlessly. All is gray—everything blends into the color of sorrow and fear. Barefoot, she runs toward her shattered home, her eyes searching, her voice pleading, "Buppy! Buppy!" ** A gentle voice calls from behind, "Come back. It's dangerous here." "I'm looking for my dog, Buppy," she responds softly. "It was the last gift from my mother before she died." He looks at her, his expression weighed down by grief. "Buppy went to join your mom in a beautiful place—a place far better than this." She understands, her gaze lowering. Yet, she walks forward, her heart heavy but her steps steady. Not far away, a small girl stretches her fingers toward a key dangling from a broken door. A boy watches her curiously. "What are you doing?" he asks. "I want to keep the key," she whispers. "As a memory of our home. Can you help me reach it?" He hesitates, swallowing the tears that burn his eyes, then takes the key and places it in her open hand. She nods gratefully and walks away, never looking back. Nearby, a brother and sister play barefoot in the dust. Their laughter is edged with sadness, their smiles heavy with unspoken burdens. The boy's face looks pale and chilled. "Aren't you cold?" someone asks. "Where's your jacket?" "I have one," he replies. "Then why aren't you wearing it?" "I gave it to my sister," he answers simply. "Why?" "Because I'm a man," he says quietly. "And she needs it more." A pause lingers before the next question. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" "A doctor," he says, his voice wavering. "But... but..." The weight of that unfinished thought hangs in the air—his eyes speak the impossibility he cannot voice. *They are children by age, yet their eyes and words reveal a reality far beyond their years. They have grown up too soon, their innocence taken by a world they did not choose.*

3: [Society #3] Collective Intelligence: ''Alone You May Begin, But Together You Go Far'' 8588

**We often hear the saying, ''One hand alone cannot clap'', you need another hand to create sound.** This perfectly reflects the reality of working on a project in life. Working alone can take you somewhere, but rarely very far. Collective intelligence is essential for building creative projects with the potential to truly move forward. Each team member brings a unique perspective, a different way of seeing the world, diverse skills, and individual visions. What matters most is that all these differences ultimately converge toward a shared goal. To sustain the rhythm of collaborative work, listening is key. Communication forms the backbone of human relationships. When listening breaks down, so does communication, and without it, teamwork cannot thrive. Just as every boat has its captain, every team needs a leader, the person everyone turns to, both in moments of crisis and in times of celebration. The leader is the foundation of the team. And if that foundation is weak, the whole structure risks falling apart. It’s equally important that each team member understands their strengths and limitations, allowing room for others to step up and contribute. Collective intelligence achieves its full potential when the team moves as a harmonious orchestra, each member in sync, playing their part in perfect balance, working together to create something greater than any one individual could achieve alone.