<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:58:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@kashmirsoul/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The ordeal of surviving through the harsh winter days.]]></title><description><![CDATA[No doubt, the winter season has its own beauty. It comes with snow that turns our valley into a white wonderland, bringing a complete change in lifestyle, eating habits, etc. The precipitation that occurs]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-194913/@kashmirsoul/the-ordeal-of-surviving-through-the-harsh-winter-days</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-194913/@kashmirsoul/the-ordeal-of-surviving-through-the-harsh-winter-days</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-194913]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXC1RsHWxNoWjhqsdMpcQquqRGXsTMvZHFKUBHJeMJdoRhUSNp37yAnDspbyMsCc5awgnbxakLHrLhscpme7FQzrBeL1MLRrTeQW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Silence and a Tragic Farewell. We as a society lost an angel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winter season is on here in the Valley of Kashmir. Cold has taken over the whole valley, and life has almost come to a halt. Children, however, are enjoying this phase as the weather has remained dry]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-155530/@kashmirsoul/2cnf1x-winter-silence-and-a-tragic-farewell-we-as-a-society-lost-an-angel</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-155530/@kashmirsoul/2cnf1x-winter-silence-and-a-tragic-farewell-we-as-a-society-lost-an-angel</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-155530]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:59:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXC1RsHWxNoWjhqsdMpcQmHyDNdp5ARYnNFvPWiGQTvjrLeRB9HqNn38P1jAQai1cEgSWFPLXUGHRNTtn8jqmWi3okwr3nPwCjiW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posted it in wrong community.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am sorry, I posted it in wrong community. I was late to check it.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-178265/@kashmirsoul/winter-silence-and-a-tragic-farewell-we-as-a-society-lost-an-angel</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-178265/@kashmirsoul/winter-silence-and-a-tragic-farewell-we-as-a-society-lost-an-angel</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-178265]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Sun Waited, the Guests Arrived, and the House Came Alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[I sat outside, reading while basking in the sun, My Sunday turned out to be very much occupied with serving guests. They had been planning to visit us for the past one and a half months and were finally]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-178265/@kashmirsoul/when-the-sun-waited-the-guests-arrived-and-the-house-came-alive</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-178265/@kashmirsoul/when-the-sun-waited-the-guests-arrived-and-the-house-came-alive</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-178265]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:50:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXC1RsHWxNoWjhqsdMpcQh1LdpRg3aWsYWoHYGhadR1zPHxactTetJKSQVvB4VajHQcj9aak4UN71WBJVjQQi6Sdhi5vq2F7TWJA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Without Snow: Reflections, Hope, and Quiet Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[For me, the winter season is the most awaited season for its beauty and its vibes. Life comes to a halt, and that slowness has its own charm. No doubt people have to suffer because there is not much to]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193212/@kashmirsoul/winter-without-snow-reflections-hope-and-quiet-concerns</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193212/@kashmirsoul/winter-without-snow-reflections-hope-and-quiet-concerns</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193212]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:41:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXC1RsHWxNoWjhqsdMpcQk9dU9F3j1GzaboRN7NR7LAovPQLZgQKMvnGnJE9JaNh9gNgThsTMFb7332G1SAziyuqCQnFY87TbzLe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Fog Meets Forest: Winter Photography from Kashmir]]></title><description><![CDATA[I live in a village in the Kashmir Valley, and at every nook and corner we have health resorts, which is what makes our valley so special. It is often called the Switzerland of Asia, and no doubt it is]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-194913/@kashmirsoul/when-fog-meets-forest-winter-photography-from-kashmir</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-194913/@kashmirsoul/when-fog-meets-forest-winter-photography-from-kashmir</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-194913]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:44:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXC1RsHWxNoWjhqsdMpcQgSrB1rvHtkZCK9vGioJ6Aekk3Y4onsjMfaoFikeCRduajp3tmoYJRTDHfLDczJRCF3YoYrZCD4L6QX8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Companionship, Responsibility, and the Wisdom of Animals]]></title><description><![CDATA[image generated using AI Human beings are often regarded as the most advanced creation of God because we are able to think, reflect, express our emotions, communicate, and apply reason. 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How is everyone doing? I hope you are all well and enjoying your time with your loved ones, no matter where you are. Today, I want to share another day of my life with you all. I hope]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-187189/@kashmirsoul/5bfcav-a-day-of-early-mornings-responsibilities-feeding-my-pet-and-quiet-family-moments</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-187189/@kashmirsoul/5bfcav-a-day-of-early-mornings-responsibilities-feeding-my-pet-and-quiet-family-moments</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-187189]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXC1RsHWxNoWjhqsdMpcQsVmgg3VBbn5Cj37GvG3WMQxDkEmWrWvTpoh1DS2AwTPxh4Q485q6QLLDZCUx6arcpfNrNBRMQ4s1K5x?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Welcome Blessing at the Onset of Chilai Kalan in kashmir]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo taken last year, Right at the stroke of midnight, when the hour hand of the clock struck 12, the 40-day-long severe cold period of this winter began. 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It is]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@kashmirsoul/chari-sharif-the-beautiful-shrine-of-nund-reshi</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@kashmirsoul/chari-sharif-the-beautiful-shrine-of-nund-reshi</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-163772]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:04:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXC1RsHWxNoWjhqsdMpcQess3nVuBBQc9REDaVSWFGTXgrXR3s2LZwH9odJ52ZM6fNj6caPsU2QB9wsSUPuJ8JjbXfe4QxNNjBfc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escaping Routine, Finding Warmth by the cold shores of Nilnag “The blue water lake”]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have many friends, but most of them belong to the same village where I live. We have been together since childhood, studied in the same school, and later attended the same colleges as well. 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Even when we were children, we can recall how frail and senile they appeared,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-108045/@kashmirsoul/the-life-threat-we-are-facing-here-in-the-valley</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-108045/@kashmirsoul/the-life-threat-we-are-facing-here-in-the-valley</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-108045]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:44:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2VZXybTSZJq1HdYsB7fJjuW6meDRuV7r8fXfxUUeKSceLg2mFzNd8W2CQVt9WTgKpFmPRhDgmUyaQeEpZVJvvtv4MEQnLacdPY641bNU8EnqUFKWQvhPp7zQdWY1gn7xhBhkH3vJY8UgoioVbhvzfc3Uu4r?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nilnag lake. The beautiful blue water lake amidst the mesmerising sorroundings]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I live in the beautiful valley of Kashmir, we have many places where tourists and locals go to spend time in serenity and calmness. These places not only present mesmerising views that leave viewers]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@kashmirsoul/nilnag-lake-the-beautiful-blue-water-lake-amidst-the-mesmerising-sorroundings</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@kashmirsoul/nilnag-lake-the-beautiful-blue-water-lake-amidst-the-mesmerising-sorroundings</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-163772]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:17:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXC1RsHWxNoWjhqsdMpcQhXiPCAzKQSqsbxDeWW594zF2hyqdSy7shJkCiimymgvP821GqFQ9MYgfskLiaWQJcY482DLSZJTSQ3G?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Purity to Neglect: The Story of Our Vanishing Waterways]]></title><description><![CDATA[The valley of Kashmir is cradled by towering mountains that stay covered with snow for most of the year. Winter snowfall, followed by occasional spells later in the year, keeps these peaks white and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-188753/@kashmirsoul/4brh6u-from-purity-to-neglect-the-story-of-our-vanishing-waterways</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-188753/@kashmirsoul/4brh6u-from-purity-to-neglect-the-story-of-our-vanishing-waterways</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-188753]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:35:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXC1RsHWxNoWjhqsdMpcQsVAGLydocNWGd3uHYLWkF1iAaCbCucfBsN4GaVeqSNqY9iZ1QnDAvjCFhim6dqFzK4LncepJhS8nVDg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[When November Brings the First Touch of Winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[November usually signals the arrival of winter in the valley, bringing changes not only in the weather but also in people’s daily routines. As the cold settles in, we begin expecting snowfall along with]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@kashmirsoul/when-november-brings-the-first-touch-of-winter</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@kashmirsoul/when-november-brings-the-first-touch-of-winter</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXC1RsHWxNoWjhqsdMpcQkApU9Hxi7TfP3ACpayfA3PdZKrsKHYDSS3eZhYfzPdY4bJrVFcYqXhzpqzz3ejCvJTShmQBwfknPCFG?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Friends Who Became Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[After completing my three-year diploma in civil engineering, the natural next step for me was to pursue a Bachelor of Technology. Before going outside the state, I tried my luck with the lateral entry]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-108045/@kashmirsoul/the-friends-who-became-family</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-108045/@kashmirsoul/the-friends-who-became-family</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-108045]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:58:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXC1RsHWxNoWjhqsdMpcQs4SGnJnzHfacCSJwYVPmx8GrHYRJhE6ey1n3grgrWkVkoHLrap3KiRnT6AaJ9XnLMUxDJm6AhXRnkt6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing Myself to hive]]></title><description><![CDATA[​ Hello dear friend, how are you all? I am Mohammad Sajad, a boy from the valley of Kashmir in India. I am new to this community and to this platform as well, and I have posted a few posts before, but]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193212/@kashmirsoul/introducing-myself-to-the-community</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193212/@kashmirsoul/introducing-myself-to-the-community</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193212]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[kashmirsoul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:30:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXC1RsHWxNoWjhqsdMpcQsV4VVDPHrL3SPyiFgEQCmrmzxDePtgzPKtqa4rMfgwtauKbhotpidBTBpuxVVW7mFrtnGqCAxiM48kN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Friendship: Started by Chance, Kept by Choice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our friendship started quietly when we were kids. We were classmates, lived in the same area, and slowly began spending time together without even realising how close we were becoming. 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