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Ego
I'm thinking a lot right now about the way people interact with others; specifically about kindness and hate. Sometimes it takes something drastic for someone to show kindness and support. If you think about achieving world peace, all we really need is to understand each other. I know its a LOT easier said than done, everyone is different, people disagree on things. But, most people agree that they don't want to be sad; or if they are in need he/she would appreciate help, even if it's from a stranger. I strongly believe in the saying, "treat others the way you want to be treated," so why cant people understand each other? The problem is ego. I think it's weird how it's pretty much human nature to be selfish. Yes, I understand wanting to survive and doing whatever is necessary to survive, so in that sense you put yourself before others. But I don't understand people with a big ego, people who truly believe that they are better than everyone else. If you think about it, that's why there is so much hate. But then, if something drastic happens, (most of the time) people will react with kindness. For example, say a boy in high school is unpopular, bullied, doesn't have many friends, etc. Every normal day people ignore him, treat him badly, make him feel worthless, but one day his mom dies. The whole school will react with kindness and support right? Announcements will be made asking for donations for him and his family. People who once bullied him will see him in the hallway and say "I'm so sorry for your loss." Why is it that it took a death in this boy's family to grant him some kindness and respect? It's sad to think that we live in a world where kindness is only shown in times of need rather than as an aspect of everyday life. Another example: in my high school there is a club called Best Buddies; it's a club dedicated to ending the isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At this club high school, students pretty much hang out with their peers with disabilities. Its purpose is to make them feel less isolated and gain equality between those students who are in special education classes and those who are not. To me, it seems so strange however, that the students in that club are showing so much kindness to their peers with intellectual disabilities, but not to their own peers? Why is it that some people who are bullies in the hallways can act so caring and sweet after school in Best Buddies? I think it's for the look. People post all over social media about how they had such a great time with their friend from best buddies! They get so many likes and comments about how they are so sweet and if you think about it, it builds that person's ego. Kindness today is just about the look; just about inflaming your ego to make yourself feel better, kindness isn't genuine these days. People are only kind when they need to be, and that is so sad. I also don't understand how people can be so mean to strangers, people they don't even know! It astonishes me how someone can truly believe he or she is better than someone they don't even know. Ego can tie into so many things. This is the reason we are fighting for so much equality. We protest for women's rights, racial equality, gender equality, LGBTQ rights, etc. To me, these issues have one problem in common: ego. You fight for women's rights because they are seen as inferior to men. You fight for racial equality because some races believe they are better than others. People with different sexualities, genders, even religions, all disagree with each other because they have a big ego; they believe they are the best. It's sad, it's disappointing, and I want to put an end to that. Everyone deserves kindness, don't let your ego get in the way of that.
By Elissa Castro8 years ago in Humans
Abuse
I have always loved to write, but I’ve always hit a mental block when certain people come into my life. They distract you with holes and dreams of what could be, and then they crush everything you once loved. This is my story. It’s a painful one to say the least but it is my story.
By Karyn Squires8 years ago in Humans
It Wasn't Me, It Was His Finances
For years finances have been known to be the root of many relationship troubles. It's like the big elephant in the room that seems to never go away. What's worse is that often times we as women don't even realize just how devastating it is to a man when his finances are not where he wants them to be.
By Britney Cunningham8 years ago in Humans
Trust Me He Ain't Thinking about You
If there's one thing I've always wondered it's "hmmm I wonder if he's thinking about me?" I promise you honey he's not, sorry to break it to you. I may sound kind of harsh but it's because I care about women in the world, and I want them to prosper. Now, back to my point...he ain't thinking about you. Want to know why? Let me count the ways.
By Christian Ellis8 years ago in Humans
A Fresh Start
And here I am again. Writing words that I need to release. This is my very first time writing in another language that is not Spanish. I can express myself better in Spanish, but let’s give a try on something new. There’s something that my heart wants to say aloud that my brain won't let. It’s good to have a balance between your brain and your heart always. That way you can’t get hurt. You can’t let anything or anyone hurt you. But me… I’m a different person. I always say I am not from this world. I’m from another planet, but I think a planet is way too small compared to a galaxy. Let’s say that I came from another galaxy… or am I the galaxy? Where my brain and my heart work differently from other people. In this case… my brain has too many tabs open and my heart is made of sugar. As you can see, I have lots of stuff in my mind. Dreams, people, beautiful moments, places where I’ve been, and also stuff I haven’t have done yet: travel the word, become a professional, find the right person to have by my side. I also have negative thoughts that sometimes I cannot hold, but I always look beyond the negativity and look for positivity. I’ve been sick worrying about nothing, worrying for meaningless things. About my heart made of sugar? I’m way too good to people. I will always look for your good and your happiness because that makes me happy. Making someone happy is something that comes naturally from me, and I will never stop till I see a smile in their faces, but not everyone deserves it. At this point, I need to be careful to whom I’m going to open my heart, whether it’s friendship, a partner, even to your own family. You’ll never know their intentions. Someone said: love unconditionally. What is the meaning of unconditional love? True love. Exactly. True love is hard to find. Hard to get. Unconditional love is caring about the happiness of another person without any thought for what we might get for ourselves. Trust, support, understanding, patience… lots of patience and so much more. I want to start form zero. I desired a fresh start on this planet where no one knows who I am. A new me. A new beginning. Find the right people to have by my side. I want to give all I have, all my love, help them understand and be understood. No judgements.
By Michelle Padilla Bchara8 years ago in Humans
The Day That Changed My Life Forever
It all started on September 24th, 2016. Zack my partner was away for work, he just started a new job doing concrete (which he was so excited about). My mom, her boyfriend and I decided we would get out of the house and go see a movie together. To be honest it was one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen. After the movie we decided to just go home as it was getting late. Now a little back story, me and Zack texted one another constantly. We were never not talking to one another. It was around 10:00PM at night when Zack had told me he was out at a bar in Winkler, MB with some of his coworkers playing pool and having some drinks. I was so happy for him. He didn’t have many friends and any friends he did have didn’t live in our city. So I was very happy that he was out with some coworkers making friends. The whole time he was out with his coworkers he wanted to leave. Now, this is my typical Zack. The reason he wanted to leave was not because he wasn’t having fun it was because he wanted to go back to his hotel room so we could Skype because he missed me so much. We have never gone more than a couple days without seeing one another and this time he left for work we didn’t see one another for two weeks. It was really hard for both of us.
By Ashley Hague8 years ago in Humans
Newly Mrs.
To really understand my newly found title, we must first go back two years ago. Woah, this is going to be a whirlwind. Two years ago, I was rolling into my second half of tech school and standing by my side cheering me on was my tech school best friend Mary. Now, while Mary was the one who craved long term relationships, I tended to dwell in the “what's going to happen this weekend?” However; I had started to form some what of a relationship with a guy who at the time was 5.5 years older then me.
By Meg Leamer8 years ago in Humans
