family
Family unites us; but it's also a challenge. All about fighting to stay together, and loving every moment of it.
Best Hill in Town
Don't like the cold? You'd best avoid Minnesota in the winter. Below zero? Child's play! As a kid, there was still fun to be had outside no matter the weather. I ought to know. My family had the best sledding hill in our small town of Park Rapids.
By Julie Lacksonen2 months ago in Humans
When Compassion Replaces Truth
Compassion is a virtue, but compassion without truth becomes corruption. It turns mercy into permissiveness and kindness into cowardice. A healthy society needs both heart and spine. When compassion replaces truth, the heart becomes sentimental and the spine collapses. People begin to value comfort more than correction and feelings more than facts. The result is moral confusion that spreads from personal relationships into every institution.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Humans
The Asymmetry of Consequence
A society cannot survive when truth applies to one group but not another. Every civilization that endures is built on shared accountability, equal justice, and balanced consequence. When one group is shielded from correction while another carries the full weight of judgment, corruption takes root. Today, that imbalance has become deeply gendered. Men are punished for failure, while women are protected from it. Men are held to the standard of results, while women are measured by intentions. The scales of consequence are no longer even, and the results are visible everywhere.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Humans
Journaling And Journeying
Lying on the damp, green grass, staring at the pattern of the stars, a map of wild wonder and the temptress of the heart. Calling us to find adventure and chase the beauty of the night, creating paths and journeys that document, our walk of life.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 months ago in Humans
Who Does the Dishes?
Yesterday, my friends and I were having a heated debate about who does the dishes. Suddenly, my wife asked a simple question: who does the dishes? At first glance, any normal human being’s answer would entail choosing either partner — or both. And if you’re Richie Rich, you’d probably choose one of the house staff.
By Saif Alnajjar2 months ago in Humans
When Love Hurts: Boundaries in a Relationship Heal
Love can be a beautiful bond that nurtures connection, trust, and intimacy—but when boundaries are blurred or ignored, even the strongest love can become a source of pain. Boundaries in a relationship are not walls; they are healthy limits that preserve respect, individuality, and emotional balance. For Gen Z navigating modern relationships, setting boundaries has become more important than ever—especially in an era where constant communication and digital connection blur emotional lines.
By Relationship Guide2 months ago in Humans
Virgo Woman and Cancer Man Compatibility Score. AI-Generated.
When a Virgo woman and a Cancer man come together, they form one of the most emotionally secure and harmonious pairings in the zodiac. Both are nurturing, loyal, and deeply sensitive souls who value emotional stability and genuine connection. Their relationship often feels like a peaceful harbour — a place where both partners can find comfort, understanding, and mutual respect. The Virgo woman’s grounded practicality balances beautifully with the Cancer man’s intuitive tenderness, creating a bond that is both emotionally deep and intellectually stable.
By Inspire and Fun2 months ago in Humans
Control Without Accountability
Control is not leadership, and leadership is not control. In a healthy relationship, influence is earned through respect, not demanded through manipulation. Yet modern relationships often suffer from a quiet imbalance: one person wants to make the decisions but refuses to bear the responsibility for the outcomes. That imbalance destroys trust faster than any act of betrayal, because it replaces partnership with hierarchy and love with resentment.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Humans
Waves of Memory
A Love Written by the Sea The evening sky was painted in shades of coral and rose. The sea breathed softly, and the wind carried the scent of salt and jasmine. On that quiet beach, time seemed to move differently. The world felt smaller, and every sound—the breaking waves, the seagulls, the laughter of distant strangers—became part of one endless heartbeat.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Humans
The Eternal Sky
When Humanity Builds a Second Heaven For thousands of years, humankind has looked upward not only for answers but for meaning. The sky has always been our first mystery, our silent companion, and our unreachable dream. But what if, one day, the sky itself became our home?
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Humans
