humanity

For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.

The Bridge of Conversations
In a crowded city, a narrow pedestrian bridge connected two busy neighborhoods. Every day, hundreds of people crossed it — rushing to work, carrying groceries, or walking to school. Most ignored one another, their eyes glued to the ground or their phones.
By M.Farooq3 months ago in Humans
The Lantern Keeper
The riverside town of Mehrabad was small and quiet, nestled between rolling hills and a winding river. Life there was simple: children played on dusty streets, fishermen repaired their nets by the water, and neighbors greeted each other with warm smiles. But after sunset, darkness enveloped the town. Electricity was unreliable, and the narrow streets were often shrouded in shadow.
By M.Farooq3 months ago in Humans
The Old Music Room
In the heart of a bustling city, sandwiched between narrow streets and towering apartment blocks, stood the Al-Huda Community Center. Its exterior was faded and cracked, a relic from decades past, and its windows, once gleaming, were smudged with dust and neglect.
By M.Farooq3 months ago in Humans
The Fisherman’s Promise
The village of Kamalpur sat on a narrow strip of land where the sea kissed the cliffs. Fishing boats, colorful and worn, bobbed gently in the harbor, and gulls cried overhead as waves lapped rhythmically against the shore. It was a quiet, timeless place — a world apart from the noise and chaos of the city.
By M.Farooq3 months ago in Humans
The Hidden Truth of Feminine Maturity
I was taught to chase empowerment by building walls. To be strong by being separate. To protect myself through independence.
By Randolphe Tanoguem3 months ago in Humans
The Bench by the Window
Every afternoon at 3 p.m., Mrs. Clara Beaumont sat on the same wooden bench by the hospital window. She wore the same blue cardigan, carried the same leather notebook, and ordered the same weak coffee from the vending machine.
By Mehmood Sultan3 months ago in Humans
Where Do You Belong?
Belonging — the feeling of being comfortable and happy in a particular situation or with a particular group of people, and being treated as a full member of the group. Source: Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
By Elizabeth Woods3 months ago in Humans
The Map I Haven’t Found Yet
The Map I Haven’t Found Yet, lets me know that I don’t have to know everything right now. There’s a map inside me, even if I haven’t seen it yet. It doesn’t look like the ones in books or games. It’s not made of paper or pixels. It’s made of moments ~ some I’ve already lived, and many I have yet to discover.
By Antoni De'Leon3 months ago in Humans
Rooted in Two Worlds: Phnom Penh to Barcelona
Let me introduce myself to the world. My name is Linda. I’m originally from Cambodia, but I’m currently living in Spain.
By Linda soth 3 months ago in Humans
I Know My Truth: Surviving the Marriage That Was Never Meant to Be
When my ex and I got married in 1982, he told me things that should have made me run. Not walk—run. But I was 21, and the world had already taught me to doubt my instincts. My parents were enamored of his background, his charm, his potential. They said, “This might be your last chance.” I was barely out of high school, still learning how to trust myself, still trying to be what everyone else thought I should be.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
I Spent 7 Days Without Money
I woke up on Monday morning and reached for my wallet… but it was empty. There was no money at all. Even my phone apps, which I usually use to pay for things, didn’t work. My heart raced — how would I eat, go places, or do anything without money? I felt worried, excited, and curious all at the same time. Could I really live a whole week without spending any money? I didn’t know it yet, but this small task would teach me big lessons — about money, about people, and about life. Along the way, I would see kind actions from others, find smart ways to solve problems, and think about what is truly important in life.
By Bilal khan 3 months ago in Humans
Introduction: Listening to the Body’s Nighttime Language
Spiritually, aches, pains, and moaning during sleep may reflect emotional release, energetic cleansing, ancestral communication, or signs of transformation. These phenomena are often interpreted as the soul’s way of processing unresolved experiences, connecting with higher realms, or signaling spiritual growth.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans