humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
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 3 months ago in Humans
Sand and Soil
A Memoir by Stetson Glass I’ve started to think the soul is shaped like a map—creased, torn, smudged by the fingers that keep trying to fold it back into something neat. I’ve spent most of my life tracing routes someone else drew for me: church aisles, chalk-lined classrooms, marriage vows, griefs disguised as callings. Now I’m learning to redraw it—not to find my way back, but to understand where I got lost.
By SUEDE the poet3 months ago in Humans
The Journey of Life: From Youth to Wisdom
Human life is a journey woven with seasons, each carrying its unique color, rhythm, and purpose. From the fire of youth to the balance of maturity and finally the serenity of old age, every phase teaches us something essential about who we are and who we are destined to become. Life is not one continuous line but a collection of chapters — each one shaping the soul, polishing the heart, and preparing us for the next.
By hamad khan3 months ago in Humans
It's Beautiful Here
She's out there, somewhere. I tell myself I had no choice, but the remorse is too hard to bear. Perhaps it wouldn't have been as catastrophic as I thought. Maybe there was another way to avoid being found out. Though my mind reels and my heart aches, I know there was no alternative.
By Dana Crandell3 months ago in Humans
Redrawing My Personal Map
We all have internal maps—mental routes shaped by routine, habit, and necessity. My day begins each morning with the fizz of caffeine, a quick jolt that kicks off my consulting work. I’ve come to rely on that energy boost, not just to stay alert but as a catalyst for creativity. It acts as my ignition, guiding me along a familiar path from one project to the next, from deadline to deadline. However, I’ve mistaken that surge for real progress. While it pushes me forward, it also ties me to an unsustainable rhythm.
By Anthony Chan3 months ago in Humans
A Bottle of Water and a Sandwich: What a Stranger Taught Me About Grace
It happened quite a few years ago, but the memory still sits with me—quietly, insistently ... like a stone in my pocket. I was traveling through New Mexico in the thick of summer, the kind of heat that makes the air shimmer and the pavement feel like it’s radiating anger. I was on my way to visit family, driving through long stretches of desert highway, grateful for the hum of the car and the promise of air conditioning.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
Retailers and SNAP Discounts: Understanding USDA’s Equal Treatment Rule and Its Implications
In recent years, especially during times of economic hardship and government shutdowns, many businesses have stepped up to support low-income families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). While restaurants and nonprofits have offered discounts and donations with impunity, grocery retailers have faced a surprising barrier: a USDA regulation that prohibits them from offering exclusive discounts to SNAP recipients. This article explores the origins, enforcement, and implications of this rule, clarifies who it applies to, and examines the broader ethical and policy debates surrounding it.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
The Truth Reflected Through Another Lens
For more than a century, photographs have stood as the gold standard for what is real, serving as the world’s collective proof of authenticity. A camera was the vessel through which truth was captured, a silent witness to time. Yet the rise of artificial intelligence has disrupted that assumption, not by erasing reality, but by reframing it. When we see an AI-generated image, our instinct is often to dismiss it as fake. We assume that because a camera was not involved, the image cannot be trusted. But that confuses process with meaning. The truth of an image does not depend on the tool that created it. It depends on who or what it represents.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Humans
