humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
The Courage to Heal
Source: https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Heal-Survivors-Sexual-Anniversary/dp/0061284335/ref=sr_1_1? I was a mess when I first severed ties with my bio-family. I escaped everyone and started my life again as a teenager without any experience or diplomas to show. Starting from rock bottom is hard, but it can be done.
By Elizabeth Woods3 months ago in Humans
Are You a Good Neighbor?
It was a hot summer’s day. My kids were playing at a friend’s house so that I could get some writing done. I often loose myself in my writing, and this day was no different. I’d been on a roll and realized the time had come to get the kids because my friend had to get her kids to soccer practice.
By Elizabeth Woods3 months ago in Humans
Being an Adult Means Knowing When to Listen, Not Just Argue
Adulthood isn’t just a matter of age -- it’s a matter of intellectual maturity. One of its clearest markers is the ability to distinguish between arguing to win and listening to understand. Children and emotionally immature adults often confuse loudness with logic, and opinion with truth. But real grown-ups know: facts matter, listening matters, and emotional framing without evidence is a shortcut to ignorance.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
You Don’t Need to Love Yourself First: The Ego Trap of Modern Self-Help
In today’s culture of relentless self-optimization, we are inundated with messages urging us to “love ourselves first.” From bestselling self-help books to viral Instagram affirmations, the mantra is clear: self-love is the key to healing, happiness, and success. But beneath this well-intentioned advice lies a subtle distortion -- one that may be doing more harm than good.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
The Hidden Truth About a Man’s Glow
Nobody tells you this. They’ll tell you to chase success, to build muscle, to stack paper until you finally feel enough. But no one warns you that a man can have it all — the money, the body, the cars — and still walk around dim.
By Randolphe Tanoguem3 months ago in Humans
How a Stranger’s Smile Saved My Life
Note to the Author: This is a very personal story, but I decided to tell it because I think kindness should be celebrated. You never know when the simplest of actions, such as a smile, a kind word, or a straightforward act, could save someone's life. Please keep in mind that someone else still sees you, still cares about you, and still thinks you are important if you ever feel alone. In life, there are times when everything feels too heavy to bear, when even the simplest task seems impossible, and when your reflection in the mirror looks like someone you no longer recognize. That was me on a cold winter evening three years ago, standing on the edge of a bridge, wondering if anyone would even notice if I was gone.
By Noor Ul wahab3 months ago in Humans
My Pain, My Identity
When Socrates said, “If all human misfortunes were gathered together in one place, and each person was asked to choose one, everyone would take back their own,” he wasn’t merely offering a clever observation — he was revealing a deep truth about human nature.
By hamad khan3 months ago in Humans
The Half-Finished Race
People often say that women mature faster than men. In one sense they do, but that advantage is temporary. If maturity were a marathon, women would sprint the first half and cross the midpoint far ahead. They would celebrate as if the race were over. Men would lag behind, slower at first, but they would keep running. They would finish the second half while many of the early sprinters stood still. That second half of the race, the one built on endurance, sacrifice, and humility, is where real adulthood begins.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Humans
Blood in the Favelas: Rio’s Deadliest Police Operation Sparks Global Outcry
On October 28, 2025, the city of Rio de Janeiro witnessed one of the most violent and controversial police operations in its history. In a sweeping crackdown across several favelas, Brazilian security forces killed over 130 alleged drug traffickers in what officials have described as a decisive blow against organized crime. But for many residents, human rights advocates, and international observers, the operation has raised urgent questions about state violence, accountability, and the future of public security in Brazil.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
