humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
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
The Exhaustion of Truth: Living Among the Willfully Misled
I didn’t realize how draining it would be — not at first. I thought truth had a kind of gravitational pull, that once someone saw it clearly, they’d be drawn to it. I believed facts could cut through fog like sunlight. But I’ve learned the hard way that for some people, truth isn’t a destination. It’s an inconvenience.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
The Goat Life A Journey of Survival, Faith, and the Human Spirit
I recently watched the movie “The Goat Life”, and I felt deeply moved by its story, emotions, and message. This is not just a film — it is a reflection of real human suffering, faith, and the strength of survival. After watching it, I decided to write this story in my own words, from my heart.
By Izhar Ullah3 months ago in Humans
While You Dream, It Moves
You might think sleep is peaceful, that your body simply shuts down while your mind drifts through dreams. But the truth is far stranger — and creepier. While you lie still, your body is far from quiet. Muscles twitch, hearts race, and your brain secretly triggers movements and reactions you’ll never consciously notice. Sometimes your body even acts independently, performing tiny, mysterious actions as if it has a life of its own. What if everything you believed about rest and stillness was wrong? What if your body, in the dark, is quietly doing things that even you aren’t aware of? Sleep might seem safe, but inside, your body is alive in ways that are equal parts fascinating and unsettling.
By Sondos Ammar3 months ago in Humans
Threads of Light: The Story of Humanity’s Shared Journey
From the moment the first sparks of fire danced in a dark cave, humanity’s story has been one of connection. Those early flames were not just about warmth or safety—they were a signal, a gathering point, an invitation to come closer. Around that fire, stories were told, fears were eased, and communities were born. The light that flickered across the faces of our ancestors was more than physical illumination—it was the beginning of something deeply human: the sharing of knowledge and hope. Across millennia, that light spread in countless forms. When ancient farmers carved irrigation channels through the dry earth, they shared the idea with neighbors and travelers, carrying the wisdom from one valley to another. When scribes in Mesopotamia pressed the first marks into clay, they preserved stories that could outlive their tellers. And when explorers set sail across unknown seas, they carried not just the courage to discover, but also the curiosity that defines our species. Each generation added new threads to this great web of progress. Some were threads of invention: the wheel, the compass, the printing press. Others were threads of compassion: the healing hands of physicians, the kindness of teachers, the bravery of those who stood up for justice. Together, these threads wove a fabric strong enough to withstand wars, disasters, and doubt—a fabric made not of perfection, but of persistence. Humanity’s greatest achievements have always come from our ability to reach beyond ourselves. We are a species that thrives on cooperation. The vast cities of today are not monuments to a single person’s genius, but to the collective effort of countless hands and minds. Every bridge, every vaccine, every symphony is the result of shared ideas—the blending of creativity, labor, and love. Yet, our story is not without shadows. The same fire that warms can also burn. Throughout history, fear and greed have often pulled at the threads that bind us. Empires rose and fell on the backs of the oppressed. Knowledge was hidden or destroyed. Walls—both real and imagined—divided us by race, class, and creed. But even in those darkest moments, the light never went out completely. Somewhere, someone always kept it alive: a scholar preserving banned books, a doctor treating the wounded on both sides, a stranger offering food to another in need. In recent centuries, that web of light has grown brighter and faster than ever before. The telegraph, the radio, and the internet have turned the planet into a whispering, humming network of connection. Today, a thought born in one corner of the world can inspire action in another within seconds. We have mapped the stars, decoded our own DNA, and glimpsed the beginnings of life in distant galaxies. We’ve come to understand that our planet—fragile and luminous—is a shared home that demands care from us all. And yet, in this age of abundance and knowledge, humanity faces some of its greatest tests. Climate change, inequality, and misinformation threaten to unravel the delicate web we’ve woven. The challenge before us is not just scientific or political—it is deeply human. Can we remember that the threads binding us together are stronger than the forces pulling us apart? Signs of hope are everywhere. Around the world, young people are planting trees where forests once stood, coding solutions to global problems, and creating movements that transcend borders. Scientists from rival nations collaborate to fight diseases. Artists use digital canvases to share stories that heal and unite. Ordinary people, connected by compassion, are proving that humanity’s greatest strength has always been its ability to care. If we were to stand on a hill and look at the Earth from afar, we might imagine it wrapped in those threads of light—each one representing an act of kindness, a shared discovery, a moment of understanding. They shimmer and overlap, forming an ever-growing tapestry that tells our story: imperfect, beautiful, and unfinished. The future of humanity depends on how we tend to these threads. Will we guard them, strengthen them, and weave new ones of justice and empathy? Or will we allow them to fray through neglect and division? The answer lies not in the hands of a few, but in the hearts of all. For as long as we continue to reach out—to listen, to learn, to lift one another—the light will endure. It may flicker in the wind, but it will never fade. Because the story of humanity is not just about survival; it is about connection. And every time we choose compassion over fear, we add another radiant thread to the fabric of our shared journey.
By Muhammad Saad 3 months ago in Humans
The Seth Material and Twin Flames: Soul Evolution Across Alternate Realities
The Seth Material, channeled by Jane Roberts from 1963 to 1984, remains one of the most influential bodies of metaphysical teachings in the New Age movement. Seth, described as an “energy personality essence no longer focused in physical matter,” offered a radically empowering worldview: that individuals create their own reality, that consciousness is multidimensional, and that the soul is eternal and ever-evolving. These teachings have resonated with seekers for decades, and they offer a compelling framework for understanding the increasingly popular concept of twin flames.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
When Kindness Starts to Hurt: How I Learned to Care Without Burning Out
I’ve always been the “kind one.” The one who remembers birthdays, checks in when someone disappears, notices the subtle shift in tone that others miss. It’s a beautiful trait—until it isn’t.
By Natalie Walker3 months ago in Humans
