humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
Shut up Sara. Runner-Up in Maps of the Self Challenge. Content Warning.
I used to be funny. I mean, really funny. Before the world chewed me up and spit me out, I was the class clown. The comedic relief. If you were having a bad day, I was the one cracking a little jokey-joke to lift the mood. I could always put a smile on someone’s face. They hated it sometimes, because some people just want to be sad. But not when I was around.
By Sara Wilson3 months ago in Humans
The U.S. Cost-of-Living Crisis: A Political Report for Everyday Americans
## The U.S. Cost-of-Living Crisis: A Political Report for Everyday Americans ### What’s Happening For many Americans today, politics isn’t just about party slogans or elections—it's about **whether they can afford to live**. A recent poll found that roughly 40 percent of adults say that cost-of-living is the single most important issue in their decision-making about who to vote for. This concern outweighs other issues like democracy, immigration, and crime. This shows how deeply economic strains are affecting daily life across the country.
By America today 3 months ago in Humans
Who Hung the Stars?. Top Story - October 2025.
They say, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” That statement always stumped me, confused me, and made me question. Maybe because math wasn't my forte? So, I looked at it through the lens of language which translated to "amalgamation." The definitions and examples I found of that term turned out to be so sterile and business-like, even from a cultural standpoint, though. I wasn't satisfied.
By Shirley Belk3 months ago in Humans
Are You Searching for Peace?. Top Story - October 2025.
Are you longing for peace in our troubled world? Most of us do. Our world is fractured and breaking down in many places. Most of them are caused by humans. There is so much hatred and animosity amid pollution and natural disasters. What's happened to us?
By Elizabeth Woods3 months ago in Humans
Mina Naz: The Price of Love and Honor
hey say love is the most powerful emotion— It can build empires or destroy families. Mina Naz was once the heart of her home, a girl adored by everyone. But when her love crossed the boundaries of family honor, her world turned upside down.
By shahkar jalal3 months ago in Humans
The Caliph Who Fed the Orphans
The story of ʿUmar al-Fārūq with the mother of orphans The Caliph al-Fārūq, Commander of the Faithful ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, the second of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, went out, as was his habit, to check on the condition of his subjects — as befits the just ruler who cares for his people — and ... he paid attention to their affairs with his companion ʿAbd al-Raḥmān ibn ʿAwf.
By Nana bonna3 months ago in Humans
When I Finally Stopped Controlling Everything, My Life Began
For years, I believed control was the key to safety. I mapped out every day, every decision, and every interaction, thinking that if I planned perfectly, nothing could go wrong. But one night, everything I thought I had under control began to unravel. Plans failed. Relationships shifted. Opportunities I thought were secure disappeared. And in that chaos, I realized I wasn’t living at all — I was surviving under the illusion of control.
By Precious Shoga ~ E.P.G3 months ago in Humans
6 Steps to Manage Your Anger
How are you doing today? I mean, really…. How are you doing? I got really angry last week with a colleague who offended me about my work. I rarely get angry, but her insulting words just made me see red. I had to leave the teacher’s lounge and try to walk it off before the end of recess.
By Elizabeth Woods3 months ago in Humans
