humanity

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

The Capybara, Unbothered
The capybara—she truly seems unbothered. Not because she’s numb, but because she carries water inside her. I learned that on a November day when the wind dragged wet plastic bags along the riverwalk, my phone chirped like an irritated bird, and the news stuck in my throat like a bone. I went to the city zoo on assignment and sat by her enclosure: a brown brick with eyes that weren’t trying to prove anything. Half her face in water, half in air. A sparrow gang perched on her back—brazen as kids hogging a park bench. She rocked ever so slightly, and it felt as if someone were gently rocking the whole world.
By Ula Mano4 months ago in Humans
✨ I Just Want to Eat ✨
I just want to eat. Not “snack,” not “grab a bite,” but eat — for real, with butter, with bread, with that crunchy joy that fills you up all the way to happiness.
By Ula Mano4 months ago in Humans
My Little Tricks
When God — or whoever was manning the evolutionary control panel that day — was finishing humanity, he must’ve gotten distracted. Maybe he spilled his latte. Maybe he started scrolling. But something glitched along the curve. And now we’ve got the Trojan War, jealousy, cheating, and the full deluxe set of human stupidity.
By Ula Mano4 months ago in Humans
The Man Who Listened to Silence . AI-Generated.
The Stranger by the Bench Every morning, the park came alive — laughter, footsteps, and the chatter of people rushing to start their day. But among all the noise, there was one man who never spoke.
By Gohar Ali4 months ago in Humans
The Identity You're Building in Plain Sight
The first sip hits different when you drink it from that mug, the one with the chip on the handle, the faded logo from a bookstore that closed three years ago. You know the one. It's not just coffee; it's the opening act of who you are today.
By Diane Foster4 months ago in Humans
The Bus Ride Home
📖 The Bus Ride Home By : Sami ullah The city was nearly asleep when I boarded the last bus home. Rain drummed softly on the roof, tapping in rhythm with the hum of the old engine. The streets outside were blurred by fog and light — reflections dancing in puddles like fading memories.
By Sami ullah4 months ago in Humans
The Coffee Shop Letter
📖 The Coffee Shop Letter By : Sami ullah The rain had started before sunrise — not a storm, just a steady drizzle that turned the streets silver and the air soft with mist. Sara loved mornings like this. They made the world feel quieter, slower, easier to breathe in.
By Sami ullah4 months ago in Humans
When the Train Stopped at Verona Station. AI-Generated.
The night train from Milan to Venice was running forty minutes late. Rain pressed against the glass like a restless ghost, and every light outside smeared into a trembling reflection. The air inside smelled of wet wool and coffee.
By shakir hamid4 months ago in Humans
I am big
I am big. And it’s beautiful. Being big means not fitting into anyone’s frame — not literally, not metaphorically. I don’t squeeze into narrow views or tiny standards where everyone’s supposed to “fit.” Let them fit themselves. I already live.
By Ula Mano4 months ago in Humans
Building an AI to Talk About Death Taught Me About Life.. AI-Generated.
The Call That Changed Everything The message reached me while I was deployed at sea. My father had passed away, and I was thousands of miles from home with no way to return immediately.
By Memorial Merits4 months ago in Humans
The Intersection of Modern Feminism and Divine Femininity: A Critical Examination
Modern feminism has played a crucial role in advocating for gender equality and social justice. However, a growing discourse highlights a discord between some contemporary feminist movements and the essence of what could be considered 'divine femininity.' This article explores how certain aspects of modern feminism and an antagonistic view toward patriarchy may not fully embody the values associated with divine femininity.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Humans
Digital minimalism:
What if a short trip could teach you how to get your time back? I spent a few days on the Northern California coast mostly offline. My husband and I used our phone only for GPS, restaurants, and trails. We ignored email, news, and aimless browsing.
By Wilson Igbasi4 months ago in Humans