humanity

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

Ways To Accept A Body Part You Don't Like
The first time I remember feeling self-conscious about my nose, I was in the seventh grade. I was looking at a photo my mom had taken of my uncle and I sitting at the dining room table, studying for my Bat Mitzvah. I remember looking at the photo and thinking to myself for the first time, I hate the way my nose looks.
By Annee4 years ago in Humans
The Egg
Have you ever watched a short story on YouTube called The Egg by Andy Weir? I just did. A few days ago. It got me thinking. I have not changed my whole life or my perspective on it, but it has thrown a seed for thought.
By Sasha4 years ago in Humans
I almost lost my job for hiring a deaf person...
My first encounter with deaf people was when I was 12 years old. That day, my mother and I were walking on the streets of the county town, and a strange girl came across. She was carrying a blue shoulder bag and a sign around her neck. Standing in front of us, she pointed to her ears and open mouth, Bi drew in sign language that we couldn't understand, then opened a notebook and wrote "Foundation for the Disabled", with the phone numbers and donation amounts of many people on it.
By david4 years ago in Humans
The Birdsong in our Lungs
Maybe it’s not about the art we make or the songs we sing or the birds at dawn. Maybe it’s just about us telling the universe that we’re still here.
By Tian4 years ago in Humans
Current Major Issues in India
India has had a diverse mix of diverse ethnic groups, religions, languages, cultures, and lifestyles in a mosaic of dozens of states and union territories (UTs) to facilitate harmonious coexistence among various citizens. However, this has been made all the more difficult by the growing inequality among people and extreme poverty. There is a distinct need to uphold the democratic values of equality, democracy, accountability, and participation to address the existing challenges.
By Kamran Shehzad4 years ago in Humans
Surprise & Spontaneity of Street Psychology— One "Hello" at a Time
". . . & dreams keep doors ajar." ~ Jay Albrecht, attorney & poet Time alone does not heal all wounds; pain needs airing out, a shoulder to cry on, & a spark to light the way into a fresh perspective.
By Vytas Stoskus4 years ago in Humans
INJUSTICE
To whom it may concern, A summary of my horrific life experience is as follows. I extend my invite to follow my journey to justice. Reach out to me and I will answer questions to better understand my story. Do notify me of your decision and I welcome constructive feedbacks.
By Themis D.4 years ago in Humans
What is True Love?
Attempting to Define Love. Human selfishness, which is due to their conditional existence as unnecessary entities of the Universe, means that we as humans will do whatever we want or can to benefit our own existence. But then we have this concept of love. Besides the famous song by Haddaway; I can be sure that the vast majority of people can not properly define love because most people tend to associate love with sexual intimacy. That current conviction is mostly due to movies and societal norms of individuality which I will be breaking down to answer the question “What is Love”
By Social Thinker4 years ago in Humans
The Woman who Carried the Tree
She carried a tree in her arms. Wisps of thin white hair fell from a faded black bandana. Her skin shone over beautiful cheek-bones. It was translucent and rosy. A spray of fine lines exploded and extended from the corners of her clear blue eyes. Pea-green boots hit the road in confident stride. Her authority and experience guided her briskly passing the 'Stop and Go' bodega without a glance. Shiny objects and loud people had never diverted her from a mission she chose. And she chose this mission. Her age appeared a healthy 70 to early 80 years old.
By Charlotte Fuller4 years ago in Humans
As Darkness Descends
It’s bizarre how even supposedly “educated” people are paranoid, distrustful, & not believing in science. A few days ago, I discovered & shared with some of my e-mail contacts a video https://weather.com/health/video/researchers-find-dangerous-chemicals-in-natural-gas-used-in-homes which warns of the danger of cooking with gas in one’s home due to the chemicals released & left by the burning gas. Its explosive qualities & the danger of leaks were not even mentioned, although in this day & age I would not take anything for granted as being “common knowledge.”
By Vytas Stoskus4 years ago in Humans
We Each Have A Story To Tell. Top Story - July 2022.
I have been governed by one principle for as long as I can remember: and that is to always be truthful. Even at the risk of losing something, I still remain true to this in my life. My father once said of me that I see things in black and white and that I express my thoughts, feelings, and ideas without a hidden agenda - often expecting the same of others.
By Rebecca A Hyde Gonzales4 years ago in Humans
Boomer-Angle
I remember the last time I was applying for work. My resume had an email address that included my birth month, day and.....year. At the time my adult son was in a hiring capacity at his job. "Change your email address on your resume, Mom. If you don't, it will just end up in the garbage!"
By Oak Island Morkie4 years ago in Humans