humanity

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

Why Keeping Score in a Relationship Isn't Helpful or Healthy
“Relationships are approximately give-and-take.” You've likely heard this announcement before; it is one of the maximum not unusual places for dating portions of advice. But is it authentic? Well, it's an extra complex query requiring an extended answer. While it's miles authentic that relationships are approximately a herbal waft among human beings of giving and receiving, a few human beings interpret this aspect to intend that relationships ought to be fifty-fifty. And due to the fact it's not often the reality, one man or woman begins off evolved maintaining rating in an try to in shape up.
By Global News Hubs4 years ago in Humans
Changed Mind
Changed Mind So, in my first story, I wrote about a dream I had when I was a kid. It wasn’t the typical dream job that most kids have when they are at that age (I don’t think anyway) but, it was my dream and it made me happy. I had this dream when I was 12 or 13 so it may have been too early to really think it could have been something I could accomplish. I mean, who knows, I might just change my mind.
By Patrick Bramer4 years ago in Humans
Skill-Based Volunteering
There are many great opportunities for anyone to serve as a volunteer. Opportunities to work with children, feed the homeless, build houses, and do manual labor all seem to be easy ways to volunteer. However, if someone wants to use their skills to volunteer, it can be much more challenging. This causes us to consider something we call “skill-based volunteering.”
By Dale Sutherland4 years ago in Humans
What Do You Like Most About Your Life?
I recently came across an article (see references) that gave 21 questions to ask ourselves and decided to use them as writing prompts!
By lupu alexandra4 years ago in Humans
Two Years After George Floyd's Death, The Washington Post Just Killed Him Again.
--- The date is May 25, 2020. We've been in quarantine for a few months, left only longing for a world outside of the ever-enclosing walls we've been stuck in. The simulation is broken. Time isn't real and quiet chaos is reigning.
By Kelsea4 years ago in Humans
Song Bird
A cottage stood in a small clearing, hidden by the surrounding forest. It’s ivy choked bricks almost gleaming in the warm sun. Normally it’s the type of place one would stumble upon, but not for Wren. For her it was called home. She stood, studying the gleaming bricks wondering if she should enter. Once welcoming, it now stands ominous before her. Gathering her courage she took a step towards the home. Then another and another, slowly walking through the front garden and to the door. As she walked she held her hand out and ran it over the various flowers that she planted. That they planted. Her black sundress flowed sadly behind her. The whole scene looked like something from a fairytale. But this is real life. Finally she faced the door. It stood warm and confident in front of her. Gingerly she touched the iron handle and opened the door, letting it slowly swing open. The scene in front of her made her cry. It’s almost like nothing happened at all. Everything was exactly as she left it. The only difference was the echoing quiet. It wrapped around her very soul and dragged her down to the floor. It worked its way into her lungs and forced her to heave up a sob. It pushed tears out from her eyes, forcing them to fall faster than she wanted. It’s never been so quiet. She tried to fight it, to stand up and move on. She just couldn’t. Her red hair fell around her forming a veil, trying to hide the room before her. She felt ashamed and absolutely broken. So she sat there, not bothering to close the door, and screamed.
By Emma4 years ago in Humans
Importance of Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima, as its name, is a day dedicated to Gurus or teachers. Hence, we celebrate and honor our teachers or anyone who has helped us step up the ladders of success on this day. By honoring our teachers or teachers-like, we show gratitude and appreciate their precious effort that turned us into better human beings.
By AstroVed4 years ago in Humans
Sunnie sandwiches, Sunburns and Sodas
Summer food for me always tasted of the bug spray, sunscreen, and lake funk that accompanied every meal eaten in a screened-in porch. And all of the salads were primarily made of meat and mayonnaise washed down with copious amounts of Dr. Pepper, later replaced by lukewarm PBR. Everything that came off the grill when I was young seemed to be seasoned with charcoal briquettes and tended to be overcooked yet always cold by the time it reached my plate. It is also hardly a summer memory without the familiar reek of old gold cigarettes that had been snubbed out and relit far too many times. Despite the description, most of my summer meals lack this olfactory component of summer. I find it missed more than I would have ever thought.
By Phillip Johnson4 years ago in Humans
Mangos are Immortal
That summer tasted like mangos. The summer that I discovered Kate Bush, the summer I started smoking pot and having good sex and wearing sunscreen. That summer my neighbours mango tree blossomed so heavily that the bows slumped, pregnant over our green tin fence.
By Alyssia Balbi4 years ago in Humans
Why Compounding Fitness Is So Important
Over the last few weeks, I've talked a lot about the need of developing good healthy habits and sticking to them in order to achieve your goals.
By Gina Stefan4 years ago in Humans
The French have a lot of stereotypes!
The majority of stereotypes are ridiculous! I'll admit that as an American living in France, I sometimes feel embarrassed when people ask me where I'm from. When they hear me talk in French and detect my accent, they are compelled to inquire as to my nationality. "Oh, I'm American," I admit sheepishly and apologetically, because I'm well aware of all the terrible prejudices about Americans that others hold. At the same time, there are some preconceptions (both positive and negative) that might provide some insight into a country's culture and people. Since I've lived in France for more than a year, I've found it useful to think about the parallels and contrasts between being an American and being a French person. Stereotypes can sometimes assist you in better understanding the subtleties of a culture. Here are a few helpful and accurate clichés about the French that I discovered.
By Gina Stefan4 years ago in Humans
Is it possible to trust someone who speaks with a foreign accent?
I have a thick pronunciation. Until I was a young adult, I had no understanding of this. However, I do have an accent. When I first started learning French, I quickly recognized that I speak with an American accent. This understanding didn't disturb me for a long time, and it even fascinated me at times. "What a strange thought: I have an accent that I'll never be able to hear in this language!" I wish I had the ability to hear myself!" I pondered. I've always been interested in learning more about other cultures, languages, and viewpoints. People with accents intrigue me because they have a wealth of different perspectives and thoughts to contribute. Unfortunately, not everyone shares my excitement for this subject, much to my surprise. When speaking French, I immediately found that my American accent may elicit both good and negative reactions. I began to wonder if other foreigners in the United States experienced the same negative reaction that I do while speaking French in France. When they meet a foreigner who has learned their mother tongue, the French are often overjoyed. However, due of my accent, I am sometimes mistaken for someone who is unintelligent.
By Gina Stefan4 years ago in Humans