humanity

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

What Kind of Freedom Will We Choose?
“Hello beautiful,” my father-in-law always said when he saw me. A formidable bull of a man, opinionated and outspoken, he intimidated those who never glimpsed the tender heart that resided beneath his brash exterior.
By Bebe King Nicholson4 years ago in Humans
A Complete Life
The soft, yellow fruit I just bit into didn’t taste like I imagined it would. I tried one more time before abandoning it. That was my first taste of a banana, at the age of 6. In the former Soviet Union that seemingly ordinary supermarket staple was just one of many things citizens weren’t able to access. As a child, biting into my first one on the streets of Vienna, after having to conquer the novel unwrapping process, it was my first realization that a lot of surprises were looming, some unpleasant ones and some thrilling.
By Dina Friedman4 years ago in Humans
What Happens When There Is An Announcement That A Leader Is Dead?
I was nine years old when President Kennedy was assassinated. That was awful for all the people in my life. I witnessed many people crying and asking how that could happen.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Humans
I Am Outraged and Filled With Rage
I took some time off from writing this afternoon to watch a video clip on Ukraine that popped up on one of my feeds. It was a news program and two reporters were covering the sickening deaths, rapes and violation of human beings at the hands of retreating Russian forces in the town of Bucha. I am outraged at the actions of these Russians forces under orders from Vladimir Putin.
By Michael Trigg4 years ago in Humans
People Watching at a Starbucks
I'm at a Starbucks in Powai following a hurricane office day, hanging tight for my companion who is on a work call right now. There is such a lot of energy at this Starbucks, I am sitting in the corner and I can see everybody. I'm not in a hurry, so I notice. I've understood that one can see when one isn't up to speed in life's whirlwind. Oddly the humming energy here settles the concerns of my life - consider the sand at the foundation of a bowl as you wash new spinach. Interest has assumed control over me, I like it. It's been some time since I have felt such.
By mikagoy4 years ago in Humans
The Baltic Way
It's August 23rd, 1989. Just another regular day, except it’s not. The people of Riga have woken up with the early morning rooster cry. Anticipation in the air is palpable though suppressed in fear of agitating the governing forces. There is a false sense of calm and ordinariness to the day. This plan has been carefully crafted for months and is still set to go ahead, though fear weighs heavy that the ruling forces will prevail and shatter the people's hope for peaceful and united resistance.
By Lady Kay 4 years ago in Humans
Share Love; What's Your Definition Of Love?
I have just 2 windows In my room and whenever I look out from the physical window; all I see is competition, oppression and hatred among the people around.
By Iloabuchi Benedict Nnakee4 years ago in Humans
Thank you, pandemic!
My life was standard. I was sharing an apartment with three other roommates. The apartment was in a middle-class section on the southside of town with quick access to nearby shops and food. I had two cars. One I had purchased about seven years back and had paid off a couple years ago. The other I still had a lien on which required me to maintain full coverage insurance.
By DJ Cahootz4 years ago in Humans
Relationships Center
Why Relationships Matter Love is quite possibly the most significant inclination known to people. There are numerous sorts of affection, however many individuals look for its appearance in a heartfelt connection with a viable accomplice (or accomplices). For these people, close connections involve one of the most significant parts of life, and are a wellspring of profound satisfaction.
By Abhishek Gupta4 years ago in Humans
The life of Stephen Hawkings
In today's situation they can neither walk nor speak nor can they do any work with their hands. His body is completely incapable and incapable of doing any kind of work. They just keep indicating through the computer what they want, what they want to say, and what they want to do? Despite all this, he is a great scientist and is doing his work continuously.
By Bhagirath Vala4 years ago in Humans
What did I let go in 2020?
Phewww,... What a year 2020 was? The world went through a lot, we went through a lot. A global pandemic, fight for equal rights, economic and political unsureness!... 2020 was a year full of uncertainties, despair, and suffering, but despite all that it was also a year where we learned to find hopes, longevity to better ourselves, and solidarity.
By Winry4 years ago in Humans
What is Implicit Bias?
If a hiring manager had to choose between a white person and a person of color to hire for a job position, who would they choose? Let’s say both have the same abilities, skills, connections, qualifications, etc. The job will most likely be for the white person. Because society views white people as more reliable or more trusting than people of color.
By Mulan Rue4 years ago in Humans