humanity

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

The Beauty of Solitude
Books were unpacked, shelves were put together, and my worktables were assembled in the dining room. The living room was set up. The kitchen, I left. The camping gear I'd brought with me in the car would do for now, as far as dishes and pots went.
By Kim Smerek4 years ago in Humans
Diamonds in the Pond
The elderly woman was looking out the kitchen window, again. "Look at my diamonds in the pond!" She exclaimed. "Mom, come to the table. Breakfast is ready." Brenda was tired already this morning. Her mother didn't help, especially when she stood at the window. Her mom often did what she wanted, not what anyone else needed. Who could blame her? Dementia made people do and say odd things. She had a lot to do today, and waiting for her mom wasn't getting anything done.
By Diane Mitchell4 years ago in Humans
You aren't necessarily what you eat
Without getting on a soapbox, I feel compelled to tell you about my recent heart attack and how it could easily happen to YOU.
By Lisa Ritchie4 years ago in Humans
Life’s Burnouts.
Coming from someone that has grown up a first-generation, with immigrant parents who moved across the world in hopes to achieve the best for their kids and provide a better life, it sucks having to say that anything at this point lacks motivation to me. Having to hear their background, the ups and downs, the accomplishments, the failures, their history, all of it makes me feel less human. It makes me feel lazy, and I hate it. I may be very young but experiencing life burnout is a huge issue and way too many people struggle with it, and it’s not talked about that often. There are people who just pack up their things and leave for the better. They drop everything they had, their families, their friends, their jobs, to come to America typically and give their family the best life with the best opportunities. That’s what my parents did. Growing up here I had a much more simple life than I would’ve growing up in a third-world country. I’m able to go to school when and where I want, I’m able to get a job if I please, I can wear whatever I want, and a lot of other countries don’t necessarily have that, so saying that “I don’t see the purpose of trying so hard every day when nothing really matters,” fills me with a pang of guilt like no other. I’ve listened to podcasts, I’ve watched movies, I’ve heard songs that all touch on the issues of what most call lifes burnouts. In a way, hearing other’s perspectives makes me feel like less of a shitty person. So here’s mine.
By christina4 years ago in Humans
So I Baked Christmas Cookies for Strip Clubs....
My former classmate from elementary school, Michele, was much more politically conservative than me, but we shared a Christian faith. She had commented on Facebook that we should care about people at least as much as we care about animals. I made no apologies for Creation stewardship and care for endangered species, but maybe she had a point. My Mom and I shared a passion for wildlife, especially wolves and bears supported by Defender's of Wildlife, but Mom also had recently moved more toward people-centered charities like St. Jude's. Maybe I, too, needed to be more balanced in caring for people as well as animals.
By Julia Schulz4 years ago in Humans
No Longer Embracing the Smudge
August 13 was Left Handers Day and as a lefty I have to say that as “cute” as the “embrace the smudge” thing may be, I find it rather lacking in taste. Obviously that saying was thought of by a right-handed person.
By Carlton Hall4 years ago in Humans
Some thoughts on compassion
As the situation in Afghanistan develops and unstoppably unfolds, our mere humanity is being brought into question. The world is divided by so many things, I would argue compassion is the most divisive of them all.
By Estefy Vasconez4 years ago in Humans
Who Am I?
Who am I? Well, I gave up being human a while back you see. I decided it was just too limiting for my adventuresome being. Now I'm not saying I don't like it here. Far from it. I absolutely LOVE being alive on this glorious planet Earth. I can't imagine anywhere else I would want to be right now.
By Soleira Green4 years ago in Humans
2020
When I say 2020, I am not referring to the clarity of vision. I am talking about a specific year, a moment in history that affected me, and everyone - regardless of your ethnicity, creed, or religion.
By K. Wisendanger 4 years ago in Humans
This is how to be Vulnerable
Vulnerability, what is it? Let’s talk about both, being vulnerable in everyday life and how you can be vulnerable if you're stuck at home during a pandemic.
By Janon4 years ago in Humans
Book: Philosophy of Life Instinct: Chapter 2: What if it all Just Is?
(I made it as simple and concise as I could, but if you find this chapter and the next one a bit difficult, please persevere and skim through them if you can, although you may skip them too and still gain from the rest of the book. I promise you everything from chapter 4 is practical and easy reading.)
By Shashidhar Sastry4 years ago in Humans
My Beginning
I honestly don't know what or who non-Native people think of when they're asked to think of Indigenous Americans. Moreso when one has a last name like mine.
By Sarah Watson4 years ago in Humans