humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
Are you sure you’re a modern man?
I was recently watching an episode of The Bold Type (Season 3) on Netflix, a deceptively at first but very perceptive programme that really strives to challenge opinions on subjectivity and acceptable behaviour in what is inarguably a very confusing and progressive time.
By Hazel Butterfield5 years ago in Humans
Five ways to adult better
When we are young, the world (though scary at times) is filled with endless possibilities. Somewhere along the line we turned into worker ants and became so results orientated that we forgot how to live. We became so consumed with the end goal and doing what adults are 'supposed' to do that we forgot what it means to just live. Being an adult used to be associated with the ideals around freedom to be, financial freedoms and just not giving a rats ass about what people thought. Then we actually become adults and well, here we are sipping coffee at work and reading articles on how to adult better. It's just part of the cycle of life. All is not lost, here are a few gentle reminders for everyone, regardless of what stage in life you find yourself. Some points are great for reminiscing, others are gentle reminders. Take what works and forward the rest to someone else you think needs a few minutes break from their mundane job.
By S A Miller5 years ago in Humans
Miracles Do Happen
The humanitarian in me stems from my parents, and sometimes it is scary, but for the most part it is amazing. One of those times, I'd like to say was a miracle. One of my favorite sayings is “God works in mysterious ways.” Let me tell you how that saying really meant something to me.
By Frisca Rios5 years ago in Humans
A Marigold Memoir
To my darling daughter, Marianne Lee Beganoti, I don't know how much time I have left. I am sitting up in my hospital bed, writing this memoir for you to read when you turn 18. Knowing I won't be around, there will come a time when you may have many questions about me and how you came to be. I hope this narrative will help fill a void that will be left in your life. Nothing is felt more greatly than a mother's absence.
By Vonnie Posnakidis5 years ago in Humans
Is It Really Possible To Have No Sense of Humor?
A writing colleague on the site recently published a piece in which she commented on her “lack of sense of humor”. This statement stuck in my head, and for the past few days I have been ruminating on the question trying to determine if such a thing is actually possible. To start let’s just rule out the unusual cases, the medical oddities, brain injuries, etc. No doubt there are certain disease states or brain injury patterns which can result in the total or almost total erasure of the ability find anything funny. Truly that would be a sad fate, and my heart goes out to any such persons that may be alive out there. I intend to restrict my question to the mentally stable, mentally healthy, or at least as mentally stable and healthy as it is possible for anyone to be in these times we live in. The question is for a person of sound mind and body is it possible to lack a sense of humor? I believe the answer is no, it is not possible, and in the following discussion I will attempt to show why this is the case through the method of logical analysis. Ironically, logical analysis is the least humorous method of doing anything, which is why I think it is perfect for this particular task.
By Everyday Junglist5 years ago in Humans
Like a Phoenix
Miley heard the commotion outside and had the natural instinct to hide. She was under her bed when her father came barreling into her room. “Miley!” her father called out “we’ve gotta get outta here!” He picked her little body up and holding her tightly to his he rushed down the hallway and out the door. While she was still scared, she felt a lot better being in his arms. “Where is mommy?” Miley whispered. “She’s ok... she’ll be ok.”
By Vanessa Schanen5 years ago in Humans
What's In a Name...?
A person's name could very well be their single most important identifying trait. It's the identifier that we use when introducing ourselves around. (Albeit, that I am beginning to have a problem remembering to place a name with a face; and others are prone to butchering my first name without my even hearing the mishap [Ken, Brent, Curt, Brett, Kenneth, etc.]).
By Kent Brindley5 years ago in Humans
I Just Wish They Understood
There are a lot of hard things in life. One of those things is being poor. Living paycheck to paycheck but not really, because you know you're going to overdraw your account 3 or 4 days before payday. So, living paycheck to paycheck but just barely.
By Rachal Flewellen5 years ago in Humans
No, You Don't Need To Experience Something To Not Be A Jerk About It
We're changing. We're evolving. The other night I was watching a 1990s kid's movie with my nanny kids and they were shocked at some of the content. It was clear, even to a 7 and 9 year old, that the content we share and the way we behave has changed.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff5 years ago in Humans
