humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
18 Pros and Cons of Living Alone
People are very different when it comes to what living situation they prefer. I've lived by myself for two and a half years now, and I absolutely love it. Although, I know not everyone would. Here are some pros and cons about living alone.
By Tone Breistrand5 years ago in Humans
Eye Contact is Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be
Whether it be in romantic relationships, public speaking, or day to day interactions with friends, family, and strangers the importance and positive influence of eye contact is so often mentioned that we have become blind (nice pun, right?) to the actual facts of the matter. As a person with a reserved and shy nature I have always struggled with meeting another persons gaze for an extended period, and have continually kicked myself for my poor performance in this regard. For as long as I can remember I have blamed it, at least partially, for all manner of shitty outcomes in various relationships throughout my life. After all, according to everything I had read, people simply did not trust others who did not look them in the eyes when they spoke, or averted their gaze too soon.
By Everyday Junglist5 years ago in Humans
SCATTERED LIVES
SCATTERED LIVES Written by James D. Merrick, January 27, 2005 Prologue: This is Juan's story. It tells of his illegal crossing into the United States on May 14, 1994. At the age of twenty-nine. He dared to believe he could create a life for himself with only the clothes on his back and his self-determination.
By James Dale Merrick5 years ago in Humans
The Great War
“Bonjour!” I called out to the old man chopping firewood. The sun scorched man smiles at me and my three friends as we ride up to him. “Good evening, sir! Me and my fellow officers require lodging and feed for our horses!” I don’t bother politely asking. We are all contributing to the war effort.
By Chris Plog5 years ago in Humans
Survive Another Day
These days, most people are happy they survived another day! I don't want to just survive in life, I want to thrive! The following are three activities I am constantly aware of and consistently in search of to not only survive, but thrive another day, in there order of importance:
By Dr. David Yates5 years ago in Humans
A Hardy Species
Cloaked in the whirling stems of rye we’d watch him for hours. After school we’d hop off the bus, Marla and I, and drift through the crops out past the house and bury ourselves cheek-high in those feathery acres of grain. From the asylum of the fields we’d spend those sundown evenings monitoring him by the fence, in and out, as he would vanish into that old barn.
By Steve French5 years ago in Humans
The Mask I Wear
Why does it feel like my heart is trying to escape my body? Why does it feel like it wants to die? Why do I feel this overwhelming grief and sadness? Why do I feel like I’m nothing more then a burden & the world would seem better without me? I guess I’m depressed, I guess I hate myself, I guess this life just isn’t for me. Any time I try, I fail. Any time I jump, I fall. Any time I try to love I just end up hurting.
By Yovin Chevere5 years ago in Humans
The Healing Zen of Beekeeping
I got into beekeeping for one simple reason: bees scared the hell out of me. At the time, I was 26 years into a 30-year abusive marriage. It wasn’t as much physical abuse as mental – although I certainly got pushed around enough. At that point it was enough for him to raise his hand threateningly. Like Pavlov’s dog, I’d been well conditioned to cower; there was no need for the follow through.
By Christina Seine5 years ago in Humans
