humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
Gobbledygook! Nice is the old stupid!
One of my passions is mindful writing. Apparently, it's one of my husband's passions too... We found each other on an online dating platform; we independently had weeded out potential spouses by whether they put effort into formatting a sentence. That's right! I had given up on higher standards. If my suitor could capitalize the first word of his sentence and end it with a period, I would answer his message. I was shocked at how few people made the effort for basic punctuation. After months of disappointment and only a handful of dates, my writing wonder approached and successfully wooed me with his well-chosen words. My husband not only wrote me punctuated sentences, but he took the time to send me a witty howdy. I immediately clicked his profile. It was humorous and unique. And despite a handful of his lifestyle choices being on my "not compatible" list, I decided to at least talk to him since he made me laugh out loud. Instantly, I craved to know more. I couldn't resist. Who was this person? We quickly bonded - acknowledging the other's ability to write. We began to talk every day. But I was stubborn. He knew I was the one for him immediately, whereas I insisted on friendship only. Then after months of patiently pursuing me, he sent me a song. The lyrical video perfectly suited our backgrounds, and our current ways of being. That was it! I was undone. He won me over. All the reasons, I had for "not compatible" somehow didn't matter. This man understood me. We could work through our differences because we knew how to communicate. We spoke the same language. We are now celebrating our 2nd year anniversary with our one year old son. Marriage and motherhood are not smooth sailing, but I have never been more fulfilled in my life.
By X-iota Development5 years ago in Humans
Tell me your story
I am definitely no writer, but I love telling stories and equally adore hearing them as well. Does not have to be real just entertaining, but if it is real, even better. Let me explain before you assume. Vintage clothing is my way of creating and telling a story. See, I have always loved the idea of being an individual with my style. I know everyone says that, but I truly loath following the “in “crowd. I do not have anything against anyone who wants to, it’s just not for me. Where are the risk takers and innovators? Conversation pieces are my specialty, and my vintage clothes are just one way I create conversations. First, you have the story of who wore it before you, what kind of life did that person live and where did they were it to. Then, the story of how you came to find that item, was it in a thrift store, yard or estate sale, your grandmas’ closet. You meet the most interesting people in these places. It is almost like we all are a part of this secret society of treasure hunters. We tell tales of other pieces we are wearing; places we have visited and new places to go. So much joy in finding our personal “treasures”. The next story is where will you where this piece, what story will you create in you 1950’s swing dress with multicolored polka dots. My readers feel nostalgic for a simpler time.
By Keisa Calloway5 years ago in Humans
The Laundress
I know its old fashioned but in my mind it is sublimely satisfying to hang clothes to dry. The snap of the crisp clean sheet that smells faintly of detergent and bleach, as you shake it before fold, assures that the wrinkles are out. The solitary chore that seems less like work and more of a pleasure, simple though it may be, is a chance for me to unwind, to think, and to breathe. The quiet approval of nature soothes my anxieties. It is a meditation in practice.
By Melissa Eaves5 years ago in Humans
Lifelines
I’ve always been a bit of a “jack of all trades” type. I like to get experience across a variety of arenas and take with me knowledge and insight I can gain in my brief time spent with them, but I generally don’t hone on any one activity extensively. I’ve had jobs such as: babysitting, washing school buses, a soldier in the Army National Guard; working in retail, at a daycare, at a doggy daycare, at a factory, as a delivery driver, putting ads in the Sunday paper before delivery. I have worked part-time with a couple different family friends with their handyman businesses, which introduced me to various aspects of home-improvement and building construction; and I worked on and off for the better part of a decade in mental health. My hobbies have been fairly widely spread as well. I’ve been into music, dance, dog training, landscaping, writing, doing puzzles, working out, scrapbooking, reading, collecting, and painting (both as an art hobby and home improvement method). I like activities that involve some planning but find I tend to get more fully consumed by a project when I just jump in with both feet, even if it means learning as I go. I am also most drawn to activities where my mind can stay preoccupied enough with a task that some concentration is required but not so much so that it can’t wander down other mental paths to piece other thoughts and stories together. Massive bonus points if I can listen to music as I do it. When I couldn’t have my phone or mp3 player out on the floor of the factory, I would listen to music while I was on my breaks, and I would end up repeating the same song over and over sometimes so that I had more of it to sing to myself while I was busy stacking boxes in a truck or whatever else the day’s role required of me.
By Sarah Lynn Jones5 years ago in Humans
Love in Sound and Color
In a perfect world money wouldn’t exist. We would live together peacefully and be beyond all that nonsense of competition based on the illusion of separation. However, for the purposes of this entry, an optimal way to monetize the passions of Joylove would be through membership subscriptions. The power of collective support can propel the immersive film experiences Joylove would be creating in the near future into fruition. Joylove is not only this writer and artist, but also a creative collective with aims to expand internationally for like-minded artists with the will to create what is considered empowering art and media for humanity. Empowering art and media is the kind that promotes and endorses love, unity, compassion, forgiveness, understanding, courage, patience, and so forth. Empowering art and media is imbued with spiritual, philosophical, and psychological points of view for the progressive evolution of humanity’s consciousness. The most effective and powerful method of which is immersive film.
By Jordi Gonzalez 5 years ago in Humans
Where Do Philanthropy And Fundraising Stand After COVID-19?
Philanthropy is a form of charity or giving that has been a vital part of our society for a very long time. It is essential to the way our society functions. Philanthropy, of course, has its legitimate detractors; many would argue that it’s actually greed disguised as benevolence. However, for all of its criticisms, it remains a vital part of our current social fabric and often provides relief to those in need.
By Mark Durieux5 years ago in Humans
Depth of Perception
Before reading the following story, remember, a persons depth of perception is reflective of how much pain and suffering they have experienced in life. The more pain and wounds a person experiences, the more emotions they have available to transmute into their inner energetic body. The more energy a person has in their body, the higher their vibration. The more pain a person has overcome, the higher their purpose within Humanity. Here's my story....
By Caleb Allen5 years ago in Humans
