humanity

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

To my Super Human Superhero
It is to say the least the person I am writing this about is my inspiration. For 180 days, 1,260 hours, 75,600 minutes, and 4,536,000 seconds they do what very little can. They have built my future as well as anyone else they encounter. Through devoting personalized time they have made me feel as though I matter and for a while it was difficult to find that within myself but this person's constant faith and strength kept me going more than anything. Even in the hardest moments of my day they provided me an escape and outlet without even realizing. In the bleak morning in which I felt like a deadman walking the conversations we had sparked my motivation for that day. It requires so much love and strength to do what they do. They build a path, a future, and a friendship like no other person I've ever met could. As I fell out with my best friend, they were there every step of the way. They called out my BS when needed and let me cry as well. I believe that our world is broken and that so many people are only in it for themselves but it is people like this person that change my perspective entirely and make me hopeful. So many people I know hurt but this person has so much inner strength that they manage to take away some of the hurt and save each person a little. Many people in their position would never have given me the time of day or be able to impact me the way this person has. I tell them my goals and immediately they are there giving me ways to achieve them. They believe in my ability more than I ever have. I tell them my fear and immediately they refute them and help shoulder some of it, making it a little less scary. I tell them my crazy strange theories and immediately we discuss it in depth, making it feel as though it is the only thing that matters in the world. They, unlike others, have showed me the darkness in life but also given me ways to cope and adapt to it. They have showed me, as well as the scary side, the laughter and happiness that excretes from every living thing and taught me to look at the bright side.
By ava6 years ago in Humans
Quarantined with an Abuser
All across the world, we are grappling with COVID-19 and the struggle to contain it. Schools have shut down, large gatherings are banned, churches are closing and even chilling at your local park is being patrolled by police. We are learning new terms like social distancing and flattening the curve. We are being urged to do our civic duty and help slow the spread of the virus by limiting our social interactions. This is the way we can help our health system respond to the virus and help stop the spread of the disease to the most vulnerable.
By Brown Eyed Girl6 years ago in Humans
The Audacity of Man
The Audacity of Man By Patrick San Francesco Among all the species, we consider ourselves the most superior. Religion is one of the biggest sponsors to this belief. The feeling that we have dominion over all of creation lends to this concept. The irony of it is, there is definitely nothing that is superior about us, except our attitude. Our obsession with the need to possess blinds us to the damage we wreak on nature and our fellow humans.
By Philippa Firestone6 years ago in Humans
A brief introduction to me
Hello. My name is Troy. I'm on the tip of the tail end of my 20's and am currently unemployed. Not because of the corona-virus but because I was sick of working my ass off for 12 hours a day just so I could afford to pay my rent on a flat that was about as roomy as a shoe box in central London. So one day I decided to quite my bar manager job, move back in with my parents and spend some time doing the things I love again. This included activities such as reading books, drawing, playing guitar, going to shows, travel and other such endevours. I even managed to find myself a girlfriend. I'll be honest she sometimes annoys the shit out of me but after a string of bad relationships and shameful one night stands its nice to have something stable that for the most part makes me happy and its an added bonus that she doesn't mind the sight of me naked.
By Troy Anderson6 years ago in Humans
Corona Can’t Defeat the Human Spirit
As sad as is makes me having been someone who studied journalism in college, the fact is that the news is generally negative. If it was a Disney character, it would be Eeyore. If it was a Saturday Night Live sketch charter, it would be Debbie Downer. But as so often is the case, the media doesn’t tell the whole story. As country singer Luke Bryan put it “I believe most people are good.”
By Jason A6 years ago in Humans
I Am Now Home!!
👋🏾 There, HOW IS IT GOING? ME??? Where do I begin?? The past half a decade has been to say the least a world wind. I had this cray idea💡of trying to share with the real world 🌍, the wonders I was experiencing on the World Wide Web 👨🏾‍💻. I attacked this journey with a few question ❓running thru my brain 🧠... Why has the world 🌍 not truly embraced this genius creation? Why are people stuck in the ways of the past? Why are they fighting change, especially when the change makes life so much easier than what they’re doing now? I can honestly say, after a five years journey, which rain thru community organizing, hangin out with political people, and countless hours of chats, and fierce confrontations, I am now just as confused 🤷🏾‍♂️ as I was when I first began.
By Erik DeSean Barrett6 years ago in Humans
Is A Promise Really A Comfort To A Fool?
Back in the day, a man would say he will do something and no question is asked for reassurance. The reason for this is, if he didn't do what he said he will do, he would be considered untrustworthy and incompetent. That is not a reputation someone who calls himself a MAN would like hanging over his head. A good reputation was like gold to protect and preserve. Sticking to your word also shows dependability and honor.
By Just Life6 years ago in Humans
Mon Tresor (My Treasure)
Oh, it's funny. The first time I encounter men who have business dealings with me, they don't expect a woman. The first time I met with my coachman, he asked for a Mr. Laviolettem assuming that the letter he received from me must have been misspelled. I came out of my study/library.
By Alexandra F6 years ago in Humans
Baby boom or doomed for divorce?
This whole self isolation and lock down period has certainly thrown life off balance , in more ways than one causing, uncertainty about the future. This future could potentially be uncertain for anyone in a relationship. Predictions have been made about a baby boom and increased number of divorces. What about couples who had future plans, new relationships and existing ones with flaws?
By Mayapee Chowdhury6 years ago in Humans
Stand In The Place Where You Are.
People often ask me why I do the work I do for the community that I live in. They ask why I care. They ask why I would live with just what I need to survive, when I make enough money to live comfortably. They ask me why I reach my hand out to anyone, when not everyone deserves it. It's simple. At the lowest point in my life, someone cared.
By Phoenixx Fyre Dean6 years ago in Humans
Correcting Others
Characters Involved- Child A, B, C, D; Parent A, B; Aunt A, B, C, D; Uncle A, B, C Scenario Child B breaks a glass cup whether accidentally or recklessly we aren’t sure; we only know the child broke a cup.
By Andria Nella6 years ago in Humans
How the coronavirus proves that we are all the same
Racism has never been something that was easy for me to understand. Prejudices fall into the same category. However, I will not sit here and say that I have never judged someone by their outer appearance or their way of speaking, their job title, their status, their bank account. There are so many ways we judge people by.
By happychoice by natalie6 years ago in Humans