humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
The INFJ-INTJ Romance (Pt. 2)
As I celebrated the anniversary of the day I began dating my beloved INTJ, I contemplated the remarkable peace and utter joy I have discovered as an INFJ. The more I experience what this relationship is like, the more I hope every INFJ who has ever felt as lonely as I have finds someone just as incredible.
By PathlessJourney7 years ago in Humans
The Half-Angel Among Us
I was heading home after my shift at the library ended. If not for the fact that I did a lot of binge reading there since I was 18 and could legally leave the orphanage, I would've been a lot more worried than I am when it came to helping some of the visitors study for their finals. As I witnessed the sun setting on my way home, I took some deep breaths while remembering that the sky will turn dark, meaning the angels will appear in the skies seeming like stars. I'd been trying to improve on not being too concerned about a portion of the angels not approving of my existence.
By Monique Star7 years ago in Humans
Racism at Home
Canada, the true north strong and free. What that means to me is a promise, the promise of liberty. This country has been built on the idea of multiculturalism, people coming together despite their differences to do more and to build a future. Look at what we have built these last 150 years, a country we can be proud of to stand united under the red and white. We are building something beautiful here together not in spite of the differences between us, but because of them. We have learned from each other, bonded and evolved the meaning of what it is to be Canadian. We are a country of many peoples, many faiths and beliefs, differing genders, orientations and colors.
By John Ames Birch7 years ago in Humans
Taking the Time
Jaylyn Andrews walked slowly along the sidewalk in the park with her head lowered. There was a cold breeze from the north and it only served to make her mood even worse. Today would be her last day on earth she decided, and tomorrow she would be free from all worries and expectations. Tomorrow maybe people would remember who she was and how they left her alone with her misery and never tried to help.
By Denise Willis7 years ago in Humans
Ogres Are Like Onions: Explaining the Layers People Don't See
I have been struggling with writer's block lately... so what did I do? I took to the internet, obviously. I found an article with a list of ideas for writing when you have that annoying creative slowdown. All of the ideas were what I thought to be humorous and then I saw one about Shrek. Yeah, it was supposed to be funny, but then I thought I could actually get somewhere with this. Maybe I think too much into things, but I have come to see the importance of this scene in Shrek.
By Sophia Mayfield7 years ago in Humans
Confessions of a People-Pleaser
For those of you who don't know, a people-pleaser is someone who is virtually the nicest person you've ever met. They are always very helpful and almost never say no. You can always count on them for a favor and they spend the majority of their time doing things for others rather than themselves. Sure—on the surface, it doesn't seem to be a bad thing. What's wrong with a nice person? In moderation, there is nothing wrong with being someone others can count on. But—it can be a super unhealthy pattern of behavior. I am a people-pleaser and these are my confessions:
By Aijalon Oliver7 years ago in Humans
Empathy Is Painful, but Worth It
A girl is waiting for the school bus. She’s Black, maybe 15 years old, with her hair pulled into a tight bun. She’s wearing black flats and a yellow sundress that barely touches her knees. She’s holding a textbook and folders close to her chest, her arms wrapped tightly around them. She doesn’t look scared, but uncomfortable, and maybe a little sad. The corner on which she stands is in a city famous for poverty and crime.
By Alex Casey7 years ago in Humans
