humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
Exception
Exception -R.Welborne. _________________________________ » »“Good Morning, my Luv.” I typed. My cellphone made its usual ‘ping’ noise, indicating that the message has been sent. The digital clock on my nightstand had just clicked to ten-thirty in the morning when I closed my eyes and went back to sleep.
By Robyn Welborne8 years ago in Humans
Stop Telling Boring Stories With This One Trick
We've all had to sit through moments that have been called, "Just the best story about (insert whatever topic here)" only to be disenchanted, unenthralled and bored. It's awful. It might be your spouse or significant other, it might be your mother or father and, yes, it might even be you who can't spin a yarn. But don't worry. There is one sure-fire trick that can help you captivate your listeners and readers.
By Tyler Friend8 years ago in Humans
Christmas and Human Nature: A Perspective
Of course, no one is the same. All people are different and unique in their own way. And I like to believe that everyone despite their weaknesses and shortcomings, has certain good, moral values and ideals and a true potential that is able to reach those ideals.
By Camelia Matei8 years ago in Humans
What Is Love? Fate or Stupidity?
You. It takes a lot of guts for me to write this. I have been putting it off because it’s something really personal to me and I’m scared of the reactions that this might trigger. Just as I’m writing, I’m overcome with emotions that I don’t know how to describe.
By The Travelling Mess8 years ago in Humans
Stoneless Attraction
April 15 Sunday is everyone's favorite day. Well, besides Friday of course. I, being like most teenagers, was laying on the couch staring at the ceiling, with no plans on moving anytime soon. That was my plan, until the sound of a deafening roar from outside interrupted the peaceful sound of quietness.
By Fantasy Stories8 years ago in Humans
Turning a New Leaf
There comes a time in everyone's life where we need to close one chapter and create another one. They say when one door closes another opens. There will always be a light at the end of the tunnel but sometimes it feels impossible to rise above and find it. We wait for the world to change around us for too long until we finally realize that it's us that needs to change; only then everything else around you will change. The people we associate ourselves with makes a huge impact on our lives. If we are not happy then we need to change ourselves, the world will not change for us. The universe will work with us but that is only if we put in the work.
By Emily Buehner8 years ago in Humans
Love is Blind
It was the night of October 31,2012, I just started at new job as a server at a kosher restaurant. I met him that night and little did I know my life would never be the same. I finished late that night and was so tired, he was waiting outside and I just walked right by him. I had a boyfriend and I wasn’t interested in talking to anyone. At the time, I was working two jobs and the restaurant was my second job. It wasn’t until I started working full time at the restaurant that I really noticed him. By this time, my boyfriend and I were in the middle of a break up after five years together. He was my escape and he was so cute. I felt free when I was around him. He made me feel good about myself and I knew that I needed a friend.
By Ashlee Grant8 years ago in Humans
People Watching in a Coffee Shop
Coffee shops are one of the most calming places I find myself in these days, second only to used bookstores. Not the chain stores like Starbucks or Carribou, though my Barry Road Starbucks is still a place I frequent often. I’m talking one of a kind coffee places, where you never find the same decor in another place. Places that welcome visitors with one of a kind experiences and flavors to try. Places that are crowded with people from all walks of life, whether hipsters, business men, college students or old couples enjoying the afternoon together. Places that you can plop down in a nice leather chair, sit back with a house cup, and enjoy the atmosphere.
By Abby Wolff8 years ago in Humans
Ego
I'm thinking a lot right now about the way people interact with others; specifically about kindness and hate. Sometimes it takes something drastic for someone to show kindness and support. If you think about achieving world peace, all we really need is to understand each other. I know its a LOT easier said than done, everyone is different, people disagree on things. But, most people agree that they don't want to be sad; or if they are in need he/she would appreciate help, even if it's from a stranger. I strongly believe in the saying, "treat others the way you want to be treated," so why cant people understand each other? The problem is ego. I think it's weird how it's pretty much human nature to be selfish. Yes, I understand wanting to survive and doing whatever is necessary to survive, so in that sense you put yourself before others. But I don't understand people with a big ego, people who truly believe that they are better than everyone else. If you think about it, that's why there is so much hate. But then, if something drastic happens, (most of the time) people will react with kindness. For example, say a boy in high school is unpopular, bullied, doesn't have many friends, etc. Every normal day people ignore him, treat him badly, make him feel worthless, but one day his mom dies. The whole school will react with kindness and support right? Announcements will be made asking for donations for him and his family. People who once bullied him will see him in the hallway and say "I'm so sorry for your loss." Why is it that it took a death in this boy's family to grant him some kindness and respect? It's sad to think that we live in a world where kindness is only shown in times of need rather than as an aspect of everyday life. Another example: in my high school there is a club called Best Buddies; it's a club dedicated to ending the isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At this club high school, students pretty much hang out with their peers with disabilities. Its purpose is to make them feel less isolated and gain equality between those students who are in special education classes and those who are not. To me, it seems so strange however, that the students in that club are showing so much kindness to their peers with intellectual disabilities, but not to their own peers? Why is it that some people who are bullies in the hallways can act so caring and sweet after school in Best Buddies? I think it's for the look. People post all over social media about how they had such a great time with their friend from best buddies! They get so many likes and comments about how they are so sweet and if you think about it, it builds that person's ego. Kindness today is just about the look; just about inflaming your ego to make yourself feel better, kindness isn't genuine these days. People are only kind when they need to be, and that is so sad. I also don't understand how people can be so mean to strangers, people they don't even know! It astonishes me how someone can truly believe he or she is better than someone they don't even know. Ego can tie into so many things. This is the reason we are fighting for so much equality. We protest for women's rights, racial equality, gender equality, LGBTQ rights, etc. To me, these issues have one problem in common: ego. You fight for women's rights because they are seen as inferior to men. You fight for racial equality because some races believe they are better than others. People with different sexualities, genders, even religions, all disagree with each other because they have a big ego; they believe they are the best. It's sad, it's disappointing, and I want to put an end to that. Everyone deserves kindness, don't let your ego get in the way of that.
By Elissa Castro8 years ago in Humans
