humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
The Gift
My life consists of the same boring routine seven days a week, three hundred sixty-five days a year. Nothing changes, and honestly, that’s exactly how I like it. I’m not plagued by feeling obligated to attend family gatherings, work extracurricular activities, church functions, or political rallies. Other people may feel compelled by some odd need to socialize, but not me. I want to get up at the same time every morning, enjoy my Raisin Bran along with a glass of orange juice, watch the news and weather while I’m dressing, then leave for work. It’s simple, succinct, and I see no need to change it.
By Mark Gagnonabout a month ago in Humans
Parricide, Addiction, and the Fear Parents Carry
Parricide, Addiction, and the Fear Parents Carry Parricide—the act of murdering one’s parent—is among the most shocking crimes imaginable. Though rare, it accounts for about 1–3% of homicides in the United States annually. For parents of addicts, the fear of parricide is not abstract; it is lived daily in moments of rage, manipulation, and violence.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warriorabout a month ago in Humans
The Golden Rule of Gift Giving
Birthday gifts are given to individuals on their birthdays. Wedding gifts, retirement gifts, and graduation gifts are given only to a select number of people at different times. Mother's Day gifts are given only to mothers and mother figures in May. The same thing happens with fathers and father figures in June. However, Christmas is the only time when more gifts are given by more people on the same date.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Humans
The Prison Without Bars: How Norway’s "Insane" Experiment Cut Crime in Half
Imagine a prison with no walls, no guards, and no cells. It sounds like a recipe for disaster, but in Norway, it became the most successful correctional facility in the world. Here is the true story of how trust replaced punishment on Bastøy Island.
By Frank Massey about a month ago in Humans
Not Prepared To Fail
Introduction There are many ways to view winter and prepare for it. This challenge is another I know I might fail at. It seems the criteria and qualities that get you favoured by Vocal are ones I do not have. Having said that, my friends and audience know how excellent my work is.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month ago in Humans
The Heaviest Schoolbag
It was nearly noon, and the scorching sun hung high directly over this prime-location elementary school in downtown Taipei. With just fifteen minutes left until 12:00 PM, a crowd had already gathered at the school gate—parents and after-school care teachers waiting to pick up their children. Among the expectant faces was Rita, the foreign domestic helper for Yu-Xiang’s family.
By Water&Well&Pageabout a month ago in Humans
