humanity

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

To Buffer the Cold; To Defeat Deceit. Top Story - December 2025.
Deceit is the cruelest season. It is cold. It pierces. It is antithesis to my humanism. It is the defeat of my innocence when self-serving and gainsaying tempt me with ambition.
By Gerard DiLeoabout a month ago in Humans
Holiday Mindful Pause
So, I’m taking a holiday mindful pause to unplug and rewind. With the festive season here, I am taking time to enjoy time off from work.
By Lynne Blackabout 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
Money Made Him Rich — Fear Made Him Anonymous
A Man Won the Lottery in Jamaica — But What He Did Next Shocked Everyone Winning the lottery is often described as a dream come true. But in Jamaica, one man proved that sudden wealth can be just as frightening as it is exciting.
By mohibabout 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
The Bridge of Songs
THE STORY Sarangpur was a town split by a wide, winding river. On the west bank lived the Khans, known for their storytelling, poetry, and traditional music. On the east bank lived the Shahids, skilled artisans who crafted wood, metal, and stone with unmatched precision.
By M.Farooqabout a month ago in Humans
The Lantern on the Hill
THE STORY The village of Noorabad lay between gentle hills and a winding river. Its homes were simple—clay walls, wooden doors, and roofs that caught the golden light of sunset. For generations, the village had been united by a tradition: every evening, someone would climb the hill at the edge of town and light the old lantern, a symbol of hope, guidance, and togetherness.
By M.Farooqabout a month ago in Humans
Let Go and Release. Winner in The Ritual of Winter Challenge.
On New Year’s Day, we write a short list of things we want to let go of. It could be an attitude, like anger, or shame, disappointment in self or others, or giving the shove-off to excess weight.
By Andrea Corwin about a month ago in Humans
The Empty Chair
THE STORY Rahimabad was a small town, quiet and dusty, surrounded by low hills and winding roads. People knew each other, but they had stopped truly listening. Disagreements over land, water, and school management had slowly widened the gap between neighbors.
By M.Farooqabout a month ago in Humans
Devilish Behavior from a Disgusting ‘President’
A Stain on the Soul of Our Nation by Sai Marie Johnson We stand in the shadow of a tragedy so profound it rends the very fabric of our humanity. Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner — two luminous souls who gave their lives to creativity, advocacy, and solidarity — are gone, slain in circumstances that demand universal mourning and compassion. Their legacy was joy, love, and justice. Their loss is immeasurable, and their absence leaves a void that cannot be filled.
By Sai Marie Johnsonabout a month ago in Humans