humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
When the Universe Holds Its Breath:
That unsettling feeling of suspension. The world keeps spinning, days bleed into weeks, yet you remain stationary. Your ambitions feel muffled, your passions dimmed. Life, for all intents and purposes, feels paused. It’s a common experience, a universal feeling, and perhaps, the most misunderstood phase of our journey. But what if, instead of seeing this pause as a setback, we understand it as a divine reset button, a quiet preparation for the next exhilarating chapter?
By Wilson Igbasi2 months ago in Humans
When You Feel Out of Place, The Universe is Repositioning You:
That unsettling feeling of being out of place, like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole, is a universal human experience. We’ve all been there: the awkward silence at a party, the feeling of inadequacy amongst talented colleagues, or the gnawing sense that the life we’re living doesn’t quite align with who we truly are. Often, our initial reaction is to recoil, to seek the familiar comfort of what we know, and to desperately try to mold ourselves to fit in. But what if this feeling of being out of place isn’t a sign of failure, but rather a signal? What if it's the universe gently nudging you towards something more, repositioning you for a future that's more authentic and fulfilling?
By Wilson Igbasi2 months ago in Humans
The Universe's Unconventional Wisdom:
The phrase "The universe sends clarity after confusion, not before" is a stark and, frankly, slightly unnerving truth. We are conditioned to seek answers, to demand explanations, to crave understanding before embarking on any significant journey. We want the map before we set foot on the path. But the universe, it seems, prefers a more experiential approach, one where we stumble, question, and ultimately, illuminate our own way forward.
By Wilson Igbasi2 months ago in Humans
When You Feel Out of Place:
That gnawing feeling of disconnect. The sensation of being a square peg in a round hole. The unsettling realization that you're simply… out of place. It’s a universal human experience, a pang that can resonate in the depths of our being, leaving us questioning our choices, our purpose, and even our identity. But what if, instead of viewing this feeling as a failure, we recognized it as a sign? A cosmic nudge, perhaps, signaling that the universe is not rejecting us, but rather, actively repositioning us for something greater?
By Wilson Igbasi2 months ago in Humans
The Universe Closes Doors:
The phrase "The universe closes doors with precision. The timing is never random" speaks to a fundamental truth about life: endings are inevitable, and they often feel abrupt, even painful. But behind the sting of a closed door lies a deeper understanding – a recognition that these closures, however unwelcome, are carefully orchestrated parts of a larger cosmic dance. It suggests a universe actively participating in our lives, not just through grand celestial events, but in the minute, personal dramas we experience every day.
By Wilson Igbasi2 months ago in Humans
The Weight of Reality: The Trade-Off Illusion
1. Every Solution Costs Something There is no such thing as a perfect solution. Every answer creates a new question, and every gain requires a loss. The idea that we can have everything without giving something up is one of the greatest lies of modern culture. Real progress demands trade-offs. Something must be sacrificed for something else to exist.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Humans
Not Every Work Friend Is Meant To Be A Forever Friend
Relationships fade. Some slowly, some abruptly, and some in ways that leave you questioning how you ever let the wrong people so close. I have always been a positive person who builds deep connections quickly. Over the years, through school and a decade of shifting workplaces, I’ve met people who felt like lifelong friends. Working with someone every day can blur into something that feels rooted, meaningful, and hard to let go of.
By MB | Stories & More2 months ago in Humans
What Democracy Really Means: Plato and Mill Still Have Something to Say
What Do We Really Want From Democracy? Plato and John Stuart Mill Still Have Answers Democracy is one of those words that feels comforting. Familiar. Safe. We hear phrases like “freedom,” “rights,” “power to the people,” and it’s easy to assume that democracy is not just the best option but the only reasonable option.
By MB | Stories & More2 months ago in Humans
The Quiet Disappearances We Don’t Talk About
We spend most of our lives preparing for the big moments, the celebrations, the milestones, the loud chapters we expect to remember forever. But no one prepares you for the quiet disappearances. The moments that slip out of your hands so silently that you only notice they’re gone when something small reminds you.
By SoftlyWished2 months ago in Humans
