Stream of Consciousness

HOW TO SPOT A LIAR
"Sorry, my phone died." It is insignificant. I'm alright. "These allegations are completely unfounded." "The company was not aware of any wrongdoing."
By Folasade Akinola 2 years ago in Humans
HOW LOVE CHANGES YOUR BRAIN
Heartwarming, heartbreaking, and heart wrenching are common adjectives used to express love. What role does the brain play in this, then?
By Folasade Akinola 2 years ago in Humans
I, Human . Content Warning.
As a "humans", I've only written once in the Humans community. Funny that, isn't it? I mean it's not funny like Norm MacDonald's drawn-out joke here, but odd funny that I'd seen that community many times and scooted passed it. Others have written in it plenty of times, but not I. I mean, there's no rules, but as a human, it seems it's worth rectifying that omission. Or else I am playing against the bot-catching, Captcha style checks that regularly pass me as a human. Or something. (As further evidence of my humans-iness, I completely forgot that I had already written in Humans a while ago, so edited this piece accordingly to reflect that. As it originally said I had never written in the Humans community.)
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Humans
My Little Mayar
As I reflect on the past few years of Mayar's life, I'm struck by the whirlwind of emotions that have accompanied her every milestone. From the moment she was born, she has been a constant source of joy, wonder, and profound love in my life.
By Ali Demir2 years ago in Humans
Our Spontaneous Cheese Poetry on Date Night
“Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.” ― G.K. Chesterton, Alarms and Discursions I watched the moon shine brightly this evening through the window of our car. It was day one of two days of travel and the shortest day of the year. ( I wrote this in December 2023). That meant we were traveling mostly at night. The main thing was that we arrived at our first destination and managed to go to sleep, all five of us.
By Gabriela Trofin-Tatár2 years ago in Humans
How to Fight Negative Thoughts and Win
A long time ago, in a kingdom, there lived a young man who had a difficult life. He would go out every day to look for work, earn some money, and then come home to cook, eat and sleep. One day, after searching for work without any success, he was walking home feeling disappointed. Just then, he heard a voice from behind asking him, can I find any laborer here? he turned around and saw an old man standing there with three full bags. The young man replied, yes ,I can do the work .The old man said, I need to go to the next Village which is little far from here. I can carry two bags myself .But the third one is too heavy for me. Can you carry this one? I will give you three gold coins for it.The young man agreed and picked up one bag. As soon as he did, he realized how heavy it was and said ,this bag seems very heavy. The old man whispered in response, yes,it is because it contains bronze coins. Despite the heavy load, the young man picked up the bag and started walking with the old man. While they walked, he noticed that the old man was keeping an eye on him. This led the young man to think, the old man probably thinks I might run away with the back. However I don't believe in dishonesty or theft. I am not going to betray his trust over some coins. I am only interested in earning my wage fairly. While walking, a Reaver came ahead .Young men immediately went in water to cross the river. But old men remained standing on the bank of river. Old man said, I am too old. I cannot manage to carry two bags through this river. If I try, I might drown in the river. Can you carry one more bag with you? don't worry about wage, I will give you three more gold coins. Young man agreed. As he went to pick up another bag, the old man hesitated and said, but promise you won't run away with this.The young man asked, why would I run away? the old man replied, whom can we trust these days? there are silver coins in this bag. The young man responded, do I look like a thief or a dishonest person? don't worry, I am not someone who cheers out of greet. Give me the bag. Saying, this young man picked up second bag and crossed the river. Even silver coins could not deter him from his honesty. After walking for a while, they reached a hil. The young man began to slowly climb it. But the old man stopped at the foot of the hill. Seeing this, the young man called out, come. Why did you stop? the old man replied, I am too old, I can't walk properly. It is difficult to climb this hill with this bag. The young man said, okay ,then give me that bag. I will carry it for you. The old man hesitated and said, but there are gold coins in it. What if you run away with them, I am an old man. I can't even chase after you. The young man raised his voice slightly and said, I have already told you I am not that kind of person. I work as a laborer because I value honesty. I used to be a bookkeeper for a money lender. He pressured me to cheat people by making false accounts, but I refused and had to quit my job ,the old man was still doubtful, but responded, I don't know whether you are telling the truth or not. Anyways, come and pick up this bag of gold coins as well. I will follow you at my own pace. You can go ahead and then wait for me on the other side. The young man picked up the bag and continued on his way leaving the old man behind. As he walked, he thought, if I run away with these three bags, the old man won't be able ble to catch me and I will become rich forever. Then he thought, this old man is too old .What he will do of so much money, he does not have left much life .But I am young. If I have this money, then I will be wealthy. Then I could marry a beautiful woman and my life would be easier. With money I will have respect ,luxury and comfort. Tempted by greed, he decided to run away with the three bags. He started running breathlessly with three bags. After running for some time, finally he reached his home and opened the bags. But he was shocked to see that there were no gold or silver coins in the bag. But it contained small stones. He wondered why old man lied to him, why he needed to do such drama. As he opened the bag, the young man noticed a piece of paper, he picked it up and began to read. The message on the paper was, I am the king of this Kingdom. I have no year and I am growing old. So I have been searching for an honest person to adopt as my child and successor. If you had not run away, you could have been dead person. Reading this the young man was crushed by regret and remorse. All his life he had been honest. He had no intent to betray the old man, if he had ignored the fleeting thoughts of his mind, he could have been the successor of the King today. But a moment lapse into those thoughts led him to make a decision. That betrayed his values and caus him an opportunity which he will never have again. The story of the young man and the old man illustrates the power of thoughts, and the profound impact of our thoughts, on our life.It clearly shows us how our thoughts can shape our destiny. In this story, the young man who was a honest person, let harmful thoughts take over his mind and did something that was against his principles, a thought came to his mind that if he run away with all the wealth, the old man wouldn't be able to chase after him. Now, it would have been better if he had stopped his thoughts here. However, he continued to think that running way with the money would make him very rich. His life would be very comfortable. He would marry a beautiful woman and live a happy life. The chain of thoughts progressed further and eventually greed took over his mind which prompted him to run away with all the three bags. This shows how quickly a negative thought can change our life. It is a reminder of how important it is to always be aware of what we are thinking. Buddha always used to say that our biggest enemy cannot harm us as much as our unguarded thoughts. According to Budha, every action starts with a thought. Our thoughts turn into words, our words turn into actions. Our actions becomes habits and our habits,and our habits decides our destiny. Therefore, to avoid falling into negative thinking, it is important to keep check on our thoughts and think positively. By keeping an eye on our thoughts and aiming to think positively, we can guide our lives in a better direction. When we monitor our thoughts, we can control our minds and avoid making decisions that we might regret later. So, as we go through the complex journey of life, it is important to carefully manage our thoughts. Our thoughts are like seeds that can grow into our destiny. By nurturing them wisely ,we can ensure a bright future filled with peace and happiness.
By Shinosuke2 years ago in Humans
Protests in Kenya Shows Kenyans the Real Cousins of Black America Wish I Never Moved to Ghana . Content Warning.
Tuesday, 25 June 2024 By: TB Obwoge I lived in Kenya and left rather abrubtly, moving to Ghana in less than 3 months after leaving Kenya. When I was in Ghana I regreted it often though I had only a few people I could count on. Most saw me an ATM machine.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Humans
Implant Dentistry in Saibaba Colony
Reclaiming Your Smile with Confidence: A Comprehensive Guide to Gugu Dental's Implant Dentistry in Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore
By Victor Elon2 years ago in Humans
when age hit 18yo
As the clock struck midnight, I felt a mix of excitement and trepidation. I had finally turned 18, marking a significant milestone in my life. The world seemed to be unfolding before me like a canvas, waiting to be painted with vibrant colors of independence, freedom, and responsibility. My thoughts drifted back to childhood, when my parents would read me bedtime stories, and I would dream of the day I could make my own decisions. Now, as I stood on the threshold of adulthood, I felt a sense of empowerment wash over me. I could vote, apply for a credit card, and even rent my own apartment – the possibilities were endless.
By Awin Stella2 years ago in Humans
What is all the buzz about with the opening season of summer with the zodiac sign of Cancer?. AI-Generated.
What is all the buzz about with the opening season of summer with the zodiac sign of Cancer? This summer is expected to be an eventful one, particularly for those born under the zodiac sign of Cancer. Here are a few key points about the Cancer season in the summer of 2024:
By John MacArthur2 years ago in Humans
The World Will Humble You
What you or I want from the world will be different from what the world will give to us. You must understand that the world will humble you in terms of your expectations versus what you will get. A key part of our lives is managing the difference between what we get against what we expect. It is important to keep your own beliefs in check because the world will test them continually and often turn them on their head. What you believe you deserve out of life is often out of your control at the end of the day.
By Ben W2 years ago in Humans
Cuddle Comfort
Cuddle Comfort, What’s That? So, what do I mean by “cuddle comfort” exactly? If you take it literally, then it can seem like it is a bit obvious. However, it’s not always a physical act or state of being. Cuddle comfort is just an act, touch, or anything really that gives you that sense of comfort or security in the moment. These moments usually even bring some form of clarity as well. That’s the simplified explanation of what cuddle comfort is; or at least in regards to how I refer to it and what I refer to it as.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in Humans