Stream of Consciousness
Journaling And Journeying
Lying on the damp, green grass, staring at the pattern of the stars, a map of wild wonder and the temptress of the heart. Calling us to find adventure and chase the beauty of the night, creating paths and journeys that document, our walk of life.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 months ago in Humans
Vibe Culture: How Content Has Shifted from Trends to Moods
Introduction — From Viral to Vibes Once upon a time, the internet was obsessed with what’s trending. Remember when every few days brought a new dance challenge, hashtag, or meme that everyone just had to join? You’d open Instagram or TikTok, and your entire feed would be filled with the same thing — different people doing the same moves, repeating the same jokes, remixing the same sounds.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Humans
Control Without Accountability
Control is not leadership, and leadership is not control. In a healthy relationship, influence is earned through respect, not demanded through manipulation. Yet modern relationships often suffer from a quiet imbalance: one person wants to make the decisions but refuses to bear the responsibility for the outcomes. That imbalance destroys trust faster than any act of betrayal, because it replaces partnership with hierarchy and love with resentment.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Humans
The Journey of Life: From Youth to Wisdom
Human life is a journey woven with seasons, each carrying its unique color, rhythm, and purpose. From the fire of youth to the balance of maturity and finally the serenity of old age, every phase teaches us something essential about who we are and who we are destined to become. Life is not one continuous line but a collection of chapters — each one shaping the soul, polishing the heart, and preparing us for the next.
By hamad khan2 months ago in Humans
Pop! Goes the We-Easel. Winner in Maps of the Self Challenge.
Welcome to your (Dis) Orientation I hope you are wearing something that wipes down. A pair of waders and a waterproof coat with a drawstring hood would not be too extreme. There is much to digest here. Simply cooking this stuff up, I have found myself dribbling.
By Caroline Jane2 months ago in Humans
The Truth Reflected Through Another Lens
For more than a century, photographs have stood as the gold standard for what is real, serving as the world’s collective proof of authenticity. A camera was the vessel through which truth was captured, a silent witness to time. Yet the rise of artificial intelligence has disrupted that assumption, not by erasing reality, but by reframing it. When we see an AI-generated image, our instinct is often to dismiss it as fake. We assume that because a camera was not involved, the image cannot be trusted. But that confuses process with meaning. The truth of an image does not depend on the tool that created it. It depends on who or what it represents.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Humans
