humanity

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Inequalities #4
Imagine you are applying for a new job, how does the interview go, and how much money are you likely to earn? Saturday. A free day to help out poor people. I wonder if there’s a volunteer job to help them out. I ask my chauffeur to take me into town. Driving along the streets, I see a sign. On the front is written in big bold blue letters: ‘Help the poor!! Hiring today*!!’ On the bottom, in smaller letters, it says: ‘*As this is volunteer work, you will not get paid. You will only be provided with money to help the poor.’ I request my chauffeur to pull over on the side of the road. “I’ll call you when I need to be picked up,” I advise him. “ In the meantime, you can have some free time. Use this.” I say as I hand him a wad of cash. “Have fun.” “Uh- Thank you?” He stammers. “You deserve to have some fun after driving me around all week.” I declare. “Bye”. As I get out he waves kindly and smiles. “You have fun too”.
By Eva3 years ago in Journal
Heroes
As a prior Active-Duty Marine now turned Marine Reservist, I know how it feels to wonder if you’re making a difference in the world and I’m here to tell you that you are. Most people take for granted cashiers, librarians, bus drivers, and all of the other everyday jobs that are vital to our nation’s growth and survival. Nowadays we have way too many songs about Xanax and faces covered with tattoos, and way too many asses on camera with random dudes. Too much Gucci, Louis, Prada, Nike, and other clothing companies trying to brand you. And I know it’s not much and most people will probably scoff it off but even so. This is to those who never hear it but probably need to, because I’ve been there and felt that pain. I just wanted to let you all know that even if it is just me. I want you all to know someone out there is really appreciative of what you do. This is for everyone who is doubting their job and contribution to society. I just wanted to make something to say thanks.
By Deon Burton3 years ago in Journal
What is top thinking?
1. Don't tell the gods what you really want to do. 2. Either work hard to be outstanding, or be too lazy to know the destiny.
By Derasom3 years ago in Journal
Ridiculous Love Story
There is one funny story that I will never forget when I was a kid. At the time I was still in kindergarten I had an interesting experience and it might even sound ridiculous. I got a declaration of love from my kindergarten friend at the time!.
By SAFIRA ARNETTE C.S3 years ago in Journal
The Draw To Being A Healer
The Calling To Be A Healer One that feels like the walls are closing in when in a large crowd of people and feels drawn to nature to feel peace within and those who other’s seem to flock to when in need of feeling better. These are the natural healers of the world. The ones who are natural empaths and destined to be a healer in some form. If you feel like you are one who is a natural healer you probably feel the draw to learn at some point along your journey all that is of supernatural and of the non normal ways of society. I have always joked around calling myself, “Not Normal” because I don’t feel like I fit in.
By Amy Emam3 years ago in Journal
"Don't let me give up" Unweaving my Mental Illness
TRIGGER WARNING: THIS MATERIAL CONTAINS verbalizations that might potentially upset some readers, including, but not limited to, suicide, depression, abuse, childhood trauma, self-inflicted harm, and depictions of death.
By Maeve3 years ago in Journal
5 Types of Uncommon Procrastinators
Better late than never. The word “late” inspires me more than “never”. Somehow or rather, things are still done but later.
By Ian Fan3 years ago in Journal
A Near Miss Brings Our Mortality Home
Coming face to face with our own death is a shocking wake up call, to say the least, but coming face to face with your child’s possible death is terrifying!
By Colleen Millsteed 3 years ago in Journal
The day before tomorrow
“I don’t love you.” It hurt my chest, trying to control the emotion in my voice. I can’t give in this time. Pushing my lips together to stop them from trembling, I didn’t say anything else and waited for him to turn around. Warren was slicing bell peppers on the chopping board in my kitchen. He’d just put the chicken in the frying pan and it had begun to sizzle quietly. He didn’t even look up.
By Lara Newton3 years ago in Journal
Teach you to say goodbye to busboys
Last time we talked about the 80/20 rule, the method of finding the gripper, and it's a great way to get at the main contradiction of things. But it has the disadvantage of ignoring the developmental nature of things, and may make us ignore some potential that we should spend time and energy to cultivate. It's just that the four-quadrant analysis that we're talking about in this lecture can be used as a supplement.
By Daniel Lindsey3 years ago in Journal
Endings
Endings are hard. When I wrote my first book, the ending remained frustratingly elusive, causing me to meander my way through plot holes and lurching character arcs until I figured out where I was actually headed.
By Camilla Richter3 years ago in Journal
My Latest Trip
Don’t you just love taking short trips to just “get out of the house”? I know I do. Perhaps a quick trip to a local park to take pictures. Maybe a ride down to the dock to watch the boats come in.
By Margaret Brennan3 years ago in Journal