humanity
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The Bridge Between Us
In the early hours of a crisp autumn morning in New York City, the streets were still shrouded in a soft blanket of fog. I, Lily, was making my way to the subway station, clutching a cup of coffee to ward off the chill. My day was already proving to be a challenge. I was juggling the pressures of my demanding job and the emotional weight of a recent family crisis. My mind was miles away from the bustling city around me.
By Diepreye Lambert about a year ago in Psyche
Angels Unawares Work Weekends
My girlfriend and I rang the doorbell to the side door of an old brick downtown church, and a tall, heavy-set woman in shorts with glasses and graying hair pulled back into a ponytail answered. "Can I help you?" she said in a rather deep alto voice. She appeared middle-aged, like us.
By Julia Schulzabout a year ago in Psyche
A Glimmer of Hope
The bustling market of Lagos was a cacophony of sounds and colors, a place where life unfolded in a vivid blur. Amid the chatter of vendors and the hum of motorbikes, I, Chinedu, navigated the crowded lanes with a heavy heart. My day had been particularly challenging. The small repairs I had hoped to complete on my old truck were proving more difficult than expected, leaving me stranded and late for an important appointment.
By Welsh Diepreye about a year ago in Psyche
The Trap of the Sunk Cost Fallacy: When Holding On Costs You More. . AI-Generated.
The Business That Couldn’t Let Go It was a small, family-run restaurant that had been in operation for decades. Originally started by James’s grandfather, it was a cherished community spot, with regular customers and a steady income. But times were changing, and James, now in charge, was struggling to keep the business afloat.
By Kamran Khanabout a year ago in Psyche
Shoeless. Runner-up in Small Kindness Challenge.
Dear Cathy, I think it’s time that you and I had a chat. Let’s talk about that young girl you met on the way home from work that day, all those years ago. You know the girl I’m talking about. I know you still think of her occasionally, most recently today.
By Cathy holmesabout a year ago in Psyche
Things I learnt from my recent setbacks
Things I learnt from my recent setbacks How I wish life were filled with glory and love, tales of how we succeed in every aspect of our life, emerging victorious in battles filled with animosity and sadness. Every mortal being experiences seasons of rise and fall, of light and dark, of pain and purpose, and defeat and victory.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Psyche
How Sound Affects Focus and Productivity
How Sound Affects Focus and Productivity: Insights from Psychology Have you ever sat down to focus on a task, only to find that the hum of conversation or the background music at a café pulls your attention away? Or maybe you’ve tried working in silence, only to realize that the quiet is so deafening you can't concentrate. Sound—whether it’s the constant buzz of a busy environment or the calming rustle of leaves in the wind—has a profound impact on our ability to focus and be productive.
By MillianSpeaksabout a year ago in Psyche
