Humanity
- Top Story - May 2024
The problem with being a nice person
Who would have thought that being a nice person could be problematic. The majority of people would tell you that’s what they want to be or at least want those around them to be, but as it turns out, what we want and what we say we want are worlds apart. I won't stress or ramble on about how I would like things to be, but I’ll just analyze why this is, I am not sure either if a solution is even possible.
real JemaPublished about 7 hours ago in Confessions Observations On An Ancient Childhood
Introduction I do find it amusing and odd when certain things inspire me to write but I suppose that is just the way my mind works. This morning I went out to pick up my weekly deliverance of two pints of milk from McQueen's Dairies and that started me off for this story.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished about 10 hours ago in ConfessionsHow Do You See Yourself?
A Bit About Self-Image Self-image is all the things we notice and feel about ourselves, how we believe others see us, and the way we see ourselves in our best version. In short, it’s about how you see yourself and how you think the world and God see you. And it’s not just about how you look. It’s about all your real and imagined qualities and flaws.
Gabriela Trofin-TatárPublished about 12 hours ago in ConfessionsWhy is Russia and Ukrain at war?
On the 24th of February 2022 Russia attacked Ukraine. The war has already killed thousands and resulted in millions of refugees.
Rebekah WagenerPublished about 17 hours ago in Confessions4 Peace Corps locations that are taking distance learning to the next level
Over the years, technology and infrastructure has made distance learning possible. All you need is a computer or mobile device and an internet connection. The COVID-19 pandemic made distance learning necessary for the Peace Corps and students around the world. Face-to-face classes were too dangerous, and it was impossible to know when schools would reopen safely. Educators around the world got to work on solutions to continue education and minimize the impact of the pandemic on students’ learning.
SabrinaPublished a day ago in ConfessionsThe Advantage Of Kissing
Have you ever heard someone swoon afer receiving a kiss and exclaim, happy, " He kissed my feet, and I exploded wiht pleasure?" PErhap you are among the fortunate individuals, whose toes have previosly been sucked, licked or touched. It is not like you or the person telling you that have a foot fetish - the kisses were the only thing that worked out real good.
The Writer BoyPublished 2 days ago in ConfessionsEyes Adrift
Introduction This was a five-year-old Seven Days In post about issues with my contact lenses that thankfully got sorted out. For some reason, it has had a lot of recent visits, and I know some people have issues with contact lenses. My daughters have never bothered with them, and that is understandable, putting lumps of plastic in your eyes must be very scary the first time you do it.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 2 days ago in ConfessionsBitter Soup: When Auntie Turned Mean
I was eight years old, and I clutched my spoon tightly. We were having lunch, and I was feeling more anxious than excited about our visit to Aunt Tara’s. I had hoped for warmth and a sense of safety. They were family, after all. Usually, I enjoyed visiting them, but on that day, she managed to turn the atmosphere sour, as if premeditated.
Gabriela Trofin-TatárPublished 2 days ago in ConfessionsThe ‘Black Dog’
We had reached Saturday am , failing to take my anti depressants on the evening before I woke with a killer headache and felt as rough as a badgers backside. I climbed over a sleeping baby a coffee table barricade and wall of pillows to follow my morning ritual of a black coffee and a roll up in the garden to start my day.
Teresa BomparolaPublished 3 days ago in ConfessionsThe Sunny Day
It was a beautiful, sunny day, the kind that made you feel alive and grateful to be living. The sky was a brilliant blue, with just a few wispy clouds drifting lazily across it. The sun shone down, its warm rays illuminating everything in its path.
Isra SaleemPublished 3 days ago in ConfessionsA Hairstylist's Tale of Compassion and Connection
The scent of shampoo and hairspray mingled with the gentle hum of chatter, creating a familiar symphony within the walls of Salon Secrets. I stood behind the stylist's chair, my fingers deftly wielding the scissors, while my ears remained attuned to the whispers that danced between snips.
Muhammad Sarmad RazzaqPublished 3 days ago in ConfessionsOrlando and Beyond
What happens when your best friends invite you on a trip to see a place that you’ve dreamed of visiting your whole life? A chance of a lifetime. For me that chance came in the form of going to Orlando, Florida and seeing Universal Studios up close and personal in spring of 2022.
Joe PattersonPublished 3 days ago in Confessions