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Multiple Intelligences
This article is about different types of intelligence, commonly known as 'Multiple Intelligences': a theory designed by a psychologist and professor of Harvard University named Howard Gardner in his book 'Multiple Intelligences' in 1983.
Vocally Blue.
Long before Kylie Jenner released a widely criticized clothing line that included a blue puffer, my mom bought a teenaged me an even bigger, blue-er, shapeless puffer.
Multipotentiality and All That Jazz
I learned a new word this week: MULTIPOTENTIALITY. Honestly, I don’t even know if it is a real word, but as I sit here and type this into a word document and it isn’t underlined in red, I am inclined to think it is. It was just a comment someone left on a social media post, and probably meant to be relatively empowering yet casual, but let me tell you- that word hit me with the weight of a thousand stars. Multipotentiality.
Morgan LongfordPublished 4 months ago in HumansThe Rolling of the Waves
It’d be so easy to say that tonight I just went for a dip and got some dinner, but I won’t. Feeling a little low after rediscovering the soft, warm touch of a woman last night, I take the bike and cruise down to Cua Dai with 50k in my pocket. The lady who I pay to park keeps offering me coconuts until she was shown that I had a beer in my hand. A walk in the dark along the shore shows me what quiet is. The waves crash down so gently as a breeze almost sneaks by. There’s a young couple hanging off each other's arms and laughing before they settle in a wooden lounge chair to make out under the moonlight. I find a seat nearby just hoping to be seen - hoping that a beautiful woman will stroll by and want to have a beer and a cuddle with me. The rolling of the waves settles my maladjusted thoughts that swirl in a pool of wonder. One wave comes in to meet the sand, and another follows, and another…
Michael O'ConnorPublished 4 months ago in HumansShould We Always Be an Open Book?
One thing that I have learned over the last several years is that I shouldn’t be too honest or vulnerable with just anyone. In the past it was nice to be able to say that I was an open book. I was to the point that people knew I’d basically answer any question. Over time people around me realized this, and would ask me all sorts of personal questions that I felt obligated to always answer. Talk about painful! I have learned that we shouldn’t be a completely open book to just everyone. As the old quote goes, “Don’t cast your pearls before swine.” That quote is appropriate when thinking about sharing your heart and soul with people. I think it’s important to seek the right people to be vulnerable with because when you do, it builds relational intimacy. I think at the end of the day we’re all seeking meaningful relationships, not heartbreak, right?
Rowan FinleyPublished 4 months ago in HumansThe Good Burger Quandary
“You’re sleeping in the bathtub tonight!” You don’t have to worry about any spoilers for Good Burger 2. This delightfully absurd movie is worth watching, especially if you have kids, because like the first one, it’s so bad it’s good. But this essay is not about the movie, so I won’t put the above line in context lest I spoil the joke. What’s important is that it was this movie from which the line came.
C. Rommial ButlerPublished 4 months ago in HumansThe Courage to Belong
If you were asked the question, what is the longest relationship you have ever had? How would you answer? With the number of days, maybe years, you have known your parents, siblings, current spouse or partner.
Jesse WilsonPublished 5 months ago in HumansThe First Time
"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides." — David Viscott I've fallen in love more times than I can count. I've always loved the idea of love-especially while growing up. This story takes place over ten years ago.
Chloe Rose Violet 🌹Published 5 months ago in HumansThe Snow Brat
A captivating orchestra of lights blazoned the city’s night as Christmas jumper-clad revellers pirouetted merrily through the streets. Sparkling melodies tangoed through the ears of delighted children as they gazed in wonderment at the illuminations.
Isabella RosePublished 5 months ago in HumansWalking Your Path
We all have a different perception of what life is supposed to look like, in regards to success, or failure. Many of us believe that if someone does not have excessive amounts of money, with which to do whatever they choose, that they have not achieved a level of success that is noteworthy, this however is not the case. It is not about how much money we have, that determines whether or not we are successful, it is in all actuality, a state of mind.
Kaylon ForsythPublished 5 months ago in HumansMr. Hello, Goodbye
Hello Mr hello. You tease me with your words of oh! You show me how you care and yet I can't seem to go for dessert. What holds bards is the grim of the past. Not fear but caution. Flags is what is being looked out for but are we looking for flags to find an excuse, or because on paper things are better checked out. Memories of the past rise as you reminisce about those that came before.
It's The Holidays!
Ah, the holidays are back. I can already hear the wrapping paper being torn to reveal the presents in my mind. But if you’re anything like me, you probably have difficulty picking presents for your friends and loved ones. And not necessarily because they’re challenging people to shop for.
Amethyst ChampagnePublished 5 months ago in Humans