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The Highly Sensitive Person
Sophie had always felt like she was different from other people. She was the kind of person who felt things deeply, who was easily overwhelmed by sensory stimuli, and who needed plenty of alone time to recharge. As a child, she often found herself struggling to keep up with her peers, feeling left out or misunderstood.
Vijay PeriannanPublished about a year ago in HumansFriendship
Friendship is an essential part of our lives, and it is a bond that we create with others that goes beyond family or acquaintance relationships. Friendships bring meaning, joy, and fulfillment to our lives, and they can be a source of comfort and support during tough times.
Mayowa Oke baatimoPublished about a year ago in HumansLosing a Grandparent
I lost my grandma in 2019, before covid-19 took over. She was a kind soul, a simple person, frugal-extraordiniare, Norwegian. She felt at home in the kitchen where she would make us rice dipped in milk and dotted with cinnamon. I can taste it and feel the nostalgia. I was gifted her cherished recipe book as a reminder of her goodness and a farewell. I don't even cook. But I like seeing the cookbook tucked away in my kitchen. It adds warmth and love to my cookless kitchen. All I need to do is look at the book and remember her. Her smile, beauty, grace, and kindness. What a gift.
Passing ships
Introduction Throughout life, we experience fleeting moments, like two ships passing each other in the night. In these two ships First one can be a compliment and second one is paying attention to small things.
Naila SajjadPublished about a year ago in HumansBREAKING THE CYCLE
That comment is accurate, my friends are right... I'd like to think I'm a different breed, I would never do what was done to me, and never have.
The Power of Empathy
I have always considered myself a friendly person, however my interaction with the public has not been so wide since I have always worked behind a screen and my circle of friends is quite small.
A Sweeping Moment in Tokyo
I took the same route to school every morning while studying abroad in Tokyo. It was an opportunity that kind of abruptly fell in my lap with a phone call from my dad asking me if I wanted to go to school in Japan. As a history professor, my dad had been teaching semesters between St. John’s University in Minnesota and at Bunkyo-Gaukin University in Tokyo for a number of years when he learned of an international Asian Studies program at Sophia University just a bit further south in the Chiyoda prefecture. I didn’t hesitate to say yes and left two weeks later full of excitement for what the next few months would bring. I absolutely fell in love with Tokyo the first time I was there and could not wait to explore all that I was unable to see on my first trip.
Kali Fox-JirglPublished about a year ago in HumansMemories
Memories are an essential part of our lives, defining who we are and how we perceive the world around us. They are the record of our experiences, emotions, and thoughts, and they shape our understanding of ourselves and the people and events that have influenced us. Memories can be vivid, fleeting, emotional, or forgotten, but they all contribute to our identity and our sense of belonging. In this essay, I will explore the importance of memories, how they are formed, and the ways they can change over time.
Alteration
I remember little of the woman who changed my life; her name and appearance are lost to me. But her words, delivered with a magical depth that wove itself into the entire fabric of my being, are forever with me.
Jenna CallowayPublished about a year ago in HumansThe Last Letter
It was a dreary autumn afternoon when Emily received a letter from her estranged father. She hadn't spoken to him in years, ever since he had abandoned their family when she was just a child. Emily stared at the envelope, hesitant to open it. She wondered what he could possibly have to say to her after all these years.
pranav pareekPublished about a year ago in HumansWhy Big Brother Has Never Called Me to Perform at Any Live Show - Whitemoney
The Big Brother stage is a very influential and popular one that many musicians love to get on to push their music. Standing on that stage gets you a lot of eyeballs, and of course, competing on the show also gets you a lot of eyeballs. You would think then that the show would also love ex-contestants who do music to come back to the show as performers, but in the case of winner, Whitemoney that is not the case.
Jide OkonjoPublished about a year ago in HumansTranscending Fear
I remember the day clearly. It was a beautiful summer afternoon, the kind that makes you want to be outside, soaking up the sun and enjoying the world around you. But for me, it was just another day spent inside my room, paralyzed by social anxiety and depression.