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You Don’t Lack Time—You Leak It
You tell yourself you don’t have enough time. That the day goes by too fast, that there’s too much to do, that you’ll get to things later when you finally have space. It feels real, because when you look back at your day, it’s already gone. Hours passed, energy spent, and somehow the things that actually mattered didn’t get done.
By mike5 months ago in Humans
Would You Commit an Injustice If It Made 100 People Happy?
The protection and preservation of this newly established nation are vital to the liberty and welfare of its citizens. In order to achieve this and maintain it for longevity, a standing army is necessary. Through the powers stated in the new constitution, this army will be controlled by the executive branch of government, but has checks on their power by the legislative branch. There are many reasons to maintain an army for the Union, including protection from foreign powers, but more importantly, domestic defense against factions, rogue states, or small confederacies that have formed a rebellion.
By Sam Shroyer5 months ago in Humans
The Final Act of a One-Man Show
At first, I didn't believe it. I always thought that if someone had truly cared for another, even if nothing came of it, there would still be some lingering affection, preventing such complete disgust. Later, I realized that feelings can't be compensated for with sentimentality. You're tired, that's all. You don't want it anymore, that's all. Saying anything more is superfluous.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing5 months ago in Humans
The Morning Habit That Could Be Damaging Your Teeth
Most people start their day with a routine they rarely question. Wake up, brush their teeth, grab a cup of coffee, enjoy breakfast, and head out the door. While this seems like a healthy way to begin the morning, one common habit hidden within this routine could be causing gradual damage to your teeth.
By Expert Dentist5 months ago in Humans
Is There A New American Dream for Zillennials?
The Dream We Grew Up Expecting Now that I’m in my late 20s, I see more people choosing to spend money on vacations and enjoying life instead of saving for a down payment on a house.
By Nozomi Rose5 months ago in Humans
The Need to Always Be “Doing Something”
There’s this pressure you don’t always notice, but it’s always there. The feeling that you should be doing something. Something productive, something useful, something that moves you forward. If you’re sitting still, if you’re not working, not improving, not chasing something, it starts to feel like you’re wasting time. Even when you try to relax, there’s this quiet voice in the back of your mind telling you that you could be doing more.
By mike5 months ago in Humans
The Addiction to Starting Over
There’s something strangely comforting about starting over. A new plan, a new routine, a new version of yourself. You tell yourself, this time it’s different. This time you’re more serious, more focused, more ready. You clean everything up, organize your thoughts, maybe even write down goals that sound powerful. For a moment, it feels like control. Like progress. Like you’re finally getting your life together.
By mike5 months ago in Humans
The Silent Cost of Always Being “Available”
In a world where everyone can reach you at any moment, being “available” has become the default setting of your life. Your phone is always within reach, your notifications are always on, and your attention is constantly on standby for someone else’s needs. A message comes in—you reply. Another one—you check it. A notification pops up—you tap it without thinking. It feels normal. It feels productive. It even feels responsible. But what most people don’t realize is that this constant availability comes with a silent cost, and it’s far bigger than just “losing time.” It’s slowly eroding your ability to think deeply, to be present, and to build a life that actually feels like yours. Because every time you interrupt yourself to respond, to check, to react—you are breaking your own momentum. And momentum is everything. It’s what allows you to get into flow, to create, to focus, to feel connected to what you’re doing. Without it, everything becomes fragmented. You’re not really working, you’re not really resting, you’re not really living—you’re just switching. Constantly. And that switching drains you more than any hard task ever could.
By mike5 months ago in Humans
You’re Not Bored—You’re Avoiding Depth
There’s this feeling you get where everything starts to feel dull. Things that once had your attention don’t hit the same anymore. You scroll more, switch faster, lose interest quicker. You tell yourself you’re just bored, that you need something new, something better, something more exciting. And for a while, that explanation feels true.
By mike5 months ago in Humans
Who You Are on Your Worst Days Defines You More Than Your Best
There’s a version of you that only shows up when things go wrong. Not when everything is smooth, not when you feel confident, not when you’re winning—but when something breaks, when plans fall apart, when you feel off, distracted, or lost. That version of you is different. Quieter, maybe heavier. And most of the time, you don’t like that version. You try to escape it, fix it quickly, or replace it with the “better” version of yourself.
By mike5 months ago in Humans
The Outrage Economy
It is ironic how similar the structures are on both sides. ActBlue and WinRed may serve opposite political teams, but they operate within the same kind of incentive system: turn moral outrage into money, lists, mobilization, and political power.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Humans
Why You Keep Restarting Your Life
You’ve probably felt it more than once. That moment where you decide you’re going to reset everything. New habits, new mindset, new discipline. You tell yourself this time is different. You feel clear, focused, ready to move right. For a few days, maybe even a week, you actually follow through. You wake up earlier, you stay consistent, you feel in control again.
By mike5 months ago in Humans