humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
The persuasive power of images
"Like the Entomologist in search of colorful butterflies, my attention has chased, in the garden of gray matter, cells with delicate and elegant shapes, the mysterious butterflies of the soul, whose beating of wings may one day reveal to us the secret of the mind"....Santiago Ramon y Cahal....on the persuasive power of images.
Novlet AllenPublished 24 minutes ago in HumansThe Balance of Emotions
Oxford Language defines the word balance as, “a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.” Some people believe that any type of leader must do what he or she is able to do, to aspire towards not showing an individual’s emotions too strongly in front of his or her people, however, these leaders should strive towards a strong medium. This should be a balance between love and fear in order to not bring hatred from the people to themselves as leaders. A leader must strongly see that they have the ability to maintain a delicate and difficult balance between love and fear. This can be demonstrated in many ways such as public speaking, the use or misuse of power, and third of all the rights a leader grants to his or her people.
Alexis Baez Jr.Published 37 minutes ago in HumansAnd So It Begins
Surgery, any surgery, is a scary thought. I have been through quite a few in the past six years, but this was the first one related to my heart.
Nellie NaibertPublished about 2 hours ago in Humans
Apocarpalypse
The Universe must think I'm a fucking joke. I'm not apologizing for profanity. I'm not bleeding it out. Fuck censoring this shit. I'm pissed.
Shelby Du PlessisPublished about 2 hours ago in HumansThe Secrets of Mothers
Many businesses talk about having a transparent culture and encouraging working parents. There has never been a better time for openness than now. It is unavoidable. We're completely exposed in our role as working parents, with all the hardships it entails. Our identities aren't merely one or the other; they're inextricably linked. Whether you like it or not, work and family life are as entwined as a morning smoothie. It's the current reality, and I'm completely unapologetic about it.
Monica StefanPublished about 4 hours ago in HumansBulletproof Backpacks for Children
Growing up I can remember school was the place I looked forward to going to. It gave me the opportunity to learn, have fun and create good memories with friends. It wasn't a place that I feared for my life. I can remember practicing fire and tornado drills for safety purposes. It wasn't a place that I had to learn active shooter drills or carry a bulletproof backpack. Why is this normal now?
Jocelyn WhaleyPublished about 4 hours ago in HumansSorry Texas
Dear Texas, When I heard about what happened I got very sad and my heart broke. I cannot imagine how you feel. I'm not sure I want to know honestly. But I do know this. I know that things need to change for real, I know that we need to keep people safe. I know this isn't funny and never was. I know that people need to do something to make sure this never happens again. I'm so sorry that this keeps happening in the world. I would never want to raise kids in a world like this. I'm so sorry to all the kids who have to deal with this and be scared of going to school. School is supposed to be fun and you're supposed to play with your friends and make fun memories. Not be scared for your life. I cannot understand why someone would think that terrorizing a school would be okay. I cannot understand why someone would think that terrorizing anywhere is okay.
Amanda NicolePublished about 4 hours ago in Humans
The Suitcase
Somewhere along the path of my life, I developed the concept of “the suitcase”. The suitcase is, basically, the baggage I choose to carry along with me during the course of my life. I’m not sure where the idea came from, but I have had this mental suitcase for most of my conscious life. We all have a mental suitcase, and a million times each day we are given an opportunity to decide what we want to put in there.
Ginny M. JonesPublished about 22 hours ago in Humans
The Sun will Shine Again
As you hold your children tight in this world full of violence in chaos, as you try to find the rainbow after the storm of tears that has befell this country, I stand with you I pray with you and I hope you know that your not alone in the heaviness you carry.
Jordan Sophia ThomasPublished about 23 hours ago in Humans
Oak and Bone
NOW BOARDING AT GATE 43 It was a sunny Wednesday in July and I had no set plans for the next four months. The following day I had a flight booked to Italy. I was leaving in three weeks.
Selena CollinsonPublished a day ago in Humans
Lessons learned
On April 14th 2022 I became a year older and a year wiser. I must say that I felt better at 39 turning 40 than I did at 29 turning 30. At 29 I was still very immature and not in a good place. I also thought 30 was old 🙄 lol. At 40, I feel good. I'm ok with where I'm at in life. I think I still look good if do say so myself lol, I feel good and I have had some massive growth in my life.
Toccara BensonPublished a day ago in Humans
Dear Responsible Gun Owners…
I… might be a little angry. I may also be heartbroken (again). But until we're willing to have a serious talk about gun violence in this country, this will be one more missed opportunity to change for the better.
