humanity

For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.

Twin Flame Dreams Every Night: 9 Possible Meanings and What Your Dreams Are Telling You
Have you ever dreamed about the same person night after night, only to wake up feeling as though you have spent hours together?
By Wilson Igbasi6 days ago in Humans
Lessons of Friendship
These last few years, I have learned a lot about myself and friendships. In many ways, I have learned that I am a great friend... until I ask for reciprocation. And I have learned that this is probably due to my AuDHD.
By Adora Hooper6 days ago in Humans
From Transaction to Awakening
True love doesn't exist; but the love of the soul is eternal. Nothing in this world is ever absolute. There is no absolute truth or falsehood, good or evil, cause and effect, right or wrong.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing6 days ago in Humans
I Met My Future Self Outside a Convenience Store. I Only Had One Question.
Evening at the school gate. I’m carrying my laptop bag, half a bottle of water in my hand, my phone buzzing nonstop. A parent’s message: “Teacher, the child skipped evening study hall again today. I’m about to lose it.” A message from the kindergarten teacher: “The baby only napped for twenty minutes today and was a bit fussy this afternoon.”
By Jin6 days ago in Humans
1,118 Men Named Kong Took a DNA Test. They Weren’t All Descendants of Confucius.
In Qufu, outside the Temple of Confucius, some people sell jianbing, some guide tourists, some have come from Quzhou to honor ancestors. Many are surnamed Kong. They can recite the generation characters. They can call themselves descendants of Confucius. Y-chromosome testing does not put them all in one paternal line.
By Jin6 days ago in Humans
Bringing Iced Coffee to a Job Interview: Zero Professionalism, or Defending Your Soul? (Part 2)
Cover image created using an AI image generation tool (Gemini/Claude). This is Part 2 of a two-part debate. [Read Part 1 first →]
By ConvoWorld6 days ago in Humans
Bringing Iced Coffee to a Job Interview: Zero Professionalism, or Defending Your Soul?
Cover image created using an AI image generation tool (Gemini/Claude). Imagine you're the interviewer. A candidate knocks and walks in holding a cold, takeout iced coffee in one hand. How would that land with you?
By ConvoWorld6 days ago in Humans
Eye To Eye
I take one look in the mirror and just like that, the fact changes some joy and some fear as the memory rearranges who I was, where I've been
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden6 days ago in Humans
Birthday #39 Is Almost Here
Sean Covey once said, "It's all about how you feel, not how you look." This has always been my attitude when it comes to seeing another year. Yours truly will be celebrating a birthday in exactly a month, as I'm writing this story on October 13. As you can see by the title of this story, I'll be turning 39. If you've seen any pictures of me on Vocal, most of you would say that I don't look my age and you're right. I hilariously get mistaken by some people for a high school or college student, due to my youthful appearance. Don't get me wrong. Looking young isn't a bad trait to have, but it's not like I have this extravagant secret of how I was able to maintain my appearance. So, what's on the agenda this time around? Since it'll be the final year in my 30s, I'll treat myself to preparing two of the many favorite foods I enjoy the most. Last year on my birthday, I bought myself a nice frozen dinner, a set of slices of cheesecake, and something to drink. We all know that eating out has become even more expensive that it's basically a luxury. The last time I ate out alone for my birthday was back in 2015 when I went to Red Lobster. The last place that someone took me out on my birthday was back in 2019. My friend at the time took me out to Applebee's, had a nice meal, and the staff presented me with a birthday cake. I had a wonderful time at both places, but going out to a restaurant, whether it's fast food or casual, is extremely rare.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 days ago in Humans
Asherah
Her name was Asherah. But then the reformers tore her symbols out of temples, the same temples they worshipped Adonai, YHWH. They called her his Asherah. His Goddess. She was fertility, growth, love, and life. The feminine presence of God.
By Sarah Glass6 days ago in Humans
Aquarius Woman and Libra Man Compatibility Score
An Aquarius woman and Libra man can develop a connection that feels effortless from the beginning. Both Air signs, they often appreciate stimulating conversations, social experiences, and relationships that leave room for individuality.
By Inspire and Fun7 days ago in Humans
No Is Not A Crime
No Woman Should Have to Fear Violence for Rejecting Someone My heart has been really heavy lately. Almost every time I open TikTok, I see another lady sharing her story of being abused. Sometimes, I scroll through my feed hoping to find something funny, something encouraging, or something that will make my day a little better. But then I come across another painful story of a woman who has been hurt, threatened, or mistreated by someone who could not accept her decision.
By Edward Smith7 days ago in Humans