humanity

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

You Don’t Hate Your Life — You Hate What It’s Becoming
Most people don’t wake up one day and suddenly hate their life. It doesn’t happen in one dramatic moment where everything falls apart. Instead, it builds slowly, almost quietly, in the background of everyday routines. At first, everything seems fine. You’re doing what you’re supposed to do, following a certain path, staying consistent with what feels normal. But over time, something starts to feel off.
By mike5 months ago in Humans
You Keep Waiting for the “Right Time” — And That’s Why Nothing Changes
A lot of people live their lives in waiting mode. Waiting for the right moment. Waiting to feel ready. Waiting for things to be more stable, more certain, more perfect.
By mike5 months ago in Humans
The NYC Bartender for Hire: What It Really Takes to Work the Best Bars in the World's Greatest City. AI-Generated.
If you've ever typed "NYC bartender for hire" into a search bar, you already know the results can feel overwhelming. Hundreds of profiles, dozens of agencies, an endless scroll of experience levels and specialties and hourly rates. But finding a truly great bartender in New York, or becoming one, is a pursuit that goes far deeper than any listing can capture.
By Kent Scott5 months ago in Humans
Secret Service kills suspect near White House
Just after 6 p.m. on May 23rd, the kind of scene that nightmares are made of unfolded just steps away from the most protected address in the world. A man approached a Secret Service checkpoint at an intersection near the White House, reached into a bag, pulled out a weapon, and opened fire on the officers standing guard. The agents returned fire. The suspect was rushed to a nearby hospital — but he didn't make it. He was pronounced dead.
By Shirley Oyiadom5 months ago in Humans
The Gentleman of the Desert
Introduction There is a certain kind of man modern society no longer knows how to produce. Not merely a strong man, nor an educated one, but a man capable of moving between worlds without losing himself. A man who can sit comfortably at a campfire in the desert and later converse in a drawing room. A man who knows when to speak, when to remain silent, when to stand firm, and when to yield gracefully out of respect.
By Jacob Herr5 months ago in Humans
Which Bible, and in What Language?
So let’s dive right into controversy, shall we? If you live in a Western society, you’ve no doubt come across someone letting you know exactly what “The Bible says.”
By Gabriel B. Shames5 months ago in Humans
You’re Not Lost — You’re Just Between Versions of Yourself
There’s a phase in life that almost no one talks about, yet almost everyone goes through. It’s that strange period where nothing feels fully right, but nothing is completely wrong either. You’re not where you used to be, but you’re also not where you want to be yet. And that in-between space can feel confusing.
By mike5 months ago in Humans
You’re Not Tired — You’re Just Mentally Drained
There are days when you don’t do much, yet you still feel exhausted. Not physically, but mentally. You wake up tired, go through your day without anything intense happening, and somehow end it feeling like you have no energy left. It doesn’t make sense at first. You tell yourself you should feel fine, that you didn’t really do anything difficult. But the exhaustion is still there.
By mike5 months ago in Humans
You’re Addicted to Distractions (And You Don’t Even Realize It)
Distraction doesn’t feel dangerous. That’s what makes it so powerful. It doesn’t come into your life in an obvious way. It doesn’t announce itself as something harmful. Instead, it shows up as something normal—something harmless. Checking your phone for a few minutes, scrolling through content, watching videos, switching between apps. It feels like a break. Like something you deserve after doing something productive.
By mike5 months ago in Humans
Route Recalculated. Content Warning.
Every day, people use ride share services. Because there are so many lawsuits, people are afraid of riding with Uber and Lyft. I never had to worry about being a victim until I became one. The devil never truly reveals himself.
By Nerissha Hunt5 months ago in Humans
Nobody Talks About This… But Everyone Feels It.
We live in a world where silence often speaks louder than words. Every day, people walk past us carrying invisible weights — emotions they will never admit, feelings they will never name. They smile at the right moments, laugh when expected, and nod politely in conversations. Yet behind those masks, something deeper is happening. Something nobody talks about… but everyone feels.
By Kamran khan5 months ago in Humans
Living With Memory Loss After a Brain Injury or Stroke
When most people imagine memory loss after a brain injury, they picture something dramatic. A person who cannot recognise their family. Someone who forgets their own name. The reality, for most survivors, is much quieter and much more constant.
By Sarah Rudebeck5 months ago in Humans