love
All you need is Love, and Love is all you need.
Why We Hurt the People We Love
In love, there is a responsibility that many assume but few are ready for. Suddenly our words and actions can have such a large effect on another person that we have to tiptoe around their hearts or risk breaking something. In a way, love actually shifts our ethical burden. To treat a stranger well is simple: Be kind, not malicious. But to treat a lover well one must forego a portion of their freedom. Just by following one's own interests or being impartial when it comes to those who favor us, or even by simply failing to give yourself to them, you can cause emotional pain. With the heightened sensitivity they have towards us, our capacity to cause harm is augmented.
By Martin Vidal3 years ago in Humans
Youth Activism and Idealism
The streets of Islamabad simmered under the blazing sun as Shahzad and his friends gathered in the shade of a sprawling banyan tree. The air buzzed with anticipation as they discussed their plans for the upcoming rally. Among them, Shahzad stood tall, his eyes alight with determination and his heart pulsing with the fervor of youth.
By Emma smith3 years ago in Humans
A few things I forgot to mention.
On Monday, I published a piece about ballet, and being a ballerina. As usual, I took a few detours I wasn’t expecting and ended up giving more of a pep talk than I anticipated. So just another day, as far as I’m concerned. But there are two things that I should have elaborated on, and they’ve been nagging me ever since I hit “publish,” but by that time I felt like the piece was long enough, and I also didn’t want to go in and make any edits. I thought maybe the thoughts would go away, and you wouldn’t know the difference anyway. But they didn’t, so here you go. Today will be brief. Maybe. I think.
By Morgan Longford3 years ago in Humans
The Tale of the Longest Love
Introduction: Within the enormous fabric of human relationships, there are remarkable tales of love that withstand the test of time and hardships. Through the weaving together of the threads of dedication, devotion, and tenacity that have nourished these extraordinary ties through the years, this piece sets out to examine the story of the longest-lasting love.
By Vijay Kumar3 years ago in Humans
How can I love better?
It needs no betterment. It is perfect as it is; it is not in any way meant to be more perfect. The very desire shows a misunderstanding about love and its nature. Can you have a perfect circle? All circles are perfect; if they are not perfect, they are not circles.
By Shafi Faizi3 years ago in Humans
Everybody is trying to be perfect
The moment somebody starts trying to be perfect, he starts expecting everybody else to be perfect. He starts condemning people, he starts humiliating people. That’s what all your so-called saints have been doing down the ages. That’s what your religions have done to you—poisoned your being with an idea of perfection.
By Shafi Faizi3 years ago in Humans
I'm Not Like Most Other Women
I always tell myself, almost convincingly, that I'm not quite like other girls. For the most part, I see myself as a somewhat peculiar, yet wondrously unique woman. Now that I think about it, all woman are unique in their own way. No, scratch that. Everyone is.
By Jasmine Aguilar3 years ago in Humans
