friendship
C.S Lewis got it right: friendship is born when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"
Rev. Dr. Louise Goben on Interfaith Hunger Relief: Dignity, Golden Rule Partnerships, and Food Pantry Impact
Rev. Dr. Louise Goben is President of the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry and has volunteered with the pantry almost since its inception. With her family, she spent decades transporting food from Temple Beth Hillel to distribution at First Christian Church, strengthening a practical Jewish–Christian partnership against hunger in the San Fernando Valley. Ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), she is retired from active congregational ministry but still preaches and teaches Bible when invited. She also teaches World Religion and History of Religion through the Encore Program at Los Angeles Pierce College. Her work centers on dignity.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 months ago in Humans
Why Local Singles Feel Anxious About Trusting New Partners
The experience of a new acquaintance is expected to be exhilarating, but to many of the local singles, they are accompanied by a lot of anxiety. It does not happen overnight and the current dating climate has complicated emotional security as it has never been. Previous disappointments, feelings of social pressure, and inability to understand the intentions of people have a role to play in the indecisiveness when establishing a novel relationship. Lot of companionship is still desired, but self-protection of feelings overpowers this needs. Knowing what causes trust anxiety allows the singles to be better aware of their approach to dating, be more patient and confident so that they can go ahead and not be paralyzed by fear or doubt.
By Olivia Smith2 months ago in Humans
How Past Relationship Experiences Affect Trust On First Dates
First dates are more emotional than they might seem particularly to people who have been influenced by past relationship experiences. Although an encounter with a new person has a chance of forming a connection, past memories, disappointments and emotional trauma can affect the process of development of trust. Individuals hardly enter into the first dating with a clean sheet of paper. Instead, their actions and emotional receptiveness are conditioned by expectations, fears, and protective practices that were developed in previous relationships. Learning more about the influence of past experiences on trust can make single people aware of their behaviors, how feelings are evoked, and how to build healthier relationships that will not be weighed down by previous experiences or the lack of emotional issues unresolved.
By Olivia Smith2 months ago in Humans
Rabbi Rachel Rosenbluth: Reimagining Jewish Ritual, Kehilla, and Communal Covenant in Modern Life
Rabbi Rachel Rosenbluth is the founder of Bluth’s Ritual Studio, a Toronto-based practice that works globally, and is devoted to reimagining Jewish ritual for modern life. Ordained by Beit Midrash Har El, an Orthodox yeshiva that ordains women, she works largely in a Conservative-inflected mode as a rabbi, educator, wedding officiant, and artist. Her work blends pastoral care, theology, and aesthetic craft, including Hebrew calligraphy and ceremony design. She is developing a stunning coffee-table book to help people build community around the rituals that matter most. She collaborates with couples and communities to make belonging resilient.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 months ago in Humans
Why Many First Dates Fail To Create Trust And Emotional Connection
The first dates are supposed to instigate interest, create comfort and establish the basis of possible relationships. But a lot of initial encounters do not produce any trust or emotional bond, and both of the parties are disappointed or unemotional. The problem is usually that of unrealistic expectations, barriers to communication or even emotional guardedness. Genuineness, forthrightness, and mutual interaction are needed to be able to build trust and connection, and this may not be an automatic process during one encounter. Knowing why first dates fail can assist singles to be more mindful, patient and deliberate about how they view future interactions, which means that relationships have a high chance of developing into meaningful experiences and higher relationship potential.
By Olivia Smith2 months ago in Humans
Role Apple Tree
I have an enormous stream of thoughts, and I never get tired of writing, but when I write about plants it feels very peaceful and meaningful. So, I have started a series as a tribute to the trees that have given me joy. I wrote about the guava, mango, neem and cluster fig some time back.
By Seema Patel2 months ago in Humans
Gen Z Is No Longer Getting their Driver’s License
For decades, learning how to drive was a rite of passage. Turning 16 meant freedom, independence, and your first taste of adulthood behind the wheel. But something has shifted. A growing number of young people — especially Gen Z — are delaying getting their driver’s licenses or skipping it entirely. Instead, they’re tapping a screen, booking an Uber, and letting someone else handle the road.
By AnthonyBTV2 months ago in Humans
The Power of Indifference
It is fascinating how some people dedicate so much energy to watching, commenting, and reacting to the lives of others. They laugh at small missteps, analyze routine actions, and find entertainment in the discomfort or mistakes of others. In many communities, workplaces, and social circles, this behavior can feel normal or even encouraged. It becomes a subtle culture of observation and commentary that most people do not even realize they are participating.
By Eunice Kamau2 months ago in Humans
Power of Silence
The room was loud, but what scared me most was the silence I was about to create. My phone buzzed again on the table, lighting up with a name I hadn’t saved but knew by heart. I watched it vibrate itself tired, then stop. I didn’t pick it up. For the first time in a long time, I let the silence win.
By John Smith2 months ago in Humans
Dating Red Flags Local Singles Should Watch For On The First Meeting
It is thrilling to meet people for the first time in the neighborhood, yet you will need to be aware and pay attention. Initial interactions can be very revealing as regards one personal character, motives, and emotional temperament. Although attraction and chemistry do count, it is possible to avoid emotional stress, wastage of time, and unsafe situations at the initial stage of recognition of the possible red flags. Most unmarried people do not pay attention to warning signs due to excitement or the possibility of connection. Education is essential to recognize problematic behaviors and make wise choices and focus on personal emotions. Consciousness in the initial contacts will make dating in the locality secure, respectful, and concentrated on the formation of authentic relationships.
By Tiana Alexandra2 months ago in Humans
I Love You to the Moon and Back
I recall those Valentine’s Days when I was single — there were many — where I felt that sting of loneliness and a sense of FOMO. During those years, I believed being adored by a man would help me validate my worth, without the comprehension that I needed to honour myself too.
By Chantal Weiss2 months ago in Humans
