humanity

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

My First Day Back
This is a difficult challenge to write about. I would want to do many things once this pandemic is over, there are movies I want to see in the theaters, there are parks I want to have picnics in, there are clothes I want to shop for, there are restaurants I want to eat at with good company. But I do not know when this pandemic will be lifted and over chances are I will probably make my day look something like this.
By Ada Zuba6 years ago in Humans
A Better Day
If I can be honest, a better day could be anything as long as I'm not at home. There's no reason to lie. I feel like I'm in the cycle of following the sun for the time, not paying attention to the days that went by. I'm not sure what I would do the moment the lockdown is lifted; should I go out and be wild or keep it cool? A better day could be going to the beach, enjoy the sand squishing underneath my feet. The water coming to the shores with a gentle welcome splash around my ankles up to my knees. I miss the way the ocean talks to me. Perhaps a better day would be going to the museum, walking in the building, feeling the cool breeze. A place that screams Home Sweet Home. A huge smile on my face the moment I escape into the world of art. Since I'm talking about museums, let me no forget the underground artist that is thriving towards their success in making a name for themselves. At the end of the day, "Humans are gifted, it's a choice and not a demand," allowing me to believe I have the potential to reach my dream.
By Shelby Lorraine6 years ago in Humans
Eyes on Us: Interracial Couple in Paris
Are you with me on this? Hello 2020! Welcome to metropolitan Paris where nationalism is rising along side populations of immigrants. Interracial couples dot the streets of Paris as often as bakeries and baguettes. Since entering my own mixed coupling, I have begun gravitating towards these couples. I feel just one step away from asking them on a double date with me and my African beau! I have been accosted with a sense of 'other' since stepping outside as an interracial couple. I want to explore why this relationship has me backed against a wall of pressure, stress, and doubts I have not faced in same race relationships. Let me start from the beginning...
By Entertainment Writer6 years ago in Humans
What world is this?
Is it just me, or are animals not the only entities in this world going extinct? The world used to be a more humanistic place, magical even. Now it's very quietly and discreetly, but very evidently, becoming more and more savage. More inhuman.
By Susita H.6 years ago in Humans
Better Days and Turning Forty
The year 2020 was supposed to be a celebratory year for me. I will be turning 40 in November and have been planning various extravagances for several years. While I was relatively sure that I would never be able to do all of it, I still had the plans. The dreams were all still there, still calling to me, giving me something to which I could look forward.
By D. Gabrielle Jensen6 years ago in Humans
Never Antisocial, Always a Loner
By definition, being antisocial is described as a personality disorder rooted in guiltless behaviors and impulsivity. Most self-proclaimed antisocial people have adopted this way of thinking through popular culture and media influence. They are unaware of its roots in drug and alcohol dependency and remorselessness. The term went from being a symptom of underlying mental health disorders, to a trendy excuse to stay home every weekend. It has become normal to define ourselves as antisocial when really we just like to be alone. Enter the loner, the person who prefers to be alone. While the reasons for this vary from person to person, the loner is simply more interested in exploring the depth of Self than expanding their social groups.
By R.L. Martin6 years ago in Humans
Phoenix (Short Story)
Phoenix walked alone through a darkened hallway. As the dimmed light passed, her tall black figure left a shadow across the wall. She treaded through her home alone while carrying a steaming cup of chamomile. Phoenix settles down on a cushion in close proximity to the window. She looks outside and observes the bright city lights that were reflecting off the lake.
By Veronica 6 years ago in Humans
The Insecure giver.
Why is this person buying me things? Why has this person offered to take me away to a beautiful destination? Why is this person not letting me pay my way?
By Diary Of A Modern Mummy 6 years ago in Humans
Working & Living Alone
I’ve been wrestling with the quiet. I live in a 4-story building, in a 550 square foot apartment, alone. The walls are concrete, so unless my neighbor Brenda dips a little too deep into the wine and starts belting out her rendition of Sweet Caroline (as she sometimes does), there’s not much else to listen to but the hum of my laptop and the ding of the elevator from somewhere down the hall.
By M R Britton6 years ago in Humans
Different Love in India
She joined the same team as I. She was a kind, a little bit shy person. When our manager asked me to teach her I gladly agreed. I guess I inherited some pedagogical skills from my parents, so teaching was something I enjoyed. We had daily meetings where I showed her how to use tools and other stuff we had, explained her daily duties, but I hardly got any questions from her and it made me doubt if she understood everything. Therefore, I decided to choose a more personal approach and build friendly relationship between us. And here started our friendship.
By HardFreedomCom6 years ago in Humans
How to Spot a BS Artist
I do not like to speak ill of people, but I do think it is important to warn about certain people who may not have your best interests in mind. You may want to look out for what I will reference as being ‘BS Artists’ as I do not like to curse in my writings. I will tell you what a BS Artist is, what to look for in spotting a BS Artist, and how to avoid them as best as you can. BS Artists do not necessarily intend or want to be mean and they are not necessarily bad people, but they can be deceptive, misleading, and not have your interests in mind.
By Ben W6 years ago in Humans
My Thoughts About #WereInThisTogether
You’ve been hearing celebrities and regular people repeatedly utter this slogan: “We’re in this together.” My question about that is are we? The coronavirus has taken the lives of over 3.5 million people globally and that stat is disturbing. The pandemic is a serious thing, but that phrase doesn’t sit well with me and I have some thoughts about it. You don’t have to agree with me, but I feel like I need to vent about a few things. These are my opinions and opinions alone.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 years ago in Humans