humanity

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

Toxic Relationships
Toxic relationships are everywhere, and everyone experiences them. Whether it be within your work environment, your friends, or even your family, there is no way to avoid them. We all see people for who they truly are, but this does not mean that we choose to actively see these toxic traits or personality. So, how do we handle toxicity in our own lives? A good friend once told me that the situation is not a bad one unless it messes with your daily function. If this person’s toxicity is affecting your day to day life, maybe you need to sit back and ask what kind of meaning they bring to your life. If you are a different person when you are around them, are they worth being around? Often, it also might be difficult to understand if you are a toxic person in someone’s life. This does not mean that you yourself are a bad person or you do bad things, some people just should not be friends or meant to get along.
By Cienna Jones6 years ago in Humans
Racism: It's Not Okay but We All Make Mistakes?
Racism. This can be a sensitive topic for many. Some people may even hesitate to read this or just generally join a conversation when this is the topic.
By C.J.B6 years ago in Humans
Random Thoughts of a Village Idiot
We all have that one friend, that one friend who just does not stop talking. It seems they cannot stand the sound of silence. You're in the middle of a story, you stop for just a moment, and suddenly, whatever you were talking about sparked a thought in their head, and they just had this compulsive need to say it right there and then in the middle of your story. Almost as if they don't say it now, it will forever disappear from their mind. Conversations with this sort of friend are very scattered, with little continuity or depth. It's like they suffer from some form of undiagnosed ADHD. Small talk is the best type of conversation with such people.
By Charlotte Kratchmer7 years ago in Humans
Disclosure Without Consent
I'd like to discuss a topic that happens innocently enough, but really makes things awkward for some people with disabilities.
By Tracy Stine7 years ago in Humans
Diversity and Unconscious Biases
In recent years, interest in everything related to Diversity and Inclusion has grown to become a fundamental and strategic pillar of organizations when it comes to attracting and retaining the best talent, adapting to the new social paradigm that talks about adding capabilities. But, what is and what is not Diversity and Inclusion when we talk about it in the business world?
By creatorsklub7 years ago in Humans
Random Acts of Kindness
Have you ever committed a random act of kindness? Have you witnessed a random act of kindness? Have you been a recipient of a random act of kindness?
By Kathleen Brewington7 years ago in Humans
Anamesa
I started to feel like my generation didn't have a place a while back. I knew that I wasn't a millennial. I was born in '96, which in most cases edges me out of the generation altogether, although some argue that up to 1996 are technically millennials. Millennials are people who reached young adulthood during the early years of the 21st century (which, according to the internet, started in 2001). Considering the end of the 21st century isn’t until December 31st, 2100, then technically you would consider someone born in 1996 to reach young adulthood during the early years of the 21st century. However, I’ve never met anyone near my age who considers themselves a millennial.
By Paranneting/Anne Reboa7 years ago in Humans
A Viral #MeToo Message
It started off as something I wanted to get off my chest; a seven year secret that had gradually become too much to bear alone, and an opportunity to share it with the world. It seemed like I had finally found a way out, but unearthing years of lies, betrayal, and wrong-doing doesn't come without consequences.
By Ky Erven7 years ago in Humans
You Call That a Job?
(VLOG posted at bottom for those who prefer to watch and listen rather than read.) Let's talk about jobs. For starters, what is a job?
By Eric Durland7 years ago in Humans
Behind the Drawings
Have you ever noticed how there are people in your life that you have known since like kindergarten but you’ve never really gotten to know them? Maybe because of the way they dress or the way they act around people? This was the case for me freshman year, when I finally broke through a girl's wall that had been going to school with me since elementary and even lived by me, and I found out that there was more to her than amazing drawings and quiet thoughts.
By Teya Hooper7 years ago in Humans
Global Masked Hero Sightings Expected
I recently joined a very exclusive club. Now I know I shouldn't be talking about it, but since I didn't sign any non-disclosure agreements or official secrets documents I'm going to go out on a limb and out myself and the rest of our club. Find your secret decoder ring, it’s in that shoe box under your bed, and keep reading below.
By Craig Braquet7 years ago in Humans
I.C.U.
Her name is Nita. I’m not sure of the spelling but I saw her sign: “Stranded”. That’s all it said, and I felt compelled to sit next to her and ask her about it. She smiled obligingly and started to tell me about the circumstances that have left her stranded in Denver, Colorado and trying to get to Montana where land and life wait for her.
By Becca Willson7 years ago in Humans