humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
I Will Never Be One of Them
I will never be one of them. A statement that has been in my mind since elementary school. I will never be one of them. I will never be their "best friend." I am not as smart or fun or attractive or whatever in that moment. In school, it meant everything. I felt I could never conform. We're always encouraged to be different, unique or our own person. But what if we're just... there.
By hailey clark8 years ago in Humans
Insecurities: Gender Roles and Family Pressure
"When did you first feel self-conscious about yourself?" I asked my mom this question one day after answering it in my head. She looked at me and took a few moments to think about her answer. I sat there watching her and wondered, when did her inner reflection change?
By Jules Taylor8 years ago in Humans
The Transformation
The gymnasium has undergone a metamorphosis: Cologne and flowers have replaced fusty air; an acoustic guitar strums along to a sultry voice; black and red balloons slow dance to the music; string lights reflect off the tiny sparkles on my dress, making it resemble a midnight sky. Faces are exposed—smiles revealed and outlines shown. I’m witnessing an unspoken respect, a unified rainbow.
By Lauren Forte8 years ago in Humans
#ATaleofTwoStrangers
Ever have one of those days where you feel everything and everyone is evil around you? Fortunately or unfortunately, I get that consistently. So, when it is one of those mean blue-purple days when I feel completely at my wit's end with humanity, I rummage through my mind map to an instance that happened a few years ago. I share this instance with you guys in the hope that some of you may find solace thinking about it, as much as my chaotic mind does. 🙂
By Athira Pillai8 years ago in Humans
How My Life Would Be Different If I Had Better Listening Skills
Hearing is the act of perceiving sound by ear. Listening is something you consciously choose to do. There have been plenty of times when I ramble on and on about nothing, but when it's someone else's turn to speak, I lose focus. Don't get me wrong, I don't do it on purpose, it's as if my brain can't sit still. Why should I expect people to listen to what I have to say when I can't do the same? It comes off as selfish whenever people are talking to me and I zone out, even after they've sat there for 10 minutes listening to me. It's the same with everybody: friends, family, even teachers! At first, I thought I was being selfish, then later on I realized that I don't listen the same as everyone else, I listen better when I'm distracted.
By Alexandra Marrufo8 years ago in Humans
