humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
The Dark Woman
Nazia felt suffocated behind the black, cruel bars of the prison. Separation from loved ones was unbearable. Day and night, she wept for the past, yet her tears were useless. Time could not reach her. Events from her life played before her like a vivid film. Any woman who taunted her would hear her reply bitterly:
By Sudais Zakwan16 days ago in Humans
When “Find Your Passion” Goes Wrong
“Find your passion” is everywhere — in graduation speeches, self‑help books, career workshops, and inspirational Instagram posts. It’s presented as the key to a meaningful life: once you discover the thing you were meant to do, everything else will fall into place.
By Tracy Stine16 days ago in Humans
The Bus Driver Who Refused to Turn Back: A Story of Survival in the Colombian Andes
Date: May 16, 2017. Location: The rural mountains of Antioquia, Colombia. Weather: Relentless. In the mountains of Colombia, rain is not just weather; it is a living entity. It doesn’t just fall; it hammers. When the wet season arrives in the department of Antioquia, the lush green peaks that look like paradise can turn into a death trap within minutes.
By Frank Massey 16 days ago in Humans
Heartbreak in Town Centre: Pensioner Dies in Early Morning Flat Fire. AI-Generated.
A devastating fire ripped through a ground‑floor flat in the heart of Shrewsbury in the early hours of Tuesday morning, leaving an elderly woman dead and another person injured. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze shortly after 3:20 a.m., and despite the swift response from firefighters and medical teams, the life of the woman—believed to be in her 80s—could not be saved. Another individual at the scene suffered injuries that are not thought to be life‑threatening. �
By Ayesha Lashari16 days ago in Humans
The Double-Edged Gift: How Empathy Expands Us — and How Ego Can Turn It Against Us
Empathy is often described as one of humanity’s greatest gifts — a soft, luminous thread that connects one heart to another, allowing us to feel with, rather than simply feel for, the people around us. It is the quiet force that inspires kindness, deepens love, and expands our understanding of the world. Through empathy, we gain access to experiences we have never lived, emotions we have never personally carried, and perspectives that would otherwise remain closed to us. It is a bridge into the interior lives of others, a way of knowing that transcends intellect and moves straight into the realm of the soul.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior16 days ago in Humans
Living with Spirit
A ferry was standing at the New York seashore, the one that carries people to the Statue of Liberty. However, to board the ferry, one first had to buy a ticket. Since it was the weekend, there was a huge crowd, and the ferry was packed to capacity. People standing in line were waiting for the second and third ferries under the scorching sun, holding Coke, burgers, juice, and movie cameras in their hands.
By Sudais Zakwan16 days ago in Humans
