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The Worst Generation Ever
(VLOG posted at bottom for those who prefer to watch and listen than read.) One of my greatest pet peeves is how every generation is perpetually claiming that younger generations are "undisciplined" and "worse" than their own—as the younger generations then mimic this same ignorant example, and perpetuate the perpetual circles of these ignorant social trends. And the point I want to make is, this is one small reflection of mankind's worship of ageism—one's seeking's of superiority, or triumph, as I call it, through one's age—that is so unconscious, that the majority of us haven't the slightest idea that we ourselves, in fact, embody it on a daily basis. This game of triumph teaches us to perpetually weigh our social worth against others as we conform to unanimity to all of mankind's vices—bullying, facilitating ignorant gossip/banter, trolling, nitpicking, nagging, etc.—all as a means of proving said social worth to our peers; as we furthermore deflect and deny anything and everything that could take away from us our given rank of triumph that we've worked so fervently (and/or despicably) to earn. And in this instance, we so readily take our guaranteed levels of rank over our (physically) younger peers by claiming ourselves superior to them (in any of a multitude of ways) via age, then waving that rank out into the world as if from a flag post so everyone can see—particularly those we are subliminally claiming to be superior to. Because it is the one card that is presently guaranteed as to why someone will always be "wiser," "smarter," always having the "best" or most "right" ideas or opinions, and claiming they are "above," "cooler," more worthy of leadership, or generally more "socially clean" than their peers.
By Eric Durland6 years ago in Humans
Me Too and Time's Up
I was sexually assaulted by an ex-boyfriend, so I understand what people are going through. I was lucky because my assailant wasn't a boss or someone I needed in my life. He also wasn't someone who could fire me, get me fired, or get me kicked out of school. There was nothing bad he could do because I hid from him and he blocked me on social media. He thought I wronged him. In sexual assault or misconduct cases, "lucky" or "fine" are relative terms. I recently ran into someone who made fun of the Me Too movement because he didn't believe most of the stories. A low percentage of stories are made up. Because of people who don't believe the stories and the fact that sexual misconduct actually happens, the Me Too movement became popular in 2017. After the popularity of the me too hashtag rose, the Time's Up movement was created.
By Lena Bailey6 years ago in Humans
What I've Learned from Volunteering at My Local Food Bank
Since April 2017, I have actively volunteered and supported my local food bank. I have served clients, seen people in crisis, and met people from all walks of life, who, due to unfortunate circumstances, have had to get help. It is both challenging and rewarding, and seeing the difference made in people’s lives makes it so worthwhile. These are the main things that I have learned from helping out here.
By Flower Violet6 years ago in Humans
What Old People Can Learn From a New Generation
Young generations are growing at a much faster rate in today's era than they ever have before. With the advancement of new technologies, puberty is occurring much earlier than one can imagine. There is no doubt about the fact that old people have more experience and skills than young people. However, there are too many things that young people can teach the older generation. The young generation can teach them about new technology, a new trend in fashion, and many more things. Young people are more in touch with new digital devices, they have more information and knowledge about the planet earth and heavenly bodies. They can teach the old generation how to use these devices and help them to upgrade themselves.
By Ambreen Sajjad6 years ago in Humans
True Appreciation
Pawnee, Oklahoma, is the headquarters for the Pawnee Indian Tribe. Near the center of town stands a small Indian church regularly attended by about eighteen people. Among the small congregation is an old traditional Indian woman who only speaks her mother tongue. Few remaining Pawnees remember the old language.
By Scout Cloud6 years ago in Humans
Human Being Day
To whom it may concern, my name is Dave Halalilo and I am creating a movement to raise the vibrations of the human condition, to equal and empower significance in every human being and to bring this together from a genuine desire for new kind of listening, a greater understanding and more democratic love, joy, hope and glory for all.
By Dave Halalilo6 years ago in Humans
Bystander's Log (Pt. 2)
Well hey there, Is been a bit! I'm here to tell you about a couple of wonderful people and one not so wonderful one, today. None of them are relatable to the others, per se. These instances were separated by a few different weeks, but certainly all are relevant to life as we know it, or at least as I know it.
By K.B Roscoe6 years ago in Humans
He and She
He looked up to the men around him for guidance on what to do, what to say, and how to say it. The men around him were his teachers, but not all teaching was done with words. He was taught that action is what is most important, never mind what you say. The issue is what you do, or what you fail to do. For him, in his world, what you do defines who you are. He observed and learned from the men around to speak loudest with action. As a boy, he was given action figures, screamed action words, and his free time was spent performing a plethora of different actions such as running, jumping, and hitting things.
By Robert Burton6 years ago in Humans
