humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
Harrington Jacket
So here I am driving down the highway in Brisbane, Australia; it’s a clear hot day in my hometown that I like to refer to as a big country town because it’s not big enough to ever not run into people. I’d just come from dropping off a young musician I was managing at the airport. I’m fairly knackered and looking forward to getting home and hanging out with my love. I’m quite happy with myself as I’m wearing this new Harrington jacket I’d just got. I was working in an office with a couple of record labels and one of the older sort of leaders of the group had set up for myself, him and couple of others to buy these jackets off a bloke who had imported only a few of them from the UK for select people. I felt really cool owning one, like I was part of the gang/club; these were all people I had a lot of respect for and looked up to.
By Jai Sparks6 years ago in Humans
Is Saying "You're Welcome" Obsolete?
JK, lol, and "no worries" seem to be our mainstream staples for ending our conversational interactions. Although sweet and responsive. They just don't seem to carry the same recognition of appreciation as "Thank you" and "You're Welcome" do to me. I love words and the way they transmute emotions while weaving visual acceptance, enduring expectations we presume. See—I love words.
By C.C Intrigue 6 years ago in Humans
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
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
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
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
