humanspirit Archive
One of the realities of life is that we get a little older every day. But, while many of us think of this as a bad thing, it doesn’t have to be. “Age is just a number” is a popular cliché but, the great thing …
I’m guilty of getting caught up in my own life and problems and not recognizing the struggles of those around me. It’s not that I have forgotten that other people have difficulties — I’m very much aware that we all have problems, but I sometimes …
If you have a sibling, there’s a good chance that you two are very good friends. Or, at the very least, the two of you feel close and connected because of a shared childhood. We may grow up and apart in some ways, but our …
Everybody’s got a story when it comes to commuting to work, and most of them aren’t a cake walk. Unless you have a helicopter or a magic carpet, there’s always some form of sacrifice you have to make to get to your job! There are …
Creating something beautiful is a healing outlet. It’s such a powerful way to feel connected and to channel loose energy into something positive. And, there are so many ways to do it! Some like to spend their time creating edible art, like cupcakes with ornate …
Sometimes, it seems like the universe puts two people in the same place at the same time in order to change their lives. That’s exactly what happened when Officer Brandon Sheffert met 16-year-old Anthony Schultz. Their first encounter was strange — the officer saw Anthony running as …
The miracle of life is exactly that – a miraculous journey that starts on a microscopic level only to evolve and become life-sized! But, before a tiny human comes to life, there’s the whole process that happens inside the mom-to-be. The beautiful nine months leading …
We all have hopes and dreams. Sometimes, we achieve those dreams and other times we don’t. Whether we like it or not, that’s just how life is. Unfortunately, even if we work extremely hard and do all of the right things, some of the things …
Travelling gives you the chance to meet people you wouldn’t ordinarily meet every day. It breaks up your routine and puts you in new situations that expand your horizons and make you see things differently. It’s exciting, thrilling and forces you to learn new things …
In times of trauma and grief, an act of kindness goes a long, long way. It’s something that reminds you why life is worth living after a loved one has passed on. It can be a shining light in someone’s dark miserable day, and you …
