humanspirit Archive
Chances are unless you’ve managed to block or unfollow nearly everyone on your friend’s list, your social media news feeds contain some negativity. Granted, these are uncertain times for many people, but it’s important to remember that when it boils down to it, most are …
Peter Coukoulis is a 26-year-old ex-marine having spent years in active duty. And while he is proud of the work that he did in the U.S. Marine Corps, he returned home to Tallahassee, Florida feeling somewhat disconnected. He began experiencing symptoms of PTSD (Post Traumatic …
It doesn’t matter how many of them that I watch, I can’t get enough of military homecoming videos. Only a small percentage of our country’s families are military families, but they sacrifice so much so that the rest of us can live safe, comfortable, peaceful lives. …
It’s important to remember that law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each and every day to protect citizens in their community. There are a lot of stories in the news these days of police officers mishandling difficult situations, sometimes with dire consequences. …
Floods are no joke. Some people think that floods can’t be that much of a disaster because “it’s just water.” But, that’s so far from the truth. When we’re talking about floods, we’re talking about a massive amount of water that packs a massive punch. …
By now, you’ve probably seen at least one military reunion video. When soldiers come home safe and sound, and they finally come face to face with their loved ones, the raw emotions can be overwhelming. Shock, relief, excitement, and joy, all compressed into a single …
More often than I care to admit, I’ll look at a piece of art and have no idea what I’m looking at. Regardless, I’ll just nod my head in approval because chances are, the brilliance behind it is just way over my head. But check out …
After the September 11th attacks, Budweiser released a heartwarming commercial that aired during Super Bowl XXXVI. The commercial aired only once as it was meant to pay tribute to the fallen, and it was not meant to benefit the company financially. Due to the sensitive nature of …