Human nature, continued...

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Examiner article

The photo I used for my article, Human Nature, is a picture of my hand over my boyfriend's. It was taken for my book that I brought to the market in 2009. The whole point of my writings and work at Lifetime Art Impressions is to help others in their time of need. I believe this is my true purpose. I work in a creative field and utilize my poetry and artwork as a bridge to tug at the heart and open frozen emotions of those suffering to enable a painful but necessary release.

The article speaks to the kindness of the human race. It touches on core strengths such as survival as an instinct, compassion as our strongest trait and, of course, the fact that we're not perfect; humans make mistakes. Accepting this, as a basis for growth, is critical to living for the better good. If you can't accept this, you are self-sabotaging your efforts!

Can you offer any other thoughts reflective of the human race at a core level? Leave a comment, I'm interested in your perspective!

The most powerful means are words, continued...

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I've been on both sides of the "bullying" spectrum and I'm ashamed to share this. I was in kindergarden when I actively participated in picking on a fellow classmate for a short time. I was part of the crowd as apposed to someone who stood next to her and helped push back. I often think about this person and I wish her well and pray for forgiveness for my name calling.

As I grew and moved into middle school I made a choice to start going to church with my parents and at that time I decided to give up wearing pants. This phase of mine actually lasted a couple of years. I remember being called a freak by someone at school. The words did piece me. It gave me a glimpse of what I did to my classmate earlier in life.

From that point forward I became the person who stood up for others who weren't really embraced by the main-stream. As a teenager I gave up my dress wearing choice and became somewhat popular in my little circle. I was aggressive and full of life. I took this into my adult years and became a leader in my life. I'm proud of my adult reach to others as I always work to help those in need.

What are you doing to help others? Were you bullied, the person bullying or a by-stander? Share your story.