What Does It Mean To Be Human?

What Does It Mean To Be Human?

I've been upside-down, I don't wanna be the right way 'round.
Sami Murphy
Sami Murphy Jan 18, 2017
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I was sitting on the couch one night trying to think of something to write my article about when my fiance walked into the room and asked what I was doing. I responded by telling him I needed to write an article, but was suffering from a never-ending writer's block and could use some inspiration.

I was then shown this video and became inspired within five seconds.

What does it mean to be human?

Wow.

To me, being human means having the freedom to be whomever you want to be. To be able to create and discover yourself as an individual without caring about the judgment of others. Being human means accepting all that you are and living your life in a way without regret or worry. Being human means having and showing emotions. Crying when you're upset or mad, laughing like a maniac when something humors you, and loving people to the ends of the Earth—and letting them know that.

Being human means making mistakes and being flawed. Being human means gaining a few pounds, eating unhealthy sometimes, and having stress breakouts. Being human means split ends, regrowth, chipped nails, worn out jeans, and stained t-shirts. Being human means making friends, and then having their backs turn on you (or vice versa). Being human means discovering all that is around you and traveling the globe. It means spending your entire Sunday in bed watching cartoons or getting up to watch the sunset and then spending your morning worshiping Christ (or whomever it is you believe).

Being human means giving it your all in every thing you do, but also realizing when enough is enough. Being human is putting differences aside and standing together with those you never thought you could.

Everyone will have their own definition of being human—what's yours?

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Sami Murphy
Sami Murphy Jan 18, 2017
At Dubuque, IA

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44 Lyrics For When You Need An Instagram Caption

Your caption is just as important as the filter.
Sarah Lynch
Sarah Lynch Jun 29, 2016
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Choosing the caption for your Instagram can be almost as challenging as deciding on a filter. So, if you’re ready to post that Insta, but don’t know what to say, here are 44 lyrics for when you need an Instagram caption.

1. “Be young, be dope, be proud.” - Lana Del Rey, "American"

2. “I can’t really see another squad tryna cross us.” - Drake, "No Tellin’"

3. “Darling I’m a nightmare dressed like a daydream.” - Taylor Swift, "Blank Space"

4. “I’m throwin' shade like it’s sunny.” - Nicki Minaj, "Want Some More"

5. “I’m gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist.” - Sia, "Chandelier"

6. “Find me where the wild things are.” - Alessia Cara, "Wild Things"

7. “If I was you, I'd wanna be me too.” - Meghan Trainor, "Me Too"

8. “Sweet like candy to my soul, sweet you rock and sweet you roll.” - Dave Matthews Band, "Crash Into Me"

9. “I swear this life is like the sweetest thing I’ve ever known.” - Drake, "Over"

10. “I hope you never lose your sense of wonder.” - Lee Ann Womack, "I Hope You Dance"

11. “But if you close your eyes, does it almost feel like nothing’s changed at all? - Bastille, "Pompeii"

12. “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” - John Lennon, "Imagine"

13. “You can’t choose what stays and what fades away.” - Florence + The Machine, "No Light, No Light"

14. “She acts like summer and walks like rain.” - Train, "Drops of Jupiter

15. “She’s a good girl, loves her mama. Loves Jesus, and America too.” - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Free Fallin’"

16. “Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones.” - Coldplay, "Fix You"

17. “Say you’ll remember me.” - Taylor Swift, "Wildest Dreams"

18. I’ve got thick skin and an elastic heart.” - Sia, "Elastic Heart"

19. “Give me the beat boys and free my soul.” - Uncle Kracker, "Drift Away"

20. “One of these days the clocks will stop, and time won’t mean a thing.” - Foo Fighters, "These Days"

21. “Sunshine mixed with a little hurricane.” - Brad Paisley, Perfect Storm

22. “You are the piece of me I wish I didn’t need.” Zedd feat. The Foxes, "Clarity"

23. “Her mind is Tiffany twisted, she’s got the Mercedes bends.” - The Eagles, "Hotel California"

24. “Life imitates art.” - Lana Del Rey, "Gods And Monsters"

25. “Nobody said it was easy, no one said it would be this hard.” - Coldplay, "The Scientist"

26. “You’re gonna keep my soul, it was yours to have long ago.” - State Radio, "Keepsake"

27. “Celebrate we will ‘cause life is short but sweet for certain.” - Dave Matthews Band, "Two Step"

28. “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” - Florence + The Machine, "Shake it Out"

29. “There are many things I’d like to say to you but I don’t know how.” - Oasis, "Wonderwall"

30. “You say you want a revolution, well you know we all wanna change the world.” - The Beatles, "Revolution"

31. “God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy.” Billy Currington, "People Are Crazy"

32. “Well my heart is gold, and my hands are cold.” - Halsey, "Gasoline"

33. “I don’t want to be heard, I want to be listened to.” - Twenty One Pilots, "Forest"

34. “Where you invest your love, you invest your life.” - Mumford and Sons, "Awake My Soul"

35. “I think I need a sunrise, I’m tired of the sunset.” - Augustana, "Boston"

36. “All of these lines across my face tell you the story of who I am.” - Brandi Carlile, "The Story"

37. ‘Ready or not, here I come. Where you at? The night is young.” - Bridgit Mendler, "Ready or Not"

38. “In the land of Gods and Monsters, I was an angel.” - Lana Del Rey, "Gods And Monsters"

39. “Turns out not where, but who you’re with that really matters.” - Dave Matthews Band, "Best Of What’s Around"

40. “Know yourself, know your worth.” - Drake, "0 to 100"

41. “I’m little but I’m coming for the crown.” - Lorde, "Still Sane"

42. “Didn’t they tell you I was a savage?” - Rihanna, "Needed Me"

43. “Hands in the air like we don’t care.” - Miley Cyrus, "We Can’t Stop"

44. “I’ma keep running because a winner don’t quit on themselves.” - Beyonce, "Freedom"

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Sarah Lynch
Sarah Lynch Jun 29, 2016
At Lander University

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#TreatYourself, It’s OK

You've earned it.

Caroline Webb
Caroline Webb Jun 18, 2018
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Let's face it: we live in a fast-paced society. Many of us are just "Go, go go!" all the time and we don't stop to smell the roses, let alone make a little bouquet to put in our room or at our desk. When people live busy lives, it's hard to take a step back every once in a while and consider happiness and the little ways you can treat yourself during the week to make moments just a little more cheery and exciting.

For me, this means taking a few moments each day to do things I love. These are typically little, everyday things that I enjoy and that make my day just a little bit better. I have a busy schedule, being in college and working forty hours a week, but many people are in the same situation and don't take time to treat themselves.

This. Is. So. Important.

Consider the little luxuries in life. Wake up a few minutes earlier to enjoy a nice, long shower or take a quick, fifteen-minute afternoon walk to get a coffee and just spend some time in the sunshine. These are just two ways I like to lighten up my day.

Maybe you're not a coffee fan or a morning person, and that's cool too. When's the last time you ordered yourself a pizza, did a face mask, and drank a glass of wine at home? Treating yourself doesn't have to be expensive, but hey, there's nothing wrong with splurging every once in a while.

If you've had a rough week at work or school, there's nothing like calling up a friend and having a dinner date. Yes, even in the middle of the week, these are AMAZING. Other ways to moderately splurge include an afternoon at the mall or a fun, active activity. Personally, my best friends and I love to ice skate. You might consider kayaking, visiting a trampoline park, swimming, or even just going to the gym for an hour. Being active and having fun is a great way to treat yourself.

Sure, we all get the mid-week and Monday blues and feel a tad sluggish, but just remember, you can take little steps here and there throughout the week to embrace moments that make you happier. Lots of people don't do this, and I can never figure out why.

This week, here's my message to you:

If nobody has told you yet today, let me be the first: You deserve it. Whatever it is, big or small, you deserve it. You work hard, and you deserve to smile.

Now, go out there and be AWESOME.

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Caroline Webb
Caroline Webb Jun 18, 2018
At University of South Florida

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