Photo By: Brandon Stanton, Humans of New York The focus of this blog has always been on universal languages, but it seems to me that I’ve failed to deconstruct said “languages” to their core: humans. Being human is the one thing that ties each and every one of us together. But what exactly makes a […]
Although the moon is not a universal language per se, it is a universal symbol – one that is recognized by all. So… Why are moonlit strolls romantic? What is so powerful about images of creatures running into the night beneath the moonlight? What is it about the moon that is so captivating? Why is the moon a […]
I believe that humans strive on their relationships with other humans. It is in our nature to depend on other people – a family member, a friend, a lover, a stranger. Even the Mr. I’m-Cool-Enough-To-Be-On-My-Own and Ms. I-Don’t-Need-No Man’s are in need of someone with whom they can seek advice and talk about their worries. […]
Technology has increased our standard of living in so many ways. Cell phones, television, the Internet, etc etc – you name it, most of us probably use it. It is of great use to us all in the way that it has improved communication, eased access to information, and increased the velocity of life. Nowadays, […]
Earlier in the week, I watched Guru of Go for the second time in my life. It is an inspiring documentary film produced by ESPN on Paul Westhead’s career as a basketball coach at Loyola Marymount University. A large section of the film is dedicated to Hank Gathers, a star college basketball player who lead the […]
Humans are very curious and inquisitive beings. I’m positive that a large majority of us are aware of the common English proverb-idiom-phrase “curiosity killed the cat,” which essentially means that you could be entangling yourself in problems if you’re trying to find out more about something that you don’t necessarily have to or should know. […]
Depending on a wide variety of factors, the average person will meet anywhere from 10,000 to 200,000 people in their lifetime. That number significantly decreases if you take into account only those who know more about you than just your name. The number is smaller yet when it comes down to meaningful relationships between two […]
Universal Languages 