Oh the Humble Human

          As much technology as humans have been able to create over the years, we are far from limitless.  Over the winter, one thing that baffled me was snow's ability to stop us in our tracks.  Snow has been occurring for millions of years, and yet humans have not been able to master it.  And this applies to all weather and natural disasters.  Although we might be able to predict these happenings, the same problems from the weather hinder our generation almost the exact same way as each one before.  The need for sleep is another reminder of our species limits.  Sure, you can take drugs to keep you awake, but every living creature needs to sleep, eventually.  And them there's the vulnerability that comes with sleeping.  You can be the toughest person alive, but I guarantee you look the same as everyone else when you sleep.  And you might even need a teddy bear too.  But limits such as these should not be a symbol of weakness, but rather a chance for unity.  No matter your race, social level, successes, failures, popularity, or world views, we all belong to the family of the human race and have the deficiencies that come with it.