As you read this, understand that this opinion of mine is not intended to be an excuse for anyone who has stood by anyone who has done wrong. I have just noticed that there seems to be a disconnect in understanding empathy and its relationship to good. It seems as though for every person that self describes as an “Empath,” […]
Category: Thoughts & Ponders
Do you enjoy rabbit-hole journeys through complex subjects? Do you wish to build the best version of yourself? If you answered yes to either question, these reads may be just for you!
Boy oh boy do I ever feel like we need to broaden our understanding of the phrase, “treat others the way you want to be treated,” – or whatever rendition of that idea that you’re most familiar with. Too often, the representation is skewed, and it is used as a manipulation tactic instead of a powerful value to adhere to. […]
Hop into my time machine for a second, I’ll dust off the seat for you. Let’s go back to middle school for a moment. I know, universally the worst period of time to return to, but bear with me. You’re sitting in a horribly uncomfortable plastic chair. Your desk is crumbling at the corners with profanities carved in at the […]
What happens when we get sad? Often, we find ourselves in a rut. When we sink into a state of melancholy, too often, we develop habits of cycling though mediocre days that eventually become our new state of normal. The longer we exist here for, the harder it is to break free from. We convince ourselves that change is too […]
Picture this: something horrible just happened to you. You turn to your family and friends for some advice or just some comfort, and what do they say? “Time heals all wounds.” “Things will get better.” “Tomorrow is brighter.” You roll your eyes. You know they are just trying to help you, and perhaps they are struggling with what to say […]
All my life, I’ve seen commercials for anti-aging creams on TV, ads to cover the greys in your roots as I scroll through Facebook or Instagram on my phone, and heard dozens of celebrities advocate for botox and other injections in media. People say that youth is the societal standard for beauty and that the billion-dollar industry relies on your […]
