When I think of my identity, what comes to me foremost is the make-up of my mind. If prompted with “Who Am I?” I would describe myself entirely by articulating my values, my ideas, and my imagination. These are the most prominent things that lay the foundation of who I am, and I believe that they are the most compelling […]
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!
We have all heard it said before: “there are two kinds of people…” Sometimes it’s used to try and drive a point, and sometimes it’s used for comedic appeal. My favorite rendition of this phrase to date is this: “There are two kinds of people; those who believe that there are two kinds of people, and those who don’t.” I […]
Which is better: having a life jacket, or learning to tread water? Really sit with this question for a good, long minute. Which option do you instinctively gravitate to the most? Does your mind change the further you explore this question, or are you stationed the same? Why is the option that speaks to you best, the most glamorous or […]
There has been a great deal of speculation about what comes next after death, whether it be an afterlife, heaven and hell, reincarnation, or whatever else falls under the grand spectrum of belief. Today, however, I would like to focus on the tangible ideas of what occurs after death, and the value of our memory, and all that it entails […]
My dad is a wonderful conversationalist. He listens intently, is an adaptive interpreter, and is quick to fill space with witty quips that never fail to crack a smile. Sometimes, unexpectedly, he will offer an idea that provokes intense and elaborate thought. Often, the ideas he shares with me stick in my head for many years, help to shape my […]
I am always aiming to uphold my integrity, (another one of those values taught to me by my dad) but it is not an easy feat. There have been many instances throughout my life where I have struggled to upkeep it, or I had simply lost my way. I decided I needed something to refer to when I found the […]
