Lessons From Bobby (Dylan)
In A Complete Unknown, Bob Dylan’s unwavering dedication reminds us that small acts truly matter. Explore how your own passion can shape a meaningful legacy.
The Quest for Authenticity: Embracing Vulnerability in Everyday Life
Have you ever stopped yourself from saying what you really think—not because you didn’t have the words, but because it felt safer to stay quiet? Yeah, me too. This year, I’m on a mission to stop holding back and start showing up as my unfiltered, messy, and real self. Easier said than done, right? Vulnerability is hard work, and honestly, it can feel like walking into a room wearing mismatched shoes—uncomfortable and way too noticeable.
In this post, I’m unpacking why we hold back, the sneaky ways we hide ourselves, and how leaning into vulnerability can actually be freeing. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck on the sidelines of your own life, this might be the nudge you need to step into the spotlight—weird shoes and all.
Justice & Redemption
Life Is Messy—But Redemption Is Possible
This post explores the real, often challenging process of forgiving yourself and growing from life’s mistakes. With practical insights on compassion, gratitude, and self-awareness, it’s a grounded reminder that every setback is a chance to learn, heal, and move forward. If you’re ready to reflect, refocus, and take steps toward meaningful change, this is for you.
You Know the Grinch?
What if the grumpiest people you know—the ones who roll their eyes at holiday cheer or avoid Christmas parties like the plague—aren’t just buzzkills but real-life Grinches in need of a little Cindy Lou Who-style kindness? This season, as we cozy up to watch The Grinch for the hundredth time, let’s take a closer look at what’s behind all the grouchy exteriors we encounter and how even small acts of empathy can brighten someone’s holiday—and maybe even their heart.
Two Dollars, One Cow, and a Moral Dilemma
What do cows, drowning kids, and two bucks have in common? Turns out, they’re all part of a wild thought experiment that will have you questioning everything from your dinner plate to your moral compass. Dive into this quirky exploration of ethics, distance, and why some choices are easier to stomach than others (pun intended).
Children of Chaos
Order from Chaos
Growing up in a home with an addicted or highly dysfunctional parent means learning some pretty unique skills—thought patterns and behaviors that help you survive. The catch? As adults, those same survival skills can keep us stuck in cycles of chaos if we don’t take a step back to recognize and reshape them.
The good news? Change is absolutely possible. It takes some reflection, a bit of unlearning, and a healthy dose of self-compassion, but with time and effort, that chaos can quiet down. And in its place? A life that feels a little less like survival and a lot more like peace.
Holy Kale! Why Some Might Go to the Leafy Side.
This post explores the ethical, moral, and health-related reasons someone might choose to be vegetarian, and questions common arguments that justify meat-eating.
Grace
This season has me searching for something more—something steady to hold onto amid the chaos. Between personal struggles, the weight of world events, and the unrelenting pace of the holidays, I’ve felt far from ‘fine.’ But in the midst of it all, a quiet thought has been taking shape: what if healing isn’t about fixing everything? What if it’s about finding space to breathe, to let go of what we can’t control, and to hold compassion—not just for others but for ourselves? If you’ve felt this too, this reflection might just be for you.
Define Beautiful
Have you ever stopped to think about what beauty truly means—not just the surface-level kind, but the deeper beauty tied to doing good and living ethically? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the world’s problems or let the flow of life dictate how we move. But what if we reclaimed that power? In this post, I’m sharing my journey from despair to action, exploring how small, intentional choices—whether it’s shopping ethically or rethinking our values—can create ripples of change. Let’s talk about self-determination, the beauty of conscious living, and how to dream a better future into existence, one step at a time.
How to Grow Happiness.
Personal Identity and Connection
Lose Yourself to Find Yourself
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow or something like that…
True Freedom
Are We All Naïve Realists?
Emotion & Moral Progress
The Seed of Culture Wars
Racism, Capitalism, and Opportunity
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