I was given some harsh advice by my therapist last week. She said, “That’s life. It’s time to grow up.” I was hurt at first, and then the more I thought about it, It dawned on me that she was right. I have always cried about everything. Tears come when I’m sad, when I’m happy, ...

Once upon a time, I was young and thought things were simple. Actions were right or wrong, and belief systems fell into little boxes. Life was clearly black and white. As I grew older, I determined nothing is simply a matter of black and white, right and wrong. Life is far more complicated and full ...

A Lens on Empathy I lace up my grey converse sneakers, reach for my iced coffee and car keys, and lock the door behind me. In the car, I turn up a peppy tune and let the warmth travel over my cooled skin. I feel free and effortless – like I exist in myself and that ...

When you think of “woke” you probably think of Erykah Badu. Many people believe that her song, “Master Teacher” (2008), was a catalyst for the movement. Badu has seen her fair share of controversy since then. However, one aspect of her philosophy has remained constant: unconditional love and endeavoring to see the good in people. ...

The concept of comfort characters has always intrigued me. My definition of a comfort character is a particular character that can instantly make you feel better just by thinking about them. My comfort characters are usually characters from my friends who are writers because I can ask about them whenever I want.  The way to ...

This week I learned about the importance of checking everyone on the ballot, and not just the candidates you hear about on the news. This year has been a difficult one for the world in general, but if this year has confirmed anything for me it’s that if I want to know what’s really happening ...

Every state has a distinct personality and culture. It’s smart to marry someone who complements our personality. It may be wise to choose where we live in the same way.

The mask vs no mask debate is tearing us apart. There is a division between those who think masks are vital and those who don’t. There’s also a gray area of people who just want to be able to make their own choices, those who think masks are important to slow the disease but are ...

The world is in chaos. People are clearing out the grocery stores within a few hours. People are scared, nervous, and praying for the world to go back to normal. I find myself pouring over article after article, seeing the updated number of cases, terrified for my loved ones. I started sobbing the other day ...

This world seems to grow colder Human compassion is a thing of the past   too many psychotic episodes stuck on rerun focal points disillusioned   for the one real spectrum has passed over a world run by the corrupt   trying to oust their poorer brothers partners in crime   How do these corrupt ...