Jul 15, 2022 | Contemplations, Expanding self-awareness, Love & Relationships
You know what makes life feel easy? Not having to deal with other people. If you’re an introvert, you understand: it’s easier to avoid conflict when you’re alone. As an introvert myself, I could easily get pulled into being on my own. Not having to negotiate or... 
Jul 4, 2022 | Overcoming self-doubt and fear, The wisdom of anger
Fear is a natural emotion. It’s a survival instinct that provokes a heightened emotional response designed to grab our attention. Any emotion that does that is healthy and normal. The thing with fear is that we often react instinctively instead of exploring the... 
Jun 19, 2022 | Contemplations, Expanding self-awareness, Imagining a better world
When I was in my twenties, I had a girlfriend who was distraught about turning 25. She felt old and imagined she’d be in a much different place in her life than she was. I was confused; we were in the prime of life, young enough to play hard but old enough to make... 
Jun 6, 2022 | Expanding self-awareness, Overcoming self-doubt and fear
I rarely get fixated on a TV show, but Bridgerton has me completely infatuated. The sexiness of the drama is compelling entertainment, but what captures my attention is witnessing the characters’ motivations. They’re so obvious, yet they’re also so disconnected... 
May 29, 2022 | Contemplations, Expanding self-awareness, Overcoming self-doubt and fear
As I was getting undressed for bed one night, I found myself in a moment of awakening. I noticed that I was having an argument with none other than myself. I was debating over what I should wear, which book I should read, when I should turn off my light and berating...