I still believe it may be the practice itself of making art, engaging in sport, dancing – following one’s own heart in the process of self-expression, in other words – rather than allowing oneself to be externally impressed all of the time – that may be one helpful step toward a world more in tune with its intuition. Continue reading Visibility

I’ve often heard it said that all of our responsibility is simply to respond to God’s ability, and, while I understand the sentiment, I sometimes feel it could be articulated even more helpfully. Continue reading Responsibility

I loved listening today to a talk about the relatedness of art and conservation between two young people who shared a deep love for animals with which I identified wholeheartedly. Continue reading Majority

When I have felt right – although not 100% sure – about a decision in recent years it’s been comforting to remember a line from a movie made popular some years ago. Continue reading So Far

When we were very little, my younger sister was terrified of riding on the turnpike. “We’re going to have to get on the highway,” we’d be gently informed, before a brief stint traveling at what really does feel like an unreasonable speed to preschoolers. (Not the highway!) Continue reading Bypass

Recently, I listened to an inspirational talk by two women who mentioned the importance of giving up one’s story in order to progress spiritually. I found this concept, which is not new to me, intriguing, both for its obvious correctness in absolute terms, but, also, for the way it does seem to neglect the educational opportunities many individuals’ stories have imparted – and continue to impart – to so many today. Continue reading Courses

Particularly with regard to the journalism world, which is uniquely insulated from journalistic coverage, it has felt helpful to employ my background as a writer and simply help articulate a silenced problem rather than endlessly staring at it. Continue reading Mentorship

One of my sisters loves to quote Jerry Seinfeld, and one of the bits I most enjoyed being introduced to was a contrast drawn between the comedian’s life priorities at different times of day. “That’s morning guy’s problem,” he recalled declaring in making an unwise decision before bed. Continue reading Adders

While it is an overly simplistic metaphor, like both the temporary stilts & permanent piles that allow us to rest, to play, and to generally live in safety in dynamic environments, the stability historical and modern forms of governance have provided deserves to be acknowledged. Continue reading Kidhood

It had been awhile since I started the day by watching Muppet Babies and The Jetsons. Continue reading On Time