To be human is to be imperfect. In fact the word "human" in the dictionary is synonymous with the word "flawed" and "frail."
Isolation, Social Silos and this thing called Social Anxiety.
Social anxiety is a condition that seems to have become rampant in recent years. It used to be that if an individual had trouble interacting with others, it was a personality quirk... Not a disorder. These days, things are a little different. Many would much rather text than call, and a ringing phone is enough … Continue reading Isolation, Social Silos and this thing called Social Anxiety.
When Being Busy Isn’t Beneficial: Why we need more margin
Ah, vacation. When else can you justifiably wake up at 9, lay in bed until 2, and do nothing but scroll through facebook and read books all day? Without feeling guilty, that is. Now that school is back in session and Fall is right around the corner, there's a summer-lovin' part of my heart that … Continue reading When Being Busy Isn’t Beneficial: Why we need more margin
The Duplicity of Authenticity
People demand authenticity and flinch at honesty. They recoil at vulnerability like we're embarrassed by the "over share." It's no wonder we're so lonely.
When love is right, there is no pebble.
A pebble in my shoe, very much like a single pea beneath the mattress of a princess—that's what wrong love always felt like to me.
Stop Asking Me When I’m Getting Married
Ignorant, yet well-meaning people. Is there anyone in the world so dangerously unaware?
Single, and Thankful
Here's something I never thought I'd say: I am incredibly grateful for my time of singleness.
