On Resilience
My neighbor and I share a cactus. It is planted directly between our two front yards and stands about five feet tall. At least, it used to. One weekend, unbeknownst to me, my neighbor decided…
On Joy
What is Joy? It’s not just a fleeting sensation of happiness; it’s a profound state of being that can enrich our existence. In a world filled with challenges and stress, it’s essential to understand the…
On Shared Experiences
“Remember that time when…” We’ve all had conversationsstart this way. Whether it be with lifelong friends or with acquaintances that we see on occasion, a shared experience creates a certain type of bond. For quite…
On Morality
I recently became aware of a group of social media content creators called the CartNarcs (view their YouTube channel HERE). It basically consists of a bunch of videos of a “cartnarc” calling out people who…
On Mental Fitness
I work in the mental health industry as a high school counselor. The type of counseling that I have encountered with teenagers has changed drastically over the past three years. Students are facing emotional and…
On Nostalgia
This weekend I watched the new Chip ‘ N Dale: Rescue Rangers movie on Disney+. The original cartoon had its heyday when I was in elementary school. I remember coming home to watch the show…
On Hope
Is it pointless to be a fan of a sports team? I had this existential crisis this past March. If you are not a fan of sports, stay with me while I explain. My Gonzaga…
On Time
Businessman and author Harvey Mackay gives us the following riddle: “What is free, but also priceless? You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once…
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