I’m not saying I must attach to the past and use it as my identity. That’s far from what I’d like to accomplish. However, if I want a better future, I must ensure that my past is well cared for.

We were taught that growth involved getting a promotion and a raise so that you could afford to buy your own home. Our milestones of progress are all outward-facing objects, leaving life to be much desired. I’ve realized that growth has nothing to do with the tax bracket but my ability to learn and enhance…

A system, whether social norms, organizational structure, or personal habits, will make it hard for anyone to change it without struggle.

Even if I’m aware of this bias, I can’t shake the need to plan because society makes it seem important to be certain.

I constantly struggle with the illusion of certainty. I’ve believed in expertise for too long, but there’s no way to know everything about anything. Maybe expertise isn’t a good thing, but a fabricated sense of comfort so one no longer has to be uncomfortable with learning. Learning comes with stress as one fears failure due…

If I give you a gift and the act of gift-giving gives me a tingling feeling because of your appreciation, you’ve already reciprocated.

Saying “yes” to something I don’t agree with does little to my well-being as I am not only stuck with the responsibility of acting out the “yes” but also resent the thing or the person I didn’t agree with.

Just because I was born in the United States does not mean I have to abide by its rules. I never gave my consent; it was just expected of me.

Most romantic relationships are special when one person is of greater importance than just about anyone else.

To be a part of this community, you must follow the rules and values set by the community. This allows communities to ostracize people who don’t live up to the ideal. This means that communities are not only defined by what they are but also by what they are not.