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To foreclose on our emotional life out of fear that the costs are too high is to walk away from the very thing that gives purpose and meaning to living. 

When I think about the distant future, “my life”, there are some things I hope to have, be and do. I hope to have a grateful heart. I hope to … Continue reading The Big Picture

A theory of why adults say “don’t blink” and mean it; why with each birthday they shake their head in disbelief  and ponder ” where has the time gone.” Many … Continue reading A theory

a new friend once taught me an old lesson- “all you need is love.” Like all rules, there are exceptions. This may be debatable for many types of extenuating circumstances … Continue reading How to save a life

I’ve recently decided a big part of what life is about is finding people who get you. Find these people and hang onto them for as long as possible. There is something unspeakably … Continue reading People who get you

The ironic thing about clothing, is that we purchase it in the hopes of having someone take it off. We put layers of chemically altered substances onto our faces before … Continue reading it has occurred to me

I have too much respect for Life to condone its unnecessary abuse and slaughtering.

At the end of each year, look at the ones you spent the most time with. The ones that made you feel good and and comfortable. Have a moment and appreciate them, note … Continue reading Applicable to both clothes and friends

“Being realistic is the most commonly travelled road to mediocracy.”  – Will Smith

it defines who you are. it lets you know in what realm of behaviours you’re allowed to act.

I want to live altruistically. I want to help those around me to be better versions of themselves .