Today’s Society VS World State Society in Brave New World
The World State society presented in Brave New World might appear radically different from our own. However, there are some striking similarities, yet simultaneously it’s fascinating to see how certain things in our present culture have been totally done away with in the World State. Art, as we know it, no longer exists. However, the […]
How to Choose Your Rabbit Holes Wisely
Overthinking is my mind’s favorite pastime! One moment, I’ll ponder what to have for lunch, and the next, because of some offhand remark I make in jest, I’m contemplating the culinary preferences of 14th-century monarchs. Overthinking is less of a straight line and more of a squiggle drawn by a caffeinated squirrel. Then there are […]
Bathed in Bluelight
Today, let’s take a moment to shine a light – a bright bluelight, to be exact – on our modern-day fixation with backlit screens. Our world has quietly become one in which we’ve become like a gentle flutter of moths to a warm flame, mirrored by our own unending ritual dance around the cool glow […]
Making Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Visible
I personally have suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as ME/CFS, since 2015 when I finished my nearly six months of chemotherapy. Consistently, doctors refused to acknowledge my symptoms as anything besides laziness. It’s lucky that I sought a second opinion, discovered the enormous tumor that should’ve killed me, and started on chemotherapy right […]
Doing What You Can May Be More Than You Think
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe This quote from the late Arthur Ashe should make us pause and explore the true depth of our own beginnings and capabilities. Ashe was a trailblazer in the tennis world and the first African-American to compete at the international level. […]
When I Took a Moment to Breathe
At most points in my life, I haven’t written nearly as much as I would like. The cacophony of life’s obligations have consistently drowned out the serene whisper of creativity. So, whenever a rare moment of respite has allowed me to breathe, to step back from the relentless treadmill of daily chores and endless tasks, […]
Life is Absurd, So Stop Fooling Yourself
“The realization that life is absurd cannot be an end, but only a beginning.” ― Albert Camus Life is absurd, and yet, most of us fool ourselves into believing that it isn’t. We humans daily experience an inherent disconnect between our quest for inherent meaning and the indifferent universe we inhabit. This concept tickles the […]
Our Illusions of Choice and the Path to Freedom
Today we explore the depths of conscious decision-making and sifting the illusions from the realities. In today’s world, we’re surrounded by a carnival of choices, from 50 types of cereal to myriad career paths. However, are these choices genuine, or just mirages in the desert of life? It’s time we explore the paradox that many […]
Four Things I Learned at School
For thirteen arduous years of our youth, my peers and I sauntered through the land of Academia. We navigated the corridors at right angles, attempting to prepare ourselves for the next chapter in our lives. But about halfway through these journeys of compulsory education, I couldn’t help but recognize a poignant truth about schools. While […]