And why we need each other more than we realize
Last night I watched one of Apple's latest movies, Finch and I can't stop thinking about it. It's about two hours long, yet it only stars one actor, a dog, and a robot. …
How our sense of self can help solve our planetary crisis
My family will be in town for the holidays. So, like any good hostess, I had to go shopping for some 'stuff.'
I was in desperate need of new bath towels; the ones I still had from college looked rough, quite literally. But I know it wouldn't be a quick…
Understanding your identity and how it differs from the journey toward self-awareness
I’ve never really had an identity. I was always so busy trying to create one, that I never got the chance to truly understand myself. But, isn’t that what an “identify” really is? It’s simply an external label that describes who someone appears to be. …
Forget communism, socialism, and capitalism — the days ahead are green
To be honest, I have been a little skeptical about us humans surviving the sixth mass extinction on Earth and adopting an economic model that is actually fair. I mean, come on, independent writers and public figures keep talking about the end of the world and how messed up capitalism…
5 social and economic determinants of mental health
After a few anxiety-related episodes, I’ve started to become more acquainted with my mental health. While I’ve always been aware of the link between mind and body for the ultimate wellbeing experience, never have I been so in tune with all the body of knowledge surrounding mental health.
What strikes…
Think about it
A few weeks ago, I rewatched The Matrix. And boy, was the social commentary astounding. It was almost like I'd never seen it before. Maybe that's what you get when you first watch a social critique when you're only twelve years old.
One specific part of the plotline stuck to…
Luckily, there's a way to fix it
We've always known the economy is devious. For those who weren't in on it, the pandemic drew the curtains open. We all know it now. And we're finally coming to the conclusion that we need a new system. But it's not only the money, the figures, the unabashed "growth" that's…
The mental health case for universal basic income
As we near Mental Health Awareness month, it’s important not only to raise awareness of mental health but to engage others in solutions that go beyond the confines of psychology.
Admittedly, I’ve been having frequent anxiety-related difficulties and understand the drainage and debilitation associated with carrying a disturbed mind. Surprisingly…
3 benefits of breastfeeding to our modern society
Three years ago, the world stood in awe as United States delegates to the World Health Assembly threatened to withdraw their endorsement of breastfeeding. It was a dark time, back when Trump still ran the country. His administration was heavily crucified for defending the interests of baby-formula manufacturers to the…
Severing the link between the government and the people
Not all wars are fought on the battleground. Today, many of them are political. Soldiers with the strongest economic sponsors win. Combat arms don’t bring out their machine guns or bazookas anymore. Silent but just as deadly, they bring out their suits and their cash. …
