Stating our age is known as a typical request of employers, bars, event venues, liquor stores, and more. The need to know people's age is unfortunately integrated into our society's ability to function. It's understandable, but not a perfect system by any means. At its root, requesting to know a person's age is, in essence,… Continue reading The Ageism Dilemma
Category: Mental Health
Are We Special?
This is an unpopular opinion, but I enjoy thinking about things from all sides. These words are thoughts I've decided to write down, a ramble if you will. I understand that many do not, and will continue to not agree with me on this, and that's okay! This is a great discussion piece. The point… Continue reading Are We Special?
How to Avoid Living in Fear and Why
...When someone is living in a lifestyle threaded with fear, mindfulness is not often promoted...
The Value in Being ‘Triggered’
Holy smokes what a topic! It seems to have become so easy in todays modern world to be 'triggered'. Often times, when someone around us is 'triggered' or we ourselves display different trigger-like characteristics, the natural response is disapproval and intolerance of the troubled persons (yourself or others) feelings. There seems to be a stigma… Continue reading The Value in Being ‘Triggered’
“Alone Time” in Relationships
This post is geared toward romantic relationships but can be applied to any kind of relationship that can be had (professional, platonic, familial, etc). Do you ever feel a twinge of guilt when you wish you could have some alone time? Even from your favourite person in the whole world, your partner? Have you ever… Continue reading “Alone Time” in Relationships
Quarantine Vibes
What a weird time to be alive hey? Grocery shopping has become a competitive sport and hand sanitizer is known as liquid gold. Like so many of you, I am currently self-isolating and trying to find different things to keep myself occupied with. I've been successful so far, but for those of you who are… Continue reading Quarantine Vibes
Never Stop Creating
In case you don't already know, I am an introvert who enjoys creating. However, with the busyness of new adulthood life, I find myself pushing creative outlets further and further towards the back burner. Does anyone else find themselves struggling to find the time to express their creativity in and betwixt all the obligations and… Continue reading Never Stop Creating
What Motivates You?
I ask this because I recently realized what it is that motivates me, and I was left feeling enlightened yet concerned. My primary motivation throughout life has subconsciously been FEAR. So many of us have had fear as a motivation integrated into our beings from a young age, and carry it with us throughout our… Continue reading What Motivates You?
Thoughts to Writings 