Shrapnel through my lower lip. An open flesh wound surrounding a hollow, metal rod. Contrast this with the surgical precision the piercer used; one sharp pinch and then another. Snakebite piercings. I found these two contrasts to be poetic—how this type of self-inflicted injury could also be a beautiful way to express yourself. img_6777 I’veContinueContinue reading “How a Piece of Metal Through My Face Helped Me Find Myself”
Tag Archives: Inspiration
The Buddhist Concept of Anicca and How It Relates to Emotional Regulation
What can anicca teach us about emotions?
Have I Self-Improved My Way Into An Existential Crisis?
An unhinged rant turned into a slightly more coherent exploration of self-improvement, productivity, and something close to happiness.
Things I’m Letting Go of in 2021
Take what you need and let go of what no longer serves you.
I Challenged Myself to 30 Days of Yoga–Here’s How I Feel, What Changed, and How You Can Do It Too
The only thing that is in my way is me.
My Personal Kindness Revolution
Can Small Acts of Kindness Change the World?
The Best Way to Handle Anxiety Is by Doing
Stand up to anxiety like the bully it is.
20 Questions to Improve Your Self-Awareness
Reflect on yourself, and you might like what you see. Or you will just make a bunch of self-effacing jokes and pass it off as a blog post.
What’s The Purpose of Having A Purpose?
I’ve worked a variety of jobs over the past 14 years. Since the age of 16, I’ve had jobs in retail, corporate offices, two different mailing companies, a gas station, and a fast food place. A lot of these jobs sucked. Most of them did, in fact. Overdemanding managers, micromanagers, low pay, toxic environments, poorContinueContinue reading “What’s The Purpose of Having A Purpose?”
Why We Fear Change (and how to overcome it)
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Fear of change.
The Unplug Initiative 