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The Most Painful Recurrence

Life is strange as of late. Some things are going well. Others are still difficult and confusing. I feel a lot of sadness over the impending death of a loved one. This is the first such death I’ve faced since … Continue reading

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The Perils of Judging

So much of life is spent trying to avoid negative judgments. Even if one refrains from judging, it’s still nearly impossible to be free from its influence. There are judgments connected to everything humans do, whether it’s related to schooling, … Continue reading

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Realizations From Recent Solitude

I often forget how comfortable I feel alone. So much of my weeks feature such frequent human interactions that I get used to feeling slightly run down almost constantly. Whenever I get lots of time to myself, as I’ve experienced … Continue reading

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Missing Myself

I’ve written many times before how much I miss the way so much in my life used to be. Whether swing dancing two to three times a week, visiting friends in different parts of the US, having meaningful connections with … Continue reading

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How to Be a Good Audience Member

Since 2011, I’ve been performing professionally off and on. That experience, combined with the many times I’ve been in the audience watching other performers, has taught me a lot about how to be a good audience member. There are many … Continue reading

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An Unforgettable High School Experience

I recently started reminiscing about an experience in high school that I’ll never forget. The event I’m about to describe brought everyone closer together through genuineness and love. While I don’t remember all the details because of how long ago … Continue reading

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The Weirdness of Modern Life

Sometimes it strikes me how bizarre the modern age is. This has been on my mind a lot since I saw the incredible film Brazil three weeks ago. This post won’t be a review of Brazil (though I might write … Continue reading

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Tradition or Change?

There is a lot of debate over whether it’s better to follow traditional practices or look for new ways of doing things. Let’s explore both of these options. One potential advantage of following tradition is that an established method for … Continue reading

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Madness

It’s getting crazier out there Everyone walks around as if in a daze Constantly distracted Missing the present Focused solely on the future Speaking much but saying little Responding without listening Laughing when no jokes are told Seeking without ever … Continue reading

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