I've been thinking a lot about compassion lately. We have collectively been going through a lot lately. Life has felt overwhelming. And when life feels this way, we feel dragged down, sad, anxious, and overwhelmed. We suffer. In times like this, as in all times of suffering, it is important to show ourselves compassion. However,… Continue reading The Importance of Compassion
I am very excited because my art is now available for purchase. If you have perused my blog, you probably know that art is a big part of it. Art has always played an important role in my life. Both viewing and creating it gives me a sense of pleasure, purpose, and hope. Because of… Continue reading My Art is Now Available for Purchase!
I would like to tell you a weird story about the Satanic Panic that occurred in the 80s. Believe it or not, it relates to some contemporary events. First, a sensitive content warning: This post briefly discusses rumors of satanism and pedophilia. So please be aware of that as you read. The 80s Satanic Panic… Continue reading What the 80s Satanic Panic Can Teach Today
This post shares some resources for understanding Critical Race Theory. The other day I wrote a post about Critical Race Theory. And I wanted to follow it up today with a list of some resources that have helped me better understand ideas related to this field of study. Here is my post about Critical Race… Continue reading Resources for Understanding Critical Race Theory
I have been wanting to write about Critical Race Theory because there seems to be a lot of controversy around the issue lately. You can read more about this here: What is Critical Race Theory and Why Is It Under Attack? But before I get into the specifics of Critical Race Theory, I want to… Continue reading Should We Be Scared of Critical Race Theory?
I have been wanting to writing something about Ukraine for a while. But to be honest, I have felt overwhelmed. And I didn't know what to write. So, I have been practicing silence a lot, resting, and spending time in nature. These practices are a part of my regular routine. However, I find that I… Continue reading When We Feel Hopeless about Ukraine
I love going to get my hair cut at Prism Salon, but I haven’t always felt this way about haircuts. I have wild, curly hair, and let me tell you: I have had some bad haircuts in my time. For instance, there was that one hairdresser who nearly yanked out my hair trying to brush… Continue reading Prism Salon: Creating the Space You Need in the World
Dear All: It's that time of year when I take a social media break for a while. So, Love is Stronger will be back some time in December. See you then!
Lately I have been thinking a lot about playfulness and performance, which are two different ways we can approach the world. Both are necessary, but they must be kept in balance. Playfulness When we are playful, we become joyfully caught up in the moment, focused on what we are doing for its own sake, [1] rather… Continue reading Playfulness and Performance
I have recently learned an important lesson about gratitude, and it has given me a great deal of joy. But before I tell you about that lesson, I should be honest about something. In the last few years, I have felt a bit skeptical about gratitude. It seems like recently, everywhere I turn, I have… Continue reading What I Have Learned about Gratitude Recently
