I don’t want something a man has because a man has it; I want what he has if I deserve it, because I’m an individual.
109: because there’s no such thing as ready
108: because art is life
I didn’t write all weekend, and I regret it. Because writing is growing. Because writing is the best teacher I’ve ever had.
107
Yesterday, I read a horrific Huffington Post article. I devoured each word, anticipating the upside of 23. But the article ended with a hopeless, “All we want is to understand who we are, and we can’t. […]
106
I had an epiphany, and by “epiphany” I mean I read some words in some book, tilted my head, and made an audible huh-like noise. (Eureka’s not my style.) There’s this whole YOLO thing, right? (Carpe Diem, Live Like You’re Dying, etc.) Act now; if you only live to […]
105
“Know that people, through history and today, understand how much courage it takes to stay.” People walk. Literally, metaphorically, emotionally, existentially, and everyone agrees no one would blame you. It’s your choice […]
Pride
There are mixed reviews on the latest Gordon news. I admit: I’m not sure where I stand. But I know one thing: I’m still proud of my alma mater. Why? Because I see a president, unafraid to stand for something.Why?Because I see a student body, past and present, unafraid to stand for something. […]
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Disclaimer: The following is a de-romanticizing of courage. If courage is the opposite of fear, why is it so scary?(If you don’t think courage is scary: Bullshit and go read someone else’s blog.) Courage leaves you vulnerable. Courage gives fear the opportunity to defeat […]
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I’ve been thinking about fear lately.Yes, I’ve literally been sitting around pondering the concept of being afraid.No, I don’t think that’s odd. These are my surmises: I am not sure if I’m terrified of moths, or terrified to encounter moths, or if there is any difference. I am not even sure why I am terrified […]
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It’s taken years to get comfortable with vulnerability. (I assume it’s taken years, because I’m a slow learner.) It’s also likely taken years because vulnerability is scary shit. I’m scared as shit writing this. Fear, like most things, is motivated by care. I fear writing this because I care for my reputation. I fear […]
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