I Hate The Way My Voice Sounds

Typically when we think 'image' we think 'visual' but our self-image consists, not only of how we look but also of how we sound. Communication is a integral part of what it means to be human so the way we sound when we speak is indivisible from our self-image.

'Social Media Isn't Real'

Since social media has turned us all into brands, it's almost impossible to feel like you're actually connecting with another person on the other side of a screen. Instead you're getting their marketing representative and/or sales agent.

The Illusion of Time (being an agent of healing)

Time heals nothing on its own. Time doesn't have the capacity to heal, it merely provides the opportunity for healing.

Perception Is NOT Reality

There are as many versions of 'Micheal' as there are people that I've met, and I'll never know exactly who 'Micheal' is from their perspectives.

The Only Way Out Is Through

"The biggest tragedy in suicide is not that the person wanted to die, but that they wanted to live."

I'll Cry If I Want To

Many of us were cursed as children. The spell that cursed us went something like this: 'Stop crying before I give you something to cry about.'

The Difference Between A Reaction & A Response

The only difference between a reaction and a response is space. Or rather, space provides the time necessary for whatever emotions that triggered a reaction to be processed into a thoughtful response instead.

The Seven D̶e̶a̶d̶l̶y̶ ̶S̶i̶n̶s̶ Nasty Emotions

What I find particularly compelling about the 7 deadly sins is that they are all based on emotions. In fact, I think that instead of calling them 'sins', they'd be better identified as 'nasty' (undesirable) feelings that have the potential to develop into harmful actions.

The Difference Between Danger and Fear

The reason why fear has such a strong influence over our decisions and, consequently, our lives is because of the misleading idea that fear keeps us out of danger.

Leaps of Faith

One thing that I really admire about myself is that I won't stay miserable for long. I will always choose uncertainty over unhappiness and maybe that's why it's been easy for me to take so many leaps of faith throughout my life.

The Courage To Love

The fear of unrequited love drives many of us to prioritize control over connection, leading to cycles of superficial interactions and a world where love is elusive, its impostors are celebrated, and its healing potential is stifled.

Are You Afraid of the Dark?

I really don't like being called 'Black'.

Soul Ties

I've had about 5, and a 'possible', serious romantic relationships in my life. Out of those, a couple stand out a lot more than others, and that is wholly because they were with people whom I consider to be soulmates.

Brotherly 'Love'

I've always been a bit confused when 'only children' tell me how jealous they are of people who had siblings growing up.

God, The Po-lice, and My Mama

I was watching a documentary about gang life a while ago where a gentleman was interviewed and he was asked what he was afraid of. He replied, 'I ain't scared of shit except God, the po-lice, and my mama.' Hearing this struck me because those were the only things I was afraid of too.