I shall pine for thee most longingly,

The stars in the sky are like the lights in your eyes,

Plato’s Republic is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato in the 4th century BC. It is one of the most influential works of philosophy and political theory, and explores the definition of justice and the just society. The dialogue follows Socrates as he speaks with various interlocutors about the nature…

… and 3 ways to power through the blockages. — It is often said that the best advice comes from within, yet it can be surprisingly difficult to follow our own advice. This is because we are often our own worst critics, and it can be hard to take our own advice seriously. We may also be too close to…

In today’s world, divisiveness is a pervasive and destructive force. It has become a major source of conflict and suffering, both in our personal lives and in the wider society. We are increasingly divided along the lines of race, religion, gender, class, and political ideology. This has led to a…

The role technology plays in cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s — “The forest knows where you are, let it find you” — David Wagoner Thanks to technology we are more connected, informed, and productive than ever before. The price? Just skyrocketing rates of depression, a level of impatience and self-importance that would make Eric Cartman look like the Dalai Lama, and…

Why has their shipping become inconsistent and unreliable as of late — First they came for the Book Stores, and I did not speak out — Because I was not a Book Store. Then they came for the Big Box Stores, and I did not speak out — Because I was not a Big Box Store. Then they came for the Mom…

All-cause mortality is up over 10% worldwide and no one is talking about it — This past Sunday morning, I was awoken to the news that a dear family friend passed away in the middle of the night. It was hours before the news truly sunk in, I was in shock and disbelief. How could someone that was 2 months shy of turning 49, only…

Spoiler alert, psychedelics played a large part — If you are reading this article, then you likely read the first part of this series entitled “Why I quit vaping?” If not please check it out here as this may make more sense with the additional context. Why I Quit Vaping The clock read 4:15 am and apparently I had awoken from my slumber to suck on my Juul vape penmedium.com Just to summarize my reasons, I found myself owned by the vape…