The Agony of Limbo

I'm only just embarking on the 4th day of this week and already it feels like the longest and roughest week I've had in a while - er, several weeks? A couple of months? I don't know if that's actually the case or not, time feels a little wonky while stuck in Limbo. I'm pretty … Continue reading The Agony of Limbo →

Thanks, I Hate It

I think I've been very lonely for a very long time now, and couldn't look that loneliness in the face and acknowledge it for what it is. I had the realization yesterday that my unfocused, existential boredom that couldn't be assuaged was really a desire to be around congenial company in person. Growing up homeschooled … Continue reading Thanks, I Hate It →

Emotions Aren’t Our Enemy

I suspect one reason that humans struggle with our emotions so much is that we're often taught to fear them, to see them as an inconvenience, obstacle or weakness. We're not taught that they're a necessary tool: for interpersonal interaction, for mental, emotional and physical health, and for general interaction with the world around us. … Continue reading Emotions Aren’t Our Enemy →