To my fellow Americans- whose constant striving and consequential inadequacy renders them bereft of joy and seeking a virtuous yet effective solution. In my experience, humility is the most distinguishably powerful virtue, yet the most widely neglected. In a country that prides itself on individual achievement and autonomy, humility is seen as a detriment rather … Continue reading A Letter On Humility : The Forgotten Virtue of This Age
Category: Things I Mean To Discuss
Experiencing Other Cultures Is a Critical Part of Our Existence- and the Easiest to Disregard (#4)
*This is my response to a TEDTalk we watched in class* In my opinion, the greatest asset our nation enjoys is the diversity we were founded on. In no other country do you experience such a myriad of cultures, languages, races, belief systems, etc. Furthermore, there is no other place where diversity is accepted so … Continue reading Experiencing Other Cultures Is a Critical Part of Our Existence- and the Easiest to Disregard (#4)
The Thrill of The Chase Over The Thrill of The Relationship? : Why We Love The Pursuit
We've all experienced the euphoria of chasing an enticing relationship- keeping ourselves ten steps ahead of or behind someone whose affection continues to be just distant enough that it is not a threat to our aversion to commitment. And it is within this buzz of excitement that we thrive. But why? Why waste our own time, … Continue reading The Thrill of The Chase Over The Thrill of The Relationship? : Why We Love The Pursuit
