By the time the emergency order came down, the anger had already been brewing for years. It lived in closed … More
Tag: mental-health
Skydiving
Nothing meaningful happens inside the comfort zone. The comfort zone feels safe. Predictable. Familiar. But it’s also where growth quietly … More
When Stability Turns Into Anger: A Question I Can’t Ignore
Why is this happening? That’s the question I keep coming back to, and it’s not a casual one. It’s a … More
How much this country has changed from the one I grew up in.
“Change without wisdom isn’t progress.” “Change without wisdom isn’t progress.” What I complain about the most is how much this … More
Books on Health and Wellness
When the Subconscious Retires Before the Body, Old age Identity This whole idea of “old age identity” didn’t come to … More
Living 20 Minutes from History—and Choosing Not to Tour It
I live about twenty minutes from Independence Hall, the literal birthplace of our nation. I’m ten minutes from Valley Forge … More
Richard
I’ve carried the name Richard my entire life, and like most people, I never really thought much about it when … More
American Picker
If you had asked me this question when I was twenty, I probably would’ve answered with a title. Something that … More
Helping people understand their health problems
I’ve been circling a thought lately that won’t let go of me, and the more I sit with it, the … More
The Word Depression
Insomnia: The Night I Believed My Brain Forgot How to Sleep I want to tell this story because I know … More
Why Un-Inventing Evil Isn’t as Simple as It Sounds
If I could un-invent something, what would it be? “The real problem isn’t the invention. It’s us.” I have to … More
The Space in My Brain Could Use Some Decluttering
If I’m being honest, the space in my brain is where I can reduce the most clutter in my life—not … More