“We are enough”: a short message for those who think and feel deeplyNobody should have to dull their light to feel accepted, heard, and understood. May your light be like a candle illuminating the darkness…May 14, 2023May 14, 2023
Jungian Archetypes: An Introduction to Jungianism through Poems and ReflectionsIntroduction Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung is a prominent figure in the field of psychology–most known for the study of analytical…Jan 17, 20231Jan 17, 20231
The function of negative emotions [with music and cinema therapy]Introduction One of the most profound realizations of life is that emotions each serve a deeper purpose. This is not an easy message to…Dec 4, 2022Dec 4, 2022
Healing Through Music: Growth and AcceptanceIntroduction Time may seem like a cruel mistress, but she is also a valuable teacher. As we take our own journeys through life, we…Dec 11, 2021Dec 11, 2021
Reflecting on the Importance of Knowing Ourselves Through Film: Spirited AwayIntroduction Sometimes we watch a film and make an emotional connection that we continue to reflect on years or decades later. But why do…Nov 5, 20212Nov 5, 20212
“We Drift Apart” (Poetry)Here I tell a story, Of the time we met, On a vast digital sea, Many ages past.Oct 26, 2021Oct 26, 2021
A Journey of Resilience and Self-Acceptance Through Stories (A Poem and Philosophical Reflection)Introduction There is a rather famous quote we may have heard at some point in our lives: “Life is a journey, not a destination” (unknown…Oct 18, 20211Oct 18, 20211
Can we persevere from despair and dread?: Finding meaning through self-knowledgeIntroduction Depression, anxiety, loneliness, and dread: where do these feelings come from and how can we reflect on them to understand…Sep 20, 20211Sep 20, 20211
Metamorphosis: A Poem of Hope and HealingWe are born knowing nothing, The world an unpainted canvas, Colored by wonder and curiosity. But reality tempers imagination; The joys and…Aug 31, 20211Aug 31, 20211
Examining Existential Dread, Perseverance, and Mortality Through Music (Featuring Foals)Introduction Why do we like the music we do? Perhaps we have our experiences come to light through another, feeling a sense of empathy with…Aug 22, 2021Aug 22, 2021