Prose
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Is America too Cultured?
What does it mean to be cultured? This question has been on my mind for the last couple of days for two different reasons. The first is that I have been called “cultured” by numerous people in response to my wide and seemingly random array of knowledge. The second is that a coworker of mine,…
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Be.loved
Dear Beloved, I hope you begin your day with kisses from the sun – she seems to shine a little happier when her light lands on you. I hope your heart is moved with motion, so you may recognize it when I speak your name for the first time. I hope you ground yourself in…
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1.21.24
At this pivotal moment in my life, a month after my 29th birthday, I find myself in a state of introspection and growth. As a professional athlete might be at their peak, I, too, feel at a prime of sorts, albeit in a different context. This period has been marked by a profound connection to…
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coffee & cherry pie
This that love for the brain, This that love for your mind, The infinite within, shall we divine? In our creative time, Heaven gets designed. Through our intimacy, we shine. I wanna see you glow, I wanna feel a moment of your fine. I wanna get to know, How beautiful your soul, When you and…
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Word Up #1: Curiosity
In this introspective blog post, the author delves into the complexities of curiosity, examining both its positive and negative aspects. Through self-reflection and the exploration of childhood memories, the author aims to better understand their interests and focus on what truly matters. The post discusses the importance of attention management, mindfulness, and the creative process…
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Cafe BJJ #1: The Remembering
Many people see a prophet differently than me. They often see it as someone who can predict the future. I see it as someone who brings you back on your proper path in life. I have a handful of activities that I love to do, but with all the distractions of modern society, it can…
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Dear Friend 4.2.23
I used to believe that I was a hardcore introvert, who just loved being alone. But as I grew older, I realized that I was more of a socially anxious ambivert. I enjoy spending time with good company and peaceful solitude equally. However, strangers always made me uncomfortable. As I thought more about it, I…
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L o v e 7.15.22
Admiration for a woman that is not reciprocated is not truly love. Love is rather a process that requires constant collaboration. It is a dance that involves mutual interest and synchronization. Without the connection, you are literally not in concert the same way you are not in love. Love is the artistic sculpting of a…
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a paradox of authenticity
The Agreeable Introvert. The not-so-social chameleon. He lives in the future by putting off showing his true cards. He moves in silence. Extraversion is too risky and assertive, so after careful observation, he morphs into whatever the situation calls for. A not-so-free spirit? Or is his flexibility an advantage? Some call him dishonest for not…
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language as a bloom
Similar to the blooming of a flower is what language is to human evolution. The stem patiently grows and grows until it blooms into Beauty itself. Once out for the world to see, it blesses us with its spores that plans a more beautiful future. Language allowed for humans to imagine a better dialogue of…
