I’ve made mention of the fact that following the COVID-19 pandemic, entitlement seems to be at an all-time high in a general sense. Never before in my life have I dealt with and interacted with such rude and selfish people in a variety of contexts, and it doesn’t seem to be getting better. Entitlement and … More Consideration is key
I could be wrong in this assumption, but I would wager that most of us can agree that it is entirely possible to be too nice. I’m not making reference to the idea that if we are too kind to someone, our kindness can be taken for granted and abused; rather, I am making reference … More How nice is too nice?
These days, the idea of standing up for what we believe in seems to be a bit risky, to put it mildly. I say this because we are living in a world in which we are constantly on guard, and on edge, concerned about saying something offensive to the wrong person; it’s to the point … More The significance of standing up for what you believe in
Depending on how you answer the question posed in today’s title, this post may be deemed a wee bit controversial. For whatever reason, most people have rooted strong and intense feelings in their perception of respect, and I’ve come to learn that if you don’t happen to agree with their own personal answer, it is … More Respect: given or earned?
If you were to ask any random individual the last time they took pause and slowed down to recognize and appreciate their surroundings, I would wager they would not be able to tell you. And, I think this lack of awareness applies to most of us seeing as it is so, so simple to get … More The significance of slowing down
I’m currently in the process of re-watching one of my favourite shows, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, for the umpteenth time. I watched the episode a few nights ago, for anyone else who watches it, when Captain Holt loses his captaincy and is replaced by the lovely Captain Kim. Charles, desperate to reinvent his character and impress his … More Do the right thing
I recently saw an Instagram reel that broke my heart. In the video, a woman is describing her struggles with general socializing with others; she explains how for most of her life she has been told she is annoying, despite her best efforts not to be, and how when she tries her damnest to justify … More Stop trying to explain yourself to people who don’t matter
I am someone who firmly believes in the ideology of trusting my gut. Granted, because I have so many digestive issues, there are days during which I contemplate just how trustworthy my gut is, and occasionally I do have to question whether or not it holds any sway because it can be so unpredictable. But, … More Know your limit and stay within it
A recent conversation with an individual is the inspiration behind today’s post. A rather condensed summation of the conversation entails myself and this person chatting about opportunities in life and how to go about seizing them, and I was a little taken aback by this person’s perspective on the matter; they asserted how they believe … More Feel the fear and do it anyway
Life is full of surprises, as most of us know. At times, things are excellent; everything is falling into place, and optimism seems to flow more freely from us when we are excelling. At other times, things are pure shit; nothing can go right no matter what you do, and it seems easier to lay … More The endless agony of trying to decipher life’s injustices
It’s human nature to dwell on negative occurrences in life. I’m not exactly sure if there is science behind this happening, but most folks I know can absolutely relate to the idea that we tend to devote our thoughts and attention to negative thoughts as opposed to positive ones. Perhaps that means we, as humans, … More Dwelling: a damning demise
If you find the title of today’s post a wee bit confusing, I doubt you’re alone in thinking that. Vulnerability and beauty, as two separate entities, are not exactly paired together too often, nor are they typically affiliated with one another – beauty is something with positive social connotations associated with it, whereas vulnerability is … More The beauty of being vulnerable
After writing yesterday’s post discussing helpful knowledge we should all try and know, I realized that one sole post simply was not enough to do the topic justice. I started thinking about how sharing this information could quite literally save a life somewhere, someday, and this thought then prompted a question – just how many … More Are you prepared for an emergency?
Whether you’re a fan of country music or not, there is a strong probability that you’re aware of Toby Keith’s recent passing. Toby was an American country music singer and songwriter, in addition to being a record producer, actor, and business owner. I wouldn’t say I’m a tremendous fan of Toby, but he certainly put … More Remembrance: not just a concept of death
Yes, we are here, once again, revisiting the topic of the ability words have to allow us to feel and experience things we didn’t know were possible. I’m an English major, and I’m a sucker for beautiful writing. Forgive me. As I’ve stated in the past, if I read something that resonates with me deeply, … More The power of words
I hope the title of this post doesn’t deter anyone from reading. The reason I say this is because yearly recap social media posts are already, and arguably will continue to come out of the woodwork over these next few days, and while there is nothing wrong with sharing the highlights of your own year, … More What are your 2023 highlights?
Honesty, while in principle should not be, is perceived as a fickle concept by a lot of folks. We know and understand that being honest is always best, even if the truth is difficult to admit or hear. Still, despite comprehending the altruistic core of honesty, many of us tend to manipulate it to suit … More Honesty: a double-edged sword
I recently came to the realization that over the last few years, I’ve subconsciously begun to embrace my vulnerability. I realize that’s a rather loaded sentence in regard to heavy subject matter, but hear me out. I’ll do my best to explain. For the longest time, whenever someone asked me how I was, I always … More Embracing vulnerability
As of late, I’ve been seeing quite a few posts in my social feed regarding self-awareness and what all it encompasses. To be honest, I’m probably recognizing an uptick in self-awareness in my social feeds because I engaged with one post and now all of the algorithms are pushing it, and that’s the joy of … More How self-aware are you?
While I sadly cannot recall where exactly I read it, I often think about a quote I came across a while ago from someone commenting on the millennial generation as a whole. The message was implying that millennials, collectively, are a generation of people built on the foundation of pleasing others before themselves because of … More People pleasing: know when to quit
I’m not exactly sure if the term ‘life timeline’ is the best way to encapsulate what I’m referring to, but hear me out. I haven’t heard another term for it as of yet, so we will tentatively stick with ‘life timeline’ for now. When I say life timeline, I’m making reference to how one’s life … More Stop comparing your life timeline to others
As I’ve mentioned once or twice here on my blog, I work full-time for my family on our farm, but I do squeeze in some English tutoring when time permits. I figure I should probably make use of my rather expensive and extensive post-secondary education, and I like to think I’ve managed to establish a … More Recognizing the diversity of our own stories
As we are all aware by now, I do love me some solid random facts. And, as we are all aware by now, I don’t know why I enjoy reading random-ass facts so much, but I do, so leave me alone. It’s an odd interest, I know. I’m not even entirely sure you can call … More Check out these random facts about life
Put simply, exclusion, in a personal sense, sucks. The concept of being left out of something isn’t one that I imagine anyone desires, and further, it shouldn’t be one that we wish upon others. Exclusion can be isolating, depressing, and lonely. I firmly believe that we exclude others, from time to time, unintentionally. I say … More The harsh reality of exclusion
While I’m certainly no expert, I do believe I know a thing or two in the context of how to achieve happiness in life. I say this because I’ve learned some things through experience, observations, challenges and triumphs, and while I’m only 27 and (hopefully) have some years ahead of me, I think my opinion … More Read this to learn how to live a happier life
I apologize if I am sounding a bit like a broken record as I am certain I composed a post on the same subject matter not that long ago, but hear me out. I very much feel as though the ‘little things’ in life that pack a big punch are so often overlooked, and it … More Little things, big impact
Control is a facet of life that, I believe, a lot of us develop a borderline toxic mentality towards. There are a lot of things in life we can control, for example, what we put into our bodies, the sort of work we do, who we form relationships with, what we purchase, etc. In fact, … More No, you really can’t control everything
This past Sunday was a scary day for me. I received a surprising phone call from Blaine, my fiancé, at roughly 5:30 p.m. He was in his cattle barn doing chores that requires him to grab hay bales from the hayloft, up top, in this particular barn. He was at the highest point of the … More The significance of recognizing the fragility of life
Death, in life, is inevitable. That sentence is a bit of a paradox, but the statement remains to be true; we are born and we die, some sooner than others and some later, and it is an element of life that cannot be avoided (unless you have superhuman powers or you’re a vampire some shit). … More Have you heard of this unique way to remember lost loved ones?
The coronavirus outbreak that has plagued the globe throughout 2020 has garnered a lot of anger and hate. Many of us are scared, anxious and concerned about the state of our future considering the damage this virus has done to our world already, and I can’t say that these emotions are unwarranted. Despite the shittiness … More It’s time to seize the day
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