on The butterfly effect refers to the idea that a single event can cascade into a series of, often unrelated, outcomes. Things that one least expects may unfold in a cryptic, deliberate manner to create new paths in an individual’s life. This notion is evident in the main character of Randy Ribay’s novel, Patron Saints of… Continue Reading The Butterfly Effect
on In “The Paper Menagerie”, the author, Ken Liu explores the role of emotional courage when an individual experiences separation. The story is about Jack, a young boy whose Chinese mother makes origami animals which he believes come to life. The story follows Jack as he tries to fit into American society as a mixed kid.… Continue Reading Emotional Courage: A Cheat Code to Dealing with Life
on Dear Fredrik Backman, I adored your book, A Man Called Ove. Your writing was clean and straightforward, with its gentle, episodic, and occasionally repetitive structure. The story had thematic elements regarding loneliness, with life’s numerous disappointments and the harsh reality of the world; the last chapters delivered some unexpected emotional blows but were balanced with… Continue Reading A Letter to Fredrik Backman
on Ambition is a force of natural proportion that drives individuals towards their goals and dreams. It has the ability to break the so-called “comfort zone” to allow for maximum development and growth. With all the good that ambition has the ability to bring it can also corrupt individuals to the point of making one… Continue Reading Ambition a driving force or curse?
on What is the role emotional courage plays when an individual experiences separation? Many people fail to see the importance of embracing something, despite being encouraged by others. It is not until they experience something drastic, such as the loss of someone important to them, that they realize that they went about it the wrong way,… Continue Reading Perseverance Through Loss
on When We Begin To Love: A Poetry Response We begin to love when we begin to lose. That is not to say that we do not love in the face of happiness; love can be strongest when we are strongest, and happiness has the ability to strengthen. However, there is an… Continue Reading When We Begin To Love – A Response
on Response to “Apologies for Living On” By Meena Kandasamy Freedom, freedom, freedom, unfortunately a privilege so many dream of. Not something that should be fought to gain, instead something that should be socially ingrained. Oppression is corruption and should cease to exist, Gender should not dictate your entitlements in life, society must begin to uplift.… Continue Reading The Desire For Freedom