SAM Frida

“There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that my ignorance is...

This quote is a perfect reminder that true wisdom goes beyond what we learn in books or from formal education. It comes from a deeper place—experiencing and feeling life fully. You can hold a degree or even multiple titles, but if you haven’t lived those experiences...

I’m not particularly driven by politics, but stepping back and watching the current political landscape feels like observing two kids at school, each representing their own group. It’s no longer about intelligent policies; it’s become a battle of personalities. To be...

When someone tries to love you, you let them.

Applicable to both mental and physical oppression. We create a war within us, when we are silenced and oppressed. We create a war when we oppress others.

Being real isn’t always perceived as kind, but for me, there’s no other way. To be anything less than real would feel like living a lie.

Living authentically can come at a cost—some people may distance themselves, criticize, or resent your truth. When your authenticity disrupts the facades others maintain, it challenges their carefully crafted personas. This discomfort often leads to rejection or...