AI, Burgers, and the Absurdity of Our Times

AI, Burgers, and the Absurdity of Our Times

What a wild time to be alive. We’ve got AI generating poetry, fake presidents, and deepfaked puppies doing calculus—while people scroll through it all like they’re devouring a fast-food combo meal. No pause. No questions. Just… swipe, like, repost. Media is the new...
Behind the Gestures

Behind the Gestures

We’re all performers, in some way. We know the script—sweet words, kind gestures, well-timed affection. It’s easy to mistake that performance for love. But real love? Real connection? It’s not the curated highlight reel. It’s the behind-the-scenes. The unfiltered,...
It’s Not Transactional—It’s About Safety

It’s Not Transactional—It’s About Safety

There’s a difference between keeping score and seeking safety. One looks for leverage; the other looks for connection. This screenshot from Warpaint Journal hit something deep. It speaks to those of us who feel energy—who sense effort, tone, silence, and presence in...
The Guilt Default

The Guilt Default

Guilt has been my albatross. For as long as I can remember, it showed up uninvited—whenever someone was upset, disappointed, or simply didn’t approve. It didn’t matter if I had done something wrong. Guilt didn’t wait for truth or context. It just moved in, as if it...
This is such a powerful read.

This is such a powerful read.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/psychologist-how-to-stop-trump-narcissist_n_682df1cae4b09b7e5013a586 It’s not just about Trump or politics—it’s about understanding human behavior at its core. This article breaks down narcissistic traits in a way that makes you realize...
The Filtered Self and the Cost of Connection

The Filtered Self and the Cost of Connection

Most of us crave connection. Not the superficial kind, but the kind that sees us — the raw, unfiltered version. But here’s the paradox: to feel accepted, we often show only the parts of ourselves that feel safe to others. The version they can relate to. The one that...