Here are 6 reasons why we should stop this silliness, both reading book critiques and writing them — #1: No Book Is Factually Good or Bad Take two separate reviews of the same book, a debut literary novel from a New York publisher. One review remarked on the author’s appealing ability and talent to “turn a phrase” and thus, write well. The other commented on her “bumbling, stilted prose.” Then, get this, both reviews quoted the…

Much of what we say and do is well-intentioned, but it either falls short or just causes more pain — When someone in our lives is suddenly grieving for the loss of a loved one in their life, this tends (assuming we have a heart) to pain us too. It can also leave us feeling awkward, unsure of what to say, tongue-tied, and even fearful of saying or doing the…

And seven sweet ones we can replace with. — If we consider each of these prominent American values, they generally seem to perpetuate rather than diminish oppression in some form. And they do this both working together and individually. Conversely, there are a number of values our culture could adopt and embody that would diminish and potentially even eradicate…

Here’s why this can be unintentionally dismissive or downplaying — Initial important note: this article, like most of them, is merely opinion. It is my own humble perspective and idea on the topic. It is but one way to look at the issue, out of many other ways. Thus, you can consider, be open to, and curious about ruminating on…

Here are seven ways it’s intolerant, unkind, and ignorant — Cancel culture is something that, though its intentions are often well-meaning and decent, has largely gone off the rails. Though a lot of people intend things like political correctness and “canceling,” to be a show of protectiveness or kindness to others, cancel culture is quite the opposite of both these…

And 20 benefits you’ll gain in breaking this habit — Give it some mindful thought and ask yourself, what do I often, or even always end up doing in the moments of pause throughout my day? When you’re cooking or sitting down and eating your meal, what do you grab and do at the same time? If you have ten…

Hint: In any moment of pause, such as while eating a meal or waiting for someone, what do you find yourself reaching for…? — When you were a kid (assuming that right now while reading this, you’re over the age of, say, thirty), what did you spend a lot of your time doing? Probably things like playing outside a lot, riding bikes, making up all sorts of fun games with neighborhood kids or friends…

A brief crash course on science clearly needed for a lot of people — A fetus is a collection of cells that have been fertilized. It is alive the way any clustering of cells is, such as a collection of living cells floating in a pond or a cluster of cells in a petri dish, or a group of cells inside the womb of…

A brief review on a few crucial ways to live a decent life — #1- Not putting in the effort to listen well, with focus and genuine interest A lot of people think they’re great listeners. Very few actually are. How do I know this? The easiest answer is life experience. Think about it. How often do you notice and feel that someone you’re hanging out with or talking to, a close friend, a colleague, your partner, or…