Bracing for overstimulation: Mental health amid chaos and worry
In a few months time, I plan to get in my car and roam. I’ll be on the road for several weeks, beginning in mid-June. I want to discover odd … Continue reading
April 30, 2019 · Leave a comment
A Cynic’s Guide to Honeymooning
This morning I read an essay by Charles Comey, “Against Honeymoons,” and I thought of our cultural swerving on the spectrum between total cynicism and diehard idealism. Let’s back up. … Continue reading
January 30, 2019 · Leave a comment
Meditation for People Who Hate It
This is the fourth installment in the Meaningfulness Project series, an essay project devoted to exploring a sense of purpose through long-term commitment to core values. I’ve struggled a lot with … Continue reading
September 4, 2017 · 2 Comments
Think Out Loud 