The trouble with getting rid of unnecessary pride is that it has a tendency to be called out by those who don't have a pride problem. Introspection rarely renders consideration of oneself as prideful or delusional. Rather, introspection often results in amplification of seeded thoughts, which if left unchecked, spiral out of control. Maybe this speaks to …
Author: sunflowerswords
I am a student, first and foremost. I live by the adage that I should never let an end of schooling be an end of my education. If I have not learned something new every day, then I have wasted time and my space in that time. I believe that I am conscious of my existence, and that existence relies heavily on a network consisting of God, family, friends, and even those who are not my friends. As a human, I am a social creature, and am therefore bound to contribute something to the world. The thing which I contribute should be something that helps sustain the network that sustains me and gives meaning to my life.
Down to the River
There comes a time in life when one's goals or dreams or wants or desires are put under scrutiny, much like a very drawn-out 2km race. The time comes when even your family may have doubts about what you choose to do with your life, no matter how noble the cause (in this case, that's more …
Hey Stranger
As with any exercise, writing comes from an internal muscle of habit that weakens without constant use. I have let that muscle go untested for a while, and I realize that I miss it. Taking up this exercise again is strange, being so old and new at the same time. It is like talking to …
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