In a society run by feelings, there is one feeling that is ruthlessly suppressed. While anger, lust, greed, hate, and every other emotion under the sun is allowed to run wild, this one feeling is shunned, and any attempt to invoke it is met with a storm of vitriol. That feeling is shame, and a … Continue reading Why Shame is Good
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Life Is Not About Not Suffering
A few days ago, I was reading an article on the web, when I came across a quote that stood out to me and exposes one of the great evils of our times. It was near the end of the article, quoting one of my fellow Millennials explaining why she thought it was immoral to … Continue reading Life Is Not About Not Suffering
Selfishness, Society, And The Breakdown Of The Family
Our society is thoroughly broken, as you have doubtless noticed. Many explanations have been proffered as to why a society as wealthy and powerful as that of the United States should be falling apart, riven by riots, political infighting, and racial tension. While it ultimately tracks back to the fallen nature of humanity, fallen humans … Continue reading Selfishness, Society, And The Breakdown Of The Family