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Zoom Out: Chapter 4 – To Know Many Troubles and Wish Them Gone
Read more: Zoom Out: Chapter 4 – To Know Many Troubles and Wish Them GoneLife often has these very distinct moments where it gives us the sensation of our ski tips hanging over the edge. We’re at the top, the wind beckoning us to take the leap, but we don’t know how fast we’ll make it to the bottom or what will be there once we do. We can…
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Zoom Out: Chapter 3 – It’s My Turn to Panic
Read more: Zoom Out: Chapter 3 – It’s My Turn to PanicAhh the quarter life crisis…right on schedule! Some decide to run marathons, others break up with their significant other (or get broken up with). Some change their hair or maybe their job or they get a pet. The severity of the decision is directly proportional to the severity of the feelings of existentialism, as science…
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Zoom Out: Chapter 2 “The Things I Know as of Right Now”
Read more: Zoom Out: Chapter 2 “The Things I Know as of Right Now”Last week, I celebrated my 26th birthday. This was an interesting year for me. I often do a lot of reflecting during that time of year, and again during the holiday season, but the time I spend reflecting and turning inward often brings me to unique places mentally. I am able to take full stock…
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Zoom Out: Chapter 1 “Who Will I Become?”
Read more: Zoom Out: Chapter 1 “Who Will I Become?”About a millennia ago, when I was just about to start high school, my mother and I were taking a walk in our neighborhood and at the top of the hill we could see almost the entire town. Across the way, with an unobstructed view was the local college, a school that will remain nameless…
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Zoom Out: Life As I Know It
Read more: Zoom Out: Life As I Know ItI think it’s time to get beyond the stereotype that those above the age of 30 always know more than those in their 20’s do. Let me be clear, I believe there is a lot of truth to it. I have no doubt that I’ll know more as I gather life experiences, but I like…