Survival
I Get It, We Can Survive Anything. Now Can I Get Some Rest?
Okay, I get. It’s you and me against the world. The universe must think I need a zillion reminders of that or something.
February 26, 2021
Category: Survival
Survival
Present Self Spends. Future Self Gets Stuck with the Bill.
What an unfortunate trap it is that we fall into: Present self spends. Future self gets stuck with the bill.
February 24, 2021
Survival
How Do You Know the Difference Between Difficult & a Hopeless Cause?
“How do you know the difference between difficult and a hopeless cause?” they ask me.
February 23, 2021
Mental Health
It’s Only After You’re Safe That You Fall Apart
I don’t panic. Even in a life-threatening situation. I don’t panic.
Not then.
No, it’s only after the immediate danger is over that I start to panic. It’s only after I’m safe that I fall apart.
February 19, 2021
Self Improvement
Advice That Requires Time Travel Is Rude & Useless
Instead of saying, “WHY DID YOU DO THAT?” or “OMG, you should have done X and you wouldn’t have this problem” while there’s still a crisis… just wait until after the problem is solved. (And even better, help solve the problem.)
February 18, 2021
Survival
Trying to Stay Warm During a Series of Blackouts
I’m trying to stay warm during a series of blackouts. I hope things calm down soon. Until then, I’m doing my best to weather the uncertainty.
February 17, 2021
Relationships
Don’t Worry, I’ll Get This One; You’ll Get the Next.
A few years ago, I did one of the most stressful things I’ve ever done: I stayed behind in a house, fixed it up, and
February 4, 2021
Survival
I Went to Bed Full of Dread But Woke Up Light
I was filled with dread when I lay down to sleep last night. I’d hit a dark spot late into the day. A pocket of
February 3, 2021
Mental Health
There’s Nothing to Do — and at the Same Time Too Much
“I’m getting really sick of this,” a friend confesses. “I know what you mean,” I say. Because I do. Neither of us have been out
January 29, 2021
Survival
I’m Glad I Didn’t Quit When I Felt Things Were Hopeless. I Hope You Don’t Quit Either.
Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come.
January 26, 2021
