Protein and Fasting: An Hour-by-Hour Science Timeline
Fasting alters the body’s internal priorities. The introduction of protein during a fast changes the timeline of biological events significantly. To see this clearly, it helps to compare two parallel scenarios: one in which protein is withheld and another in which it is introduced. 0–4 Hours Into the Fast 4–8 Hours Into the Fast 8–12 […]
Embrace the Madness
Life rarely unfolds in a neat, predictable sequence. It comes with interruptions, detours, and storms that pull us off balance. To embrace the madness is to stop resisting this inherent unpredictability and instead see it as fuel for growth, creativity, and resilience. Madness here is not chaos for its own sake, but the wild energy […]
How to Keep Books in Your Garage
Books are surprisingly fragile. Paper reacts to moisture, heat, cold, and light, and once damage begins it is usually permanent. Storing books in a garage, whether insulated, finished, or unfinished, can work if you take steps to protect them from the elements. Temperature and Humidity The biggest threat to books is fluctuation in temperature and […]
Twelve Reflections on Identity: The Tension Between Inner Self and Outer Perception
Identity is not a single truth but a meeting place between what we know of ourselves and what others see. That tension becomes clearer when explored from different angles. The following twelve reflections each reveal a distinct dimension of this ongoing negotiation. 1. Solitude In solitude, identity belongs only to the inner self. You feel […]
Reflections on Identity: Four More Angles of Tension
Vulnerability Vulnerability is the point where the inner self steps into the open, unshielded. To reveal fears, desires, or insecurities is to risk reshaping the file others keep about you. Sometimes this leads to deeper connection, as people see you more fully and respond with compassion. Other times it exposes you to judgment or dismissal. […]
Reflections on Identity: Four Angles of Tension
Solitude In solitude, the inner self stands unchallenged. You are free from the shaping gaze of others and can rest in the truth that only you know. This private space allows honesty without performance, yet it also carries the risk of distortion. Without feedback, the self can become inflated, confused, or fragmented. Solitude reveals that […]
A Philosophical Reflection on Identity: The Tension Between Internal Self and External Perception
Identity sits at the crossroads between two realities: the one we hold privately within ourselves and the one that others construct about us. These two versions are rarely identical. The internal self is a fluid experience of memory, desire, and self-awareness, while the external perception is a mosaic built from fragments others observe and interpret. […]
Why You Should Always Be Practicing Your Posture and What That Looks Like in Practice
Posture is more than how you look when you sit or stand. It is the alignment of your bones, muscles, and joints in a way that minimizes strain, preserves energy, and allows your body to function at its best. Practicing good posture consistently can influence not only your physical health but also your mood, confidence, […]
You Only Exist in the Perception of Others
Human identity is not a fixed object but a shifting construction built partly within the minds of others. Each person you meet forms a mental file about you, a record shaped by what they observe, what they interpret, and what they choose to remember. This means that the version of you that exists in their […]
You Can’t Make Someone a Priority If There Are No Others in the List
The idea of making someone a priority is built on the notion of comparison. A priority only takes shape when measured against something else, when there are competing options to weigh and rank. Without alternatives, the concept itself collapses. If there is only one person on the list, calling them a priority becomes meaningless, because […]