Earlier today, I was thinking about apocalyptic moments. My life is teeming with those instances of surreal hyper-awareness. Visual stimuli, audio input, self-inflicted emotional strain, and the rhythmic oscillations of sinusoidal energy waves often overwhelm me. I've said before that my life is a perpetual existential crisis. Though a bit of an exaggeration, it's quite true. Each day I feel as if I'm tumbling into… Continue Reading
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Ten Poems to Say Goodbye
“A goodbye is an opportunity for forgiveness, kindness, intimacy, and ultimately for love and a deepening acceptance of life as it is instead of what it was or what we may have wanted it to be.” Saying goodbye can be one of the most trying experiences, whether it be to a dying family member, a… Continue Reading
Enjoy Every Sandwich: Living Each Day as If It Were Your Last
Would today be a good day to die? Honestly, take a few minutes to think about it. Are you content where you are and happy with what you’ve accomplished? Have you made a difference, left the world a better place? At age 52, Lee Lipsenthal, a successful and widely recognized and respected physician, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer.… Continue Reading
I want to die working on a rice paddy in China
My seventh grade teacher, Mrs. E, said to the class once: “I want to die working on a rice paddy in China.” I didn’t understand. I sifted through my memories and knowledge and tried so hard to figure out why on earth this amazing woman would want to be poor, tired, and away from her family. That memory… Continue Reading
Miracles
There are only miracles in life, and to one degree or another they all console, caress, and enrich. However, in order to avoid overwhelming our infinitesimal understanding of the world, some of these miracles are disguised as unpleasant surprises, painful circumstances, and toxic relationships – all of which are rarely seen for who or what… Continue Reading