We gaze at the stars for the same reason we gaze upon the ocean—to immerse ourselves in that expansive wholeness. To feel both insignificant and significant at the same time; insignificant in the presence of such vastness, significant in the unique ability to perceive it as such.
Consciousness
Stop Believing In Yourself
Here's a new thing I’m trying out: stop believing in yourself, and just BE yourself. Sometimes get so hung up on what it means to believe, that we lose sight of what we are trying to believe in.
Misfits and Meaning
What is the value of a healthy mental, emotional, and physical state of being? How do you find an appropriate balance between confidence and humility, or create personal boundaries that protect your wellbeing but still allow growth and healthy interaction? The answers are individual to each of us, though I imagine at their deepest roots they all grow from a common pool fed by the desire for love and safety.