I say things
"We hate most in others what we dislike in ourselves." "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." "Ultimately all idolatry is worship of the self projected and objectified: all idolization is self-idolization." These sentiments are used to explain the phenomena of hatred, imitation, and idolization. Each is relatively easy to consume, comprehend, as well as … Continue reading Hatred, Imitation, and Idolization
It is often said that change is the only true constant in this world. While this sentiment resonates with many, it isn't entirely true. Death is also a constant. And taxes, if you're from the US. That said, change is a naturally occurring part of life. Regardless of the time, place, or circumstance, things change. … Continue reading Change and Love
The titular subjects of this post are often confused as being synonyms, much like jealousy & envy, in which the former may be seen as the fear of loss and the latter as the desire of what another has. But just like jealousy & envy, regret & remorse may hold similar feelings but drastically different … Continue reading Regret v Remorse: The Difference
An inevitability throughout anyone and everyone's life is that one will feel pain at some point. What is this pain--why does it feel so inherently... bad? It can be caused by any number of things, whether it be something as severe and debilitating as the loss of a loved one, or something relatively insignificant like … Continue reading What is Pain
Pride can be argued to be an excess of confidence mixed with the ego and a lack of humility. Much like confidence, pride contains within it an affirmation or belief of one's value. Whereas cockiness is the pure excess of confidence, in which one believes their abilities to be far beyond their limits, pride is … Continue reading Pride & Fear
We, by nature, are prone to assumptions. This leads us to miscommunication, and our fear of both vulnerability and embarrassment (rooted in the fear of rejection) prevents us from seeking clarification. Some might call this phenomenon "overthinking." As in "don't worry, I'm sure you're just overthinking it" when trying to assure someone that the lack … Continue reading The Power of a Small Gesture
The Verbose Vomiteer 