John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, pondering the pandemic and how to calm yourself while facing it.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXIX: Lifting Each Other Up
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered. Here, he craves the camaraderie that comes with team sports.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXVIII
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered. Here, he shares how he tries to overcome his shadows and fears.
Bregman’s Theory: Evil Is Present, but Good Is Far More Plentiful
According to historian Rutger Bregman, humanity’s inherent goodness shines through when things are at their darkest.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXVII: You Are Beautiful and You Are Loved
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, reminding you that you are beautiful and you are loved.
Bregman’s Theory: The Nocebo Effect and the Puppy Within: The Two Conditions That Guide Us
According to a new theory, we humans are dictated by two conditions: the nocebo effect and our default for seeking play.
Bregman’s Theory: Despite Everything, Humanity Is Actually Decent
In a staggering new theory, historian Rutger Bregman believes that our species is actually a force for good, not ill.
In the 21st Century, Stupid Is the New Evil
As a species, we humans have made many a terrible/amazing thing. However, we’re fundamentally a stupid bunch, and I feel that’s what our legacy should be.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXVI
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, with a new story about family, community, and carpe diem.
Conventional Politicians Are Infinitely Weirder Than Marianne Williamson
Presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson is something different and worth watching, compared to the rest of the “status quo” field.