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.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXV
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, with a new story about, and for, his dad.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXIV
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, weighs in on the topic of abortion and ponders both sides.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXIII
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, with two new stories about death and the always gone girl.