Sharing is caring, but we don’t need to be connected every second of the day. We weren’t meant to be plugged into millions of people’s inner sanctum at every turn. However, that’s where we are, and it’s unclear whether or not the pros of this behavior outweigh the cons. Social Media I have a few friends that avoid social media like the plague. I’ve thought about joining them, but I enjoy being connected. I’ve found efficient ways to use social media by way of F.B. Purity and browser ad blockers. I do not subscribe to apps, groups, or pages to avoid extra spam. Despite using these methods, the flood of information is still high. ...

Layers of self are infinite. When we are born, we come out as a complicated entity with around 30 trillion cells. That’s a lot of complexity. As we grow, we become more complex as we consume about 34 GB of information per day, according to a 2009 study. Our thoughts become more sophisticated, and so do our problems. My Layers I have been hyper introspective for the past few years. As I pore over myself, I’ve noticed many layers that I never saw before. I’ve picked apart why I do certain things and have unsurprisingly come to a greater understanding. ...

Who are you, really? It’s a question that has haunted humanity since the dawn of human consciousness. Many philosophers center the entirety of their philosophy around answering that question. It’s a question that will never be answered, yet we never keep trying. Why Are You? I’ve found that asking why to be much more fruitful than asking who. Asking why has lead me to understand myself in ways I could never have imagined. It centers my existence, enables swift and decisive actions, and it fills me with purpose. ...

My inner voice hears a million screaming lifeforms clamoring for attention. My life is a series of prods and pokes from these lifeforms. I’ve allowed many of them to guide me. I’ve learned much from them, and they have learned much from me. The Ride It can be fun to take a ride with a friend. It’s easy to let them lead me someplace I’ve never been before. However, it’s not fun to be taken for a ride, only to lose myself along the way. ...

Stirring the pot usually has a negative connotation. When people stir the pot, it’s often with the intent of causing drama. However, stirring your own pot of emotions and thoughts can lead to fruitful outcomes. Self Exploration We are all infinitely complex beings. Our experiences shape us into the beings we are right now. I’ve spent most of my life exploring the world around me. I’ve always been introspective, but I never deeply explored my inner self. The last several-year journey of self-exploration is both perplexing and illuminating. ...