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17 articles tagged with "deep thinking".

Personal4 min readDecember 12, 2015

A Letter to Pat

Hello, I just wanted to personally thank you for an incredible semester. I have never felt such a great feeling of discovery in my entire life because throughout the whole semester, I found myself in a state of deep...

Politics3 min readSeptember 11, 2015

The Importance of Being Human

I think that one of the things that we tend to forget nowadays is how to be human. How to be human to others and how to consider ourselves human. Being human to others is pretty straightforward. Treating your neighbor...

Nuggets of Wisdom2 min readAugust 8, 2015

Finding Your Inner Peace

Finding your inner peace is probably one of the hardest things that you can try in life. Given that there are hundreds of different challenges thrown at us on any given day, this is definitely not an easy feat. You might...

Culture3 min readAugust 1, 2015

Acting [insert color here]

Have you ever heard of the phrase “he’s acting so white” or anything else related to it regarding race? I know by personal experience that I have heard phrases as such throughout my whole life strictly in the U.S., never...

Personal2 min readJuly 25, 2015

Other Stuff That I Wish Would Have Happened Otherwise

It seems like it was just yesterday that I posted this, but alas, it feels like it’s time for another installment of ‘Stuff That I Wish Would Have Happened Otherwise‘. Just to recap. This is a list of what the title...

Politics18 min readJuly 2, 2015

Confederate Flag/Gay Pride Debate

It’s funny to me how these two controversial topics seem to have created one gigantic debate among people who are mere acquaintances as well as those who don’t even know each other. They just keep going back and forth,...

Fiction2 min readJune 13, 2015

Fun Friday Deux

Once upon a time, there was a man jogging outside in the park. Listening to some music. Admiring the environment around him. He casually strolled by the couple in the bench, staring deeply into each other’s eyes, waiting...

Culture4 min readJune 6, 2015

Appearance v. Reality

(I know that I’m a little late to the Caitlyn Jenner conversation, but I think that this topic goes in handy with this post) Sometimes, what we perceive isn’t the same as what truly is beneath the picture. People in the...

Personal3 min readApril 24, 2015

Stuff That I Wish Would Have Happened Otherwise

Sometimes, I wish a certain time in my life plays out a little differently than what actually happened. I think a lot of people think about these things that they wish had happened, but something else happens then...

Nuggets of Wisdom2 min readApril 18, 2015

Appreciation

I think learning how to appreciate something is one of the most powerful things that some people have forgotten in today’s society. Whether it’s as small as getting your coffee for free or enjoying something as...

Nuggets of Wisdom2 min readApril 3, 2015

Dedication

Have you ever wanted something so bad that you were willing to do anything to get it? Well, that right there takes dedication and perseverance, and I say this without any hidden meaning or subtlety. It’s really just a...

Morality2 min readFebruary 13, 2015

Religion’s Role On The World

I believe that religion is one of the most important aspects of today’s world, and let me explain, not because it’s arguably not a big aspect but because it’s more than just believing in some deity. There are people in...

Politics2 min readJanuary 23, 2015

Regarding Racism Part II

To continue from this, it’s a little ignorant to completely expect everyone to like everyone else, especially when it comes to different personalities, but it is a nice dream to have. Racism is one of those things that...

Politics1 min readJanuary 23, 2015

Regarding Racism Part I

Don’t be racist. End of story. Keep Reading: Part II

Morality2 min readJanuary 17, 2015

Envisioning A World Of Pacifism

I think one of the most important things to be aware of in today’s world is how globalized it is. However, with this globalization, the differences between cultures become more and more apparent, but these differences...

Socialization3 min readJanuary 15, 2015

The Beauty/Horrors Of Omegle

This post is pretty long. If you want, the main part to read is on the second paragraph. If not, then enjoy this first part. ENJOY IT! For those of you who don’t know, Omegle is an online chat website that puts you in a...

Personal2 min readJanuary 14, 2015

Trusting Your Thoughts With A Friend

My friend asked me if I wanted to workout. I haven’t lifted a single weight or ran even one mile in about a month, so I said yes. Afterwards, we ate at Cookout, and we started talking about the things that you should...