The universe is mind-blowingly huge! Trying to put the numbers & distances in perspective, it very quickly exceeds our every day understanding. Yet again, I'm reminded how amazing my tiny life is.

A positive, happy memory for #ThrowBackThursday started by Simon Says. • Here are a few set in my childhood home centered around the adventures I had with my brother. #SimplePleasures

I've been conflicted about the idea of attending college/university. Why? I get into my personal concerns over critical & creative thinking, & question what's fueling the idea of attending, anyway.

Although a week late, in light of World Mental Health Day, a few things I keep an eye out for & do to keep tabs on my depression, & the struggles I have with anxiety. #EndTheStigma

In reading Lightman's "The Accidental Universe", I learned that some scientists embrace the idea of a multiverse to explain the universe's precision, while others believe in Intelligent Design. Why?

I adopted a new kitten, yesterday, and share a little about our initial encounters. Listen to her purr & learn the name I settled on for this precious little girl. 😻

What is empathy? What are the components? From John DeVore, empathy "is a skill that requires imagination & humility & compassion." This in mind, I look at where & why we may struggle with empathy.

On Canadian Thanksgiving, I share what I'm grateful for, using some of Robin Hobb's quotes to better convey my experiences with mindfulness & meditation.

Does Capitalism feed or perpetuate loneliness? With a background in neurobiology & psychiatry, Dr. Amy Banks seems to think so. Should we redefine The American Dream? Or consider reshaping society?

After the mass shooting in Vegas, I have some impassioned thoughts on guns, protection, gun control vs banning, the “price of freedom”, the value of human life, and more.