Self

I’ve written an annual review every year for the last 17 years, and they’re getting weirder. This one is no exception! Here we go. — I was about to start this review by talking about a thing I realized in therapy recently, until I read my review from last year and could see that I was talking about it back then too. Here it is anyway. Recently (aka over the last year or two), I’ve…

How Project Blueprint might be innovating anti-aging medicine — or not. — Bryan Johnson is 45. His sparsely decorated room is completely dark. An expensive air filter hums while a white noise machine plays through the night. They seem to help: he routinely scores in the 99th percentile in sleep…

I haven't been okay this May. — After experiencing an entire month that was low, I want to tell you what helped me. It hasn’t been easy. The sensation on my chest feels so heavy that I’ve actually clenched it with my hands waiting for it to stop feeling that way. I’ve sometimes put both my hands…

Freedom is the ultimate goal — “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” — Ralph Ellison Self-discovery is a profound journey. It’s truly liberating. Throughout our lives, we often grapple with questions about our purpose, identity, and place in the world. In the pursuit of these answers, we embark on a transformative path that…

For far too long, I’ve been trying to put something into words, but doing so practically feels impossible. My mind is cluttered with endlessly racing thoughts, and as soon as I try to describe what weighs it down, I find myself at a loss for words. The reality is that…

I prefer to be a time millionaire than a material millionaire. “What if I had only one day left to live?” This is the name of a song by the German band “Basis,” that my favorite radio station played non-stop. I was 12 then and often thought about what I…

Even when we don’t anticipate anything in return, we should always act with kindness and compassion. Being wise is my choice, Being nice with a full heart is my peace. Expectations sometimes hurt, But little do we know That doing anything for someone out of love Is not expected to be returned. Every human is beautiful, And we should honor it. Hard times and struggles with…

Several years ago, I went through some rough times and spent some time depressed. I really didn’t like myself and thought about how much better off everyone I knew would be without me around. I recognized this as dangerous thinking and wanted to like myself but didn’t know how. Reading…