How Can I Help You?
How can I help you? Is there anything I can do to help? Would you like some help? Words can change another person’s life forever. In the spiritual world, speaking to others is seen as more than mere communication; it is a transfer of energy and a primary tool for co-creating reality and connection. Spiritual […]
Beneath The Masks
Beneath the faces we have learned to wear The polished words, the careful, measured air There lives a self that whispers in the night A voice that knows what’s wrong and knows what’s right We build our walls with shields and borrowed dreams With others’ expectations, and careful seams But sometimes in the quiet, still, and […]
My Cleota
There is no other profession that can compare to the beauty industry in terms of connection. The deep relationship between a woman and her hairdresser has been well-documented for centuries. This is how John Steinbeck put it. It is my considered opinion that the hairdresser is the most influential person in any community. When the […]
Being Human. Does it really matter?
The question of “what it means to be human” has been a cornerstone of philosophical inquiry for millennia. While seemingly abstract, this question has profound implications for technology, particularly in fields like Artificial Intelligence, bioethics, and human-computer interaction. Understanding the philosophical underpinnings of “humanness” is crucial for developing technologies that augment, rather than diminish, what […]
Connection
Loneliness isn’t a new phenomenon. We’ve examined it, discussed it, and lamented over it for decades. Smartphones have worsened it. Social media has made it widespread. And now, even artificial intelligence—offering the promise of companionship and understanding—is only deepening our sense of isolation. Recent studies confirm a disturbing truth: The more people rely on chatbots like ChatGPT […]
Color Her Purple
In twilight’s embrace, where shadows dance,The violet blooms sing of a mystical chance.Whispers of secrets carried on the air,A magical world, both delicate and rare. In dusky gardens where night takes flight,Dreams woven softly in shades of deep light.Each petal a story, a wish set to soar,In the heart of the violet, we long for […]
What’s Next?
An author finishing a manuscript often experiences a mix of elation and sadness, feeling both a profound sense of accomplishment and relief, alongside a sense of loss, as they are unmoored from the daily task. This can lead to a bittersweet “book hangover” where the author is proud of their achievement but also sad to […]
I’m Finally Me
I was obsessed with the perfect picture of life. So I searched my world in and out. And for a moment I said, Do you know if this is it? Is this what it’s all about? I looked at life through foggy lenses My camera head was worn with too much pride I thought it […]
