You are the Universe

I explore the haunting truth that all perception is generated within the brain, making each person the center of their own reality. Through this lens, the piece questions the nature of empathy, survival, and whether anything we experience is truly real.

Tether

“But you have to. It’s the only way to sever the attachment.” Saria looked down at the fresh, crisp hundred-dollar bill. She raised it to her face and inhaled deeply, as if trying to absorb its essence. She thought of Darwin, one of her personalities. Struggling to keep his family afloat, this bill would beContinueContinue reading “Tether”

7 Steps Toward a Stress-Free Life

We all experience moments of stress each day of our lives. Whether it is the biologically low stress of simply waking up each morning or the emotionally high stress of an argument with your mother, stress is unavoidable. Here are 7 things that I do (or at least try to) each day to help withstandContinueContinue reading “7 Steps Toward a Stress-Free Life”

MY UNIVERSE KNOWS ME

Serendipity A funny thing happened on my way to becoming a published author. I have two creative nonfiction articles out there in the ether. I’ve been waiting for over four months for a reply from the publications I submitted them to. I’m also currently working on my first novel. My focus, career wise, was solelyContinueContinue reading “MY UNIVERSE KNOWS ME”

Seed of Growth

Today, I embarked on a journey to write a novel. I have been aware of this destination since I was a small child, but just today, at 42 years old, I have finally taken the first step toward making a lifelong dream a reality. It isn’t a dream I obsessed over, but I knew itContinueContinue reading “Seed of Growth”