As the physical embodiment of our consciousness, the human body is a metaphorical gold mine, reminding me how best to live my life. How can the behavior of the microscopic world enhance the macroscopic? Here are a few of my favorite insights: Motion is essential. When was the last time you went for a walk,…
My toes grasp for a foothold and my forearms scream as I tighten my sweaty grip on the ledge above me. Slowly, my left toe slides down the wall, coming to a stop on a small knob. My left leg is bent and I lean as close to the wall as I can to relieve…
Back in ninth grade, my best friend wrote down a list of qualities she found on the internet and felt I had. The only proof of this list exists in my senior yearbook. I took pride in the list she had made for me, but I did not understand how deeply I internalized the meaning…
New year. Clean slate. Fresh opportunity. I love the new year because I am a habitual goal setter. Like everyone, I believe that this year will be different. This time I will get the six pack, I will launch that website, and I will finally learn Spanish (or French or both!). And like all people,…