between others. it’s something i’ve always been good at and take pride in doing in the everyday. i just want to make the proverbial “it“ mean something.
whether that be small, like recommending a local shop to a friend looking for something. or “big“, like referring someone to a future partner or job. it can be done with or without words, whether through advice or a simple nudge.
i like to bring people together, create communities, or provide jumping off points. without sounding grandiose, i feel like my life’s work is to inspire.
i think eventually i’ll settle my jittery hands on a specific craft that acts as a visual language to accomplish this, as i've always been fond of art. but, i don’t think that’s all that’s in store for me, one big grand statement. i think my impact translates into everything i pursue.
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the feeling i get after finishing a really good movie or finding a new artist to love
finding joy and inspiration in the achievements of my friends and family, and knowing that they're proud of me like i am proud of them
Dec 22, 2024
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And being put onto things.
Art and culture is the most beautiful of human experiences and I've always craved a specific place where people share that belief.
Feb 2, 2025
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Part of teaching people to make sense of an ancient manuscript (in 2025) that was written to a different people group, in a different time, in a different culture and setting, with specific meaning requires nuancing broad ideas and attempting to bridge the gap between middle eastern religion & western post-modernism. The 30-45 minutes I am given rarely covers everything I want to teach and so I spend hours prepping & studying to be able to relay it over in a way that makes sense. A lot of times I know that I’ve barely planted an idea in someone. But sometimes you get someone that locks in and suddenly they get it and it’s the best thing in the world. Case in point — had a guy who had never sat in any sort of religious setting and he got to experience his first ever teaching via my mix of chaos & charts & witty snippets. He approached me afterwards and said, and I quote “You made that Jesus guy seem really kind. He’s actually pretty fucking awesome huh?” — and although I wouldn’t have used that exact phrase to explain the thought, it was clear that he got the main point clearly & concisely. It is a blast to unpack religion + explain it to people in a way that makes sense while simultaneously healing the trauma that I carry from childhood. And if that a person walks out encouraged to love their neighbor more? Or check in on their elderly family? Or give money to a charity that needs it? That’s a job well done.
Jan 3, 2025
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- my lore is interesting
- people enjoy being around me
- my anecdotes are unique
- i don’t scare people
- my best is actually good
- i can perform hard tasks
- my confidence isn’t a facade
- i am a bundle of joy
May 6, 2024
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and believing women
May 8, 2024