October 2010
7 posts
Say You'll Go →
Boy. I’ve found myself listening to this song—almost on repeat—-for a few weeks now. It makes me happy and sad; hopeful and distraught; heavy and seeking all at the same time.
My new favorite word
Eudaimonia: the well-lived life that brings satisfaction. For the greeks, eudaimonia encompasses the seeking of pleasure, the pursuit of honor, a devotion to virture, a life of public service, a dedication to civic duty and the aquisition of wealth.
Plato believed that eudaimonia was the highest purpose of of human life. I believe that trying to fit all those things into life will either make...
Why I’m So Distraught →
You’ve probably been reading this blog lately and thinking YAY, Monica is back. Then, Oh what the hell is wrong with her?!?
Well, here’s what’s wrong with me.
Self-Rediscovery →
A wise man said to me last night, “What happened to the girl I knew who wanted to take over the world?”
As I shrugged and mumbled a non-answer, I realized I didn’t know.
What happened to that…
What to do when you start to fall apart →
Part of me wants to write a long essay on perseverance and “getting over it”. But today I don’t believe that I can get over this current obstacle with perseverance. It feels too deep and too wide,…
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