Perspective

We retreat to items of nostalgia to protect ourselves. The paraphernalia reminds us of when our identities were concretely defined in a time of less turmoil. In reality this identity was only manifested with the help of hindsight, when understanding the turmoil we were embroiled in occurred.

This too, shall pass.

Making mistakes is easy, but terrifying. This culture is too risk averse, substituting confidence for happy accidents. Stick your neck out from time to time and you may find something worth getting hurt for.

Single Livin' is Easy Livin'

It's hard to put your heart in the hands of another, because they never seem to appreciate its full value.