Coexistence

Since it’s International Men’s Day, I’d like to take this opportunity to open up the conversation about what it means to “be a man.” In today’s society, what we define as masculinity ultimately has nothing to do with what it really means to be a man. We spread shame and guilt if a man is not big a

I don’t even know where to begin about my year in 2018 - This past year has been the year of growth and self nurturance. This year my heart grew, it broke, and it grew again. I lost a lover and a life, but learned to love myself better and create a life I’d rather be living. I cultivated many new a

“Normal” is held in place by privilege. The gay marriage debate exemplifies the flawed idea of assimilation or “extending the privilege” as a solution for an oppression caused by the institutionalizing of sex and relationships. A completely open system for marriage is a basic human right, but merely

On my walk to my train this morning I passed by a lady sitting cross legged in the grass, enjoying the newfound springtide & morning sunshine. I told her to have a lovely morning ☀️ and she proceeded to ask me if I’ve had anything to eat yet, willingly sharing some energy snacks Thank you lady for

Today, I chatted with a friend about the importance of truly listening to someone in order to have a genuine conversation. As being constantly distracted is something I struggle with on a daily basis, yet am planning on making a living solely based on listening to people, I think it’s important to r

Fellow friends, peers, colleagues, classmates, family members, citizens, non-citizens, politicians, educators, researchers, buisness men/women, etc. please let me discuss with you the importance of challenging your mind & perspective away from today's (certainly not correct) society. It seems to me,

Earth Day has always been an intensely passionate, globally celebrated day for me as it holds such a heavy, yet welcoming place in my life, heart, & soul. This year, Earth Day is more important than it ever has been before. Not only is it a day of celebration for this unique, mind-blowing rotating p

"There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue these." - Michael Nolan I cannot tell you how many times people have told me "you would have gotten a better degree at this school" or that majors in college I am interested in and pursuing "aren

I'm afraid that something so important among human beings and their interactions with one another has become lost; respect. Ive learned the hard way multiple times and yet again that people just simply do not have respect for one another when it comes down to the evil of temptation. Let me remind y

Mental health is simply something we cannot ignore in one another, let alone ourselves, ESPECIALLY ourselves. Today is all about acknowledging and accepting the fact that these issues are real, and those who are suffering deserve help in any form that may be. As someone who comes from a family with

I am truly at a loss for words... The only thing we can really do from this point forward, is to forcefully power this country with love, acceptance, and human connection. With all the division this election has created, (by adding fear, hate, judgement, speculation, etc.) I am standing strong with

I don't know why I feel things so deeply or why my emotions run so wild--sometimes I think it's due to the fact that I'm a taurus among these stars & sometimes I think that's silly and I can just feel the Earth breathe from underneath me (but I think that's a taurus trait too ♉️) With a heart this

I've said this again & again, yet I will continue to share this mental wealth with the world until I am no longer present in it. Some say I let others walk all over me, and some say I give too many chances to people who don't deserve them. Yet somehow, every time I always turn around with the same r

Today I’ve stumbled across an overlying theme; that theme being to check your privilege. Today I challenge you to recognize those systemically placed in marginalized groups - are you placed in one? If you’re not, recognize that you were born into a world that was made for you. Today I challenge you

Being in a helping profession, it seems to be expected that we should know how to effectively and professionally deal with our own pains and sorrows. How does one perform therapy to oneself? In an article my professor shared with me called "The Hurting Counselor," my eyes were opened and my self-est

It has taken me a long open-close at work to congest all that I need to say about this very day. The acknowledgment of pride weekend/week/month/life holds an ENORMOUS place in my heart. Not only do I identify with the LGBTQ+ community, but I also promote, dedicate part of my career, and hold a majo

Family, friends, & people of Facebook... Whether you were a fan of Avicii or not, you’ve probably heard about his recent death at 28 years of age. Recently his family came out with a statement announcing his death was due to suicide, and being a fan of Avicii since his rise to stardom, my heart sunk

For an assignment in one of my previous classes, we had to right an appeal letter to anyone we choose, regarding a human or civil rights issue. As my uncle has schizophrenia and struggles with health care in America, I decided to write my letter to President Trump on the issue. *still no response*

One of my new most favorite Colorado natives did this amazing, tear-jerking, heart-filling speech on humanity I think I may have ever heard. Take a listen, and be enlightened to how we can act as humans towards one another again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIAm1g_Vgn0

I currently volunteer my time at "The Gathering Place," which tends to hold a very special place in my heart and life. This is a non-profit organization that offers a safe place for women and transgender women who are living in extreme poverty and/or are homeless. Most shelters around the city of De

If I've learned anything in this lifetime, I've learned that nothing is perfect, ever, & it will always rain. But I've also learned that how you handle that rain is a direct reflection on yourself. You can choose to use your strength from sorrow to hurt others, or you can choose to use it to protect

Everything in the world right now is creating challenges for peace on this floating rock we all share our existences on; poverty, hunger, violence, racism, corruption, social & gender inequalities, socioeconomic status - the list goes on and on. Let me remind you all again that every passing strange

I am a strong believer in doing random acts of kindness for friends, family, myself, and most importantly, complete strangers. Random acts of kindness are POWERFUL in profound ways. Many people in this culture and this current day society, are afraid to look strangers in the eye and truly ask them h

When I first started discovering the power of meditation and how it exercises the brain, I started to realize the importance of the exercise itself. While I've tried to explain this exact thought to everyone during my lifetime, I have finally found the words to push this knowledge through my words o

People are constantly asking me, "how can you be so nice", "Taylor, you're too nice you need to stand up for yourself", ect. Growing up I never questioned it and thought it was me being vulnerable. However, as I grew up I started to question why people thought I was being too nice, and quite frankl

The ancient Maya's & Aztec's used the seed of cacao as their form of currency, because after some time the cacao bean rots, therefore diminishing material richness. In that culture, the rich were only the ones of higher self. I envy that culture.