Spiritual Journey Part XI: Thanksgiving

Hello again, viewers. It's been several months since I posted to this blog and considering the holiday I'm about to celebrate, I'd like to talk about giving thanks.
There are things, big and small, that we can be thankful for. I won't go into too much, but I am very thankful for many things this year.  Be thankful when you find the good.

Spiritual Journey X: Shared Pain

Hello again, everyone. While watching the Oscars on Sunday night and listening to Graham Moore's admonition to "stay weird," I realized something. The key to harmony comes from understanding pain. We may not share the exact same pain, but at one time or another, we each understand what it is like to be different. We hide who we are to try and fit in only to hate ourselves. Why should we hate ourselves for who we are if it isn't hurting anyone? Why should one person hate another person for their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or even something like a fandom they're in?
The crux of the Golden Rule is to love each other. Let's stay weird together.