3/5 Stars Overall, I think this book was entertaining, and I do love a good philosophical read... however, it was slow to start and while I don't mind meandering around across the US as well as in the main character's mind, it became a bit excessive for me. After perusing some reviews on Goodreads I [...]
Category: philosophy
The Awakening – Kate Chopin
5/5 Stars. LOVED. IT. When I read the critiques at the end of this edition, especially the one by Willa Cather... I was shocked. So scathing! Maybe not everyone only writes about the amazing beauty of nature, Willa, come on. And so what if Edna is so much of an idealist, where do you think [...]
The Untethered Soul – Michael A. Singer
4/5 stars Overall, I really enjoyed this work. I appreciated how it emphasized that in order to find and experience inner peace and tranquility you have to live in the present moment because that's all you have. If you're feeling regret, you're living in the past and if you're feeling anxious you're living in the [...]
The Universe in a Single AtomÂ
The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality by His Holiness The Dalai Lama This book is perfect for critical thinkers and analytical minds like my own. For a very long time I have been trying to integrate my spiritual side with the logical and  inquisitive parts of myself and not [...]
The Trans[gender] Construct
Writing my master's thesis on women and success allowed me to immerse myself in the history of and current issues pertaining to gender. So while my scholarship did not focus on transgender issues, it did start some wheels turning in my head and I wanted a space to just share some thoughts which I'll bet [...]
Eternal Ocean of Words 