Redefining our priorities for a post-pandemic era. — “Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits, and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love…these are what we stay alive for.” — Dead Poets Society (1989) Deny it all you want, but this world still prizes the masculine. …

Call it for what it really is: Easy Orientalism — You’re meditating with crystals in your altar-ish bedroom, with a Himalayan salt-lamp placed right next to your tarot cards and a yoga mat. Succulent plants (plastic) sit on the windowsill, right beneath your hanging fairy lights. To the left, I find a poster saying “Nama-slay” or “Namastay-in-Bed”. …

Here’s what you can do to stay both safe and sane — DISCLAIMER: This article pertains strictly to those who are dealing with a difficult home situation and/or individuals, and may not provide sufficient aid for extreme cases of domestic violence and abuse. …

(Other than the whopping student debt, of course) You’ll meet around 347858245 people — you can’t expect them all to stay. If someone decides to leave, wish them well and remain thankful for the lessons they’ve brought you. “You will be tested in the same way every time until you…