The Journal
The Journal: Essays on Art, Culture, and the Self
A collection of quiet reflections exploring the humanity found within various forms of artistic expression.
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FEATURED · The SelfFinding the Interior
Read essay: Finding the InteriorPictured above is a black swallowtail butterfly who, prior to freedom evergreen, was trapped around the roof of my back porch. Upon aiding its escape with patience, persistence, and a most convenient broom handle, it…
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In Defense of Beauty
Much like how society simultaneously loves and hates the artist, beauty is simultaneously revered and reviled.
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On Standards
The benchmark. The measure. The metric. The criterion. The gold standard. Notice anything? Standards are everywhere.
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The Spiritual Architect
The architect is revered for giving structure and shape to all manner of spaces man-made.
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The Humanity of the Written Word
When life’s frivolities and difficulties clog up our attention spans and seemingly crush our spirits, it is worth…
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The Endless Existential Tussle
Too often, holding on is motivated by fear rather than patience. And, too often, going beyond is the…
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Joy Beyond Ignition
Means are consistently sought to spark joy. But that joy can be even more elusive as means themselves…