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Labeled by Design: Why Today’s Youth Are Angry—and Why It’s Not Their Fault

It is almost infuriating to hear people complain about and be angry with the youth of our nation—and the world—today. This has weighed on my heart for quite some time, and I believe it’s time to change the script. Before you get defensive and begin to respond that the youth are sorry, lazy, greedy, andContinueContinue reading “Labeled by Design: Why Today’s Youth Are Angry—and Why It’s Not Their Fault”

Common Sense Series: The Epidemic of Heartlessness

There’s a viral video circulating of a woman afraid to cross a long bridge, and a cop stepping up to help her by leading her across with his vehicle. Seems like a wholesome, heartwarming moment, right? Wrong—at least according to the comment section. Instead of celebrating an act of compassion and true public service, peopleContinueContinue reading “Common Sense Series: The Epidemic of Heartlessness”

Karma, Disasters, and the Disconnect: Restoring Balance in a Chaotic World + A Call for Compassion

There’s a word that seems to get thrown around with reckless abandon every time a disaster strikes or a tragedy unfolds: karma. Whether it’s in reference to a hurricane that devastates coastal communities, wildfires reducing entire towns to ashes, or even broader societal struggles, “karma” is often invoked as a weapon—used to justify suffering, assignContinueContinue reading “Karma, Disasters, and the Disconnect: Restoring Balance in a Chaotic World + A Call for Compassion”