Women proposing is still the exception but here's why you shouldn't let that stop you. Includes inspirational examples of women who proposed.Continue reading
Category: The World & the Collective
A collection of articles exploring the connection between our inner work and the outer world. Features reflections on collective energy, conscious action, and how to navigate our complex modern world with soul and integrity.
We’re Failing Male Victims of Sexual Assault; Here’s What You Need to Know
When it comes to sexual violence against men, we’ve failed as a society. Find out how you can be a part of the solution instead.Continue reading
Are You Feeling Pangry* Now? (*=Pandemic-Angry)
Discover what an analysis of over 20,000,000 million tweets suggests about pandemic-related angriness... and what you can do about pangriness.Continue reading
What Made the “I Have a Dream” Speech So Special?
Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech has a surprising backstory. Find out more about what made the speech so special!Continue reading
Godwin’s Law or: How to Be Less Wrong When You Call Someone a Nazi
Godwin's Law is one of the foundational principle of the web. A German (yours truly!) shares why Nazi comparisons are so problematic and what to do instead.Continue reading
Germany’s History Will Make You Less Naive About Data Privacy
Many people assume that their data privacy doesn't matter. Here's the chilling answer to the question: "What's the worst that could happen?"Continue reading
5 Powerful Lessons From Two Everyday Heroes & Muhammad Ali
What does it mean to be a hero? Here are 5 powerful lessons from two everyday heroes and Muhammad Ali that show that anyone can be a hero. Continue reading
How to Breathe in a World Gone Mad
As a child, I once fell down on an iron railing I had been balancing on. When my ribs connected with the iron railing, the air was crushed out of...Continue reading
Dear America, Here’s What This Alien Wants You to Know
In 2016, I suddenly found myself in the midst of a civil war. This was surprising to me. After all, I hadn’t time-traveled to the Earth’s past. All I had done was move to the United States from my native habitat.Continue reading
A Legal Analysis of the Statement That “Blue Lives Matter”
From a human rights perspective, there are important differences between "Black Lives Matter" and "Blue Lives Matter." A lawyer (yours truly!) explains them in 2 minutes.Continue reading