Category: Persuasive Essays

Be Kind, Expand Your Mind: Beyond Binary Thinking

In a departure from my usual poetic openings, I’m going to start this piece with a bold claim – I believe that humans are capable of (and philosophically responsible for) expanding our minds, of moving beyond binary thinking, so that we can become better versions of ourselves. I believe that humans prefer basic binary thinking […]

Tarot: A Tool for Introspection and Growth

The year is 2017. I’m celebrating my birthday in my small hometown, back for the weekend after recently having moved to the “big city” in pursuit of my dreams. The event receives the regular birthday fanfare – friends, family, cake, gifts. I open a parcel from my two closest friends, gifted uncharacteristically by them both, […]