A void. Blank space. Instead of screaming the benefits of what you have, highlight the impact when it’s gone. Photo by Nathan Watson on Unsplash.

The norms of society, the norms of one’s social circle, are more moldable than you might think. Pieces of opinion and literature shape it constantly. How are you contributing to the end product? Photo by Nathan Watson on Unsplash.

To spark annoyance, anger, possessiveness, excitement, or a feeling at all in regard to a story or character is a special art form. Whether it’s in literature or on film a powerful portrayal of emotion is precious. Information without emotion is dead. Photo by Tobias Rademacher on Unsplash.

The hesitation to be oneself is driven by the fear of ostracization. Many combat that fear with the mindset that ‘Only you can appreciate the genius that is you.’ and ‘At the end of the day you’re not gonna die with the feelings of other people – you’re going to die yourself.’ And although there’s…

So often we want the same outcome but have different approaches to get there. If you’re able to establish, and keep top of mind, that the same outcome is desired a cordial conversation can ensue. And suddenly, even if you don’t agree on the means, you can simply try to understand their outlook. And then…