Put the Camera Down What if you're not here to capture the moment—but to be the aperture it passes through?
When Meta Conversations Start to Sound Like Sermons I’ve been writing and thinking so much about how I think, it’s started to shape my real-life conversations — sometimes in ways that feel disconnected. When does thoughtful reflection cross the line into sermonizing? And how do we find balance between clarity and presence?
The Stranger With My Name I’ve heard people describe me in ways I barely recognize. At first, it felt like they were talking about someone else. But now I’m wondering—what if they’re seeing something I haven’t figured out how to see in myself?
How I Wrote “Living in the Comments” This post was already about self-doubt. So writing it with an AI didn’t make it easier—it made the mirror sharper.
Living in the Comments Sometimes I’m not writing for clarity. I’m writing to defend myself against a comment that hasn’t been written yet.
The Cost of Sophistication Getting sharper comes at a cost. The more refined your thinking becomes, the more you risk drifting into isolation. This post explores the hidden tax of clarity—and what it means to stay reachable without dumbing yourself down.
The Role of Self-Awareness in Every Tool I Use I don’t chase tools anymore. If it fights my instincts or adds ceremony, I’m out. If it sharpens my clarity, it stays. That’s the filter.