…The nature of motivations that direct an individual’s course of action Often times, we have a desire to attain things – these things could be physical, tangible items or on a more abstract level,[…]
Tag: understanding
Yasmeen.
** Warning; The poem below touches on ideas of religion and culture that may be sensitive to some readers. I advise those who choose to read this post proceed with an open heart and an[…]
This Loving
I love you. We’ve all heard these words before. We’ve said them before. We’ve given them out like they were candies wrapped in little blue boxes with silver strings, we’ve imagined them into our[…]
Not Understanding
I believe the most tragic thing that can happen to someone is not the death of a loved one or one’s self, but the loss or inability to understand. I do not mean understanding the[…]
Breaking Stereotypes
After delving into the psychology behind feminist theory in relation to the famous novel by Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, it becomes interesting to study the affect and influence that characters like Elizabeth have on[…]
How to read 101
If I was ever to become an English teacher, I can imagine that this would be how I would introduce my first class. Note that this is in no way a guide or a reason[…]
They Were People Too
Without a doubt, one of humanity’s darkest times were those of the Holocaust. There was mass-murder; men, women, and even children were killed, their bodies piled up on top of one another. For what reason?[…]