language

Jan
06
Labels Used to Describe Identities - Like Gay, Straight, Trans, Male, Female — Are Not Fixed in Meaning

Labels Used to Describe Identities - Like Gay, Straight, Trans, Male, Female — Are Not Fixed in Meaning

Human experience is not a constant — it is not fixed or static. When we experience new things — historically as civilizations
1 min read
Sep
15
Contemplative Reflections on Connection, Sex, and Liberation

Contemplative Reflections on Connection, Sex, and Liberation

Part 2: The celebration of diversity to cultivate human connection and understanding. Following my first post in this series, Acceptance
1 min read
Nov
22
Can Written or Spoken Words Be Considered Violence and Therefore Responsible for Violent Acts?

Can Written or Spoken Words Be Considered Violence and Therefore Responsible for Violent Acts?

A semantic analysis and follow-up to my article, “Words Themselves Are Not Violence — Only Physical Acts of Aggression Are.” Arguing
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May
28
Words Themselves Are Not Violence - Only Physical Acts of Aggression Are

Words Themselves Are Not Violence - Only Physical Acts of Aggression Are

Violence is a physical action, whereas words are symbols acting as intellectual constructs. Sticks and stones may break my bones,
4 min read
Nov
23
Too Many Gender Identifying Pronouns: The Decision Fatigue Paradox

Too Many Gender Identifying Pronouns: The Decision Fatigue Paradox

The nature and economy of language provide clues about which pronouns will endure in the Queer Community. Pronouns used to
1 min read
Mar
02
Your Relationship with Your Mind (the Ego) and the Other

Your Relationship with Your Mind (the Ego) and the Other

Changing the Structure of Self-Criticism The relationship you have with your mind determines how you feel about yourself. Have you
3 min read
Jan
01
Words That Hurt: What You Say Matters – LOP047

Words That Hurt: What You Say Matters – LOP047

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” The intention behind words matters. How a
4 min read