Art by Kris Harper“Feminist: a person who believes in the social, political and economic equality of the sexes.” Most of us recognize this line from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED talk on feminism, thanks to its sample on Beyonce’s pop hit “***Flawless.” By sampling this audio clip, Beyonce proudly declared membership in an ideological … [Read more...] about Embrace Your Label
Perspectives
Learn To Live In The Moment
Photo by Shannon HansenThis is the age of technology, everyone has their iPhone in-hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I’m guilty, too. I get wrapped up in a world that isn't even real — a virtual reality that I believe does more harm than good. As one becomes increasingly enveloped in the sphere of the social media world, they isolate themselves from all that … [Read more...] about Learn To Live In The Moment
Body Image Abroad
Art by Peau PorotesanoWhen women come to me for advice, as I currently serve as a resident adviser in Lausanne, I often listen to concerns pertaining to body image: gaining weight, eating too much Cailler chocolate or fondue or the like, feeling guilty for indulging in certain kinds of foods, being concerned about fitting in particular pieces of clothing and the list continues. … [Read more...] about Body Image Abroad
In Defense of a Leisurely Pace
Art by Peau PorotesanoMy sister is the slowest eater I know. She has a knack for taking a simple meal and turning it into a 45-minute-plus dining experience. For most of my life, I teased my sister for taking so long to finish eating. Yet I've recently begun wondering, "Why is it such an issue to take one's time at an activity?" Being slow at anything, not just eating, is … [Read more...] about In Defense of a Leisurely Pace
Spoilers Don’t Spoil the Fun
Art by Peau PorotesanoSpoilers: Most people can agree that they're terrible. They ruin the suspense, the story and just make the overall experience less enjoyable. That's why whenever people spoil something, they're generally greeted with near universal derision. Take, for example, the case of a Montana man who was arrested because he threatened to shoot a Facebook friend for … [Read more...] about Spoilers Don’t Spoil the Fun