*I am not giving medical advice*

Beauty standards are forever changing, particularly in relation to the ideal body. A couple of decades ago, being all skin and bones was totally in. Now, we are in the process of completing a full 180. Fat is in, obesity is widely celebrated. While these two ideals are wildly different from each other, they both have one common denominator: health is completely ignored.

While the body positivity movement started out as pushback against the skinny culture of the modeling industry, it has gone too far. It started out as a good hearted attempt to…

From depression and anxiety to gender dysphoria and suicide attempts, most women in America are not happy. Social media is a big proponent of this, as its algorithm puts you in an echo chamber of people struggling with the same things as you. However, there is a bigger issue in our culture. The idea that America is a sexist country beyond all hope.

My Experience

Growing up, I didn’t think much about my country. Sure, I knew where I lived, but all I knew of the negative aspects were women used to not have many rights and were stuck at home all…

We see it everywhere; in movies, books, tv shows, and in real life. Women crave abuse. In romantic relationships, this has been a literary trope for ages, particularly involving a male domineering archetype with anger issues and a chip on his shoulder. The abuse he spouts with his words or the damage he causes physically hardly ever seems to be intended to negate his desirability. Rather, it is intended to add to it.
So why, even now, with an aggressive feminist campaign dominating the front pages of mainstream media, do women still seem to desire these types of men? …

The Coronavirus lockdowns have lasted for a year now. As a result, everyone’s lives have slowed down.

Social interactions have been cut in half, if not eliminated entirely. Everyone is spending an immense amount of time on social media platforms to fill the gaping hole in their diminished social life.

The additional time alone in their homes with nothing but social media to distract them has left most with a startling realization: they have no hobbies. Their lives are utterly consumed by their work, school, and/or social life, leaving no time for them to explore their passions. …

Children have a vast capacity for anger. Whether it is a quiet anger manifested in subtle rebellion or a pronounced one that catches the attention of anyone within a twenty-foot vicinity, it presents itself at some point. While anger is a natural human inclination that must be tamed for personal growth, resentment is something else entirely. Resentment indicates a more deep seated issue, as it is not the same type of knee-jerk reaction as common anger. It has to be developed, sustained, and nurtured, which makes it considerably more contemplated. …

The failure of society has been foretold by many authors. Ayn Rand, George Orwell, and Aldous Huxley all imagined different stages of this failure, and their dystopian story lines all connect surprisingly well. When arranged in a linear pattern with regard to degree of depravity, a clear, play by play prediction emerges. Let’s begin:

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand is the magnum opus of her work, and personally my favorite novel. Although there are many lessons to be learned from this work of writing, one of the most important is the dangers of giving victimhood too much power. This is…

There is currently a reckoning. It is a reckoning on the individual, a challenge issued towards personal responsibility. Man’s value is decided by whether his personal opinions align with the masses or not, and if he has proof of it. Social hierarchy is no longer placed on virtue and ability, but on the severity of oppression (whether legitimate or imagined is hardly relevant). Past sins are considered present unless reparations are delivered, even when said sins do not affect the previously victimized group.

Ayn Rand, the controversial author from communist Russia, is best known for her dystopian novel Atlas Shrugged…

A hyper-focus on mental health has gripped our current society, and it is rapidly decreasing the quality of many individuals’ lives. Here’s why:

Have you ever heard of a self-fulfilling prophecy? In short, it is a damning premonition made by an individual, and oftentimes it only comes true because they debilitated themselves with the very belief it would happen. For example, an athlete is nervous about their performance during a game. They are worried they will not perform well, and will cost their team a win. The fear they have of this outcome drives them into a insecurity that makes…