The horror film industry is based on the notion of death as something terrifying, even gruesome, a monster to be … More
Tag: Existentialism
Loneliness and the Quest for Intimacy
“We are more apt to feel depressed by the perpetually smiling individual than the one who is honestly sad. If … More
Searching for Meaning in a Sea of Insignificance
The question of our time, or rather the question of all-time, is can I create meaning in my insignificance? Most … More
Walking in Your Footsteps: My Gratitude to Irv Yalom
In a post several months ago, I wrote a dedication, and a sort of homage, to my college mentor, and … More
Losing My Religion – A Poem About Losing Faith
Where were you when I needed you? The countless nights spent in despair Where were you when I needed you? … More
Why Do I Need to be Normal?
“The most strongly enforced of all known taboos is the taboo against knowing who or what you really are behind the … More
The Man Who Has It All – A Poem About The Consequences of Rejecting Love
Expensive cars, mansions, and boats he’s had To his children a stranger, even though they call him dad Influence and … More
You’re Going to Die, and, Yes, You’re Still Special
In my first blog post, I discussed death and how its acceptance can foster a better life. In this post, … More
Strategies for Alleviating the Terror of Death: How to Accept That You’re Going to Die (Updated Text and Link)
I recently presented my blog, My Best Friend, Death, at a meetup of professional writers, and received a bunch of questions … More
