Brandon Krogel
Bio
I'm an aspiring musician, writer and filmmaker. I love to create and find the beauty in life. My goal is to translate deep emotion into artistic works and to make a positive difference in the world.
Stories (7/0)
6 Songs to Justify Your Disdain for Valentines Day
Ah, Valentine’s Day—where the world’s supply of chocolate reaches its apex, red and pink greeting cards suddenly cost a month’s wages, and everywhere you turn there are heart-shaped balloons and inconceivable lineups anywhere that sell flowers.
By Brandon Krogel3 years ago in Beat
10 Ways to Cope with Insomnia
Sleep is a basic and necessary human function. Yet with all the advancements in modern science and medicine, we still don’t know what sleep ultimately does. When you really think on how little we know about sleep and its function, the thought becomes baffling considering this is something every human spends around a third of their life doing.
By Brandon Krogel5 years ago in Longevity
The Beauty and Power of Surrender
Have you ever found that the more you try to control something the less control you seem to have? Or perhaps you've heard the saying, "You'll never find it if you're looking for it." How about that time you tried really hard to do something and it totally bombed, but then, that other time, when you didn't try at all, it was a raving success? There's something almost mystical about the nature of the universe when it comes to our desire to create our ideal outcome.
By Brandon Krogel7 years ago in Longevity
The Infinite Loop of Drinking and Depression
I've struggled with depression for pretty much my entire life. Over the years I feel as though I've gotten better at managing it but I suppose the disappointing reality is that it still feels ever present and part of me wonders if I will spend the rest of my life feeling this way.
By Brandon Krogel7 years ago in Proof
The Destructive Nature Of Alcohol
I feel like alcohol rarely gets the recognition it deserves as one of the most destructive and detrimental creations to ever affect the human race. Maybe there's a reason for that. Booze is sneaky. It can spill into your life little by little and before you know it, you're drowning.
By Brandon Krogel7 years ago in Proof
Why We Need To Change How We Look At The Face Of Addiction
Chances are you know or have interacted with someone who suffers from drug addiction. For me, I've seen it my whole life. I was introduced to this pervading illness and the effect it has on those around it when I was just a child.
By Brandon Krogel7 years ago in Longevity
How To Manage Fear When You're Fearing The Worst
Fear is one of the most powerful human emotions we can endure. It's consuming nature can overwhelm our thoughts, dominate our emotions and negatively influence our behavior. It is a mysteriously dark force that can quietly creep into your life and take hostage everything that you hold dear.
By Brandon Krogel7 years ago in Longevity
