Michael Thielmann
Bio
I am an addiction and mental health counsellor living in Salmon Arm British Columbia. I love engaging with people about overcoming any challenges in their life and being vulnerable and open about my own process as well. <3
Stories (113/0)
"Smart" Phones
The title says it all folks, and yet this is an issue we can't stress enough in a culture of distract-ability. Phones and technology have the power to unite and enrich us, or be the harbinger of a zombie techno-pocolypse. It all depends on how we use the tools we have at our disposal.
By Michael Thielmann6 years ago in 01
From Nervous Wreck...
When many of us think of our favorite cars, it can bring us a feeling of almost childlike excitement. My dad had an old Porsche 914 that he was restoring when I was growing up, and his passion and enthusiasm for cars in general was contagious.
By Michael Thielmann6 years ago in Wheel
Take the Knee, or Stand...
I am going to attempt to bring unity consciousness to one of the most divisive cultural and political issues America faces right now. As a Canadian, I have some distance and objectivity on this matter and may not be able to fully empathize with everyone's perspective, but I will do my best to try to understand and offer solutions to help us move forward in a more constructive manner.
By Michael Thielmann6 years ago in Unbalanced
Get a Job?
We live in a time where more career options are available to us than ever before, and yet we may feel more restricted, confused, and limited - precisely because we have so many vocational choices that it is difficult to decide what we truly want to do.
By Michael Thielmann6 years ago in Journal
Floating on the Censorship
We live in a society that has many core principles that we rely on to feel part of a healthy, democratic community. Free speech is one such value that is of particular importance in today's world. Those of us who feel we cannot fully express ourselves in the workplace, at home, or even with close friends, will often turn to online platforms to let their true voices be heard, even at the risk of offending others and losing Facebook friends.
By Michael Thielmann6 years ago in The Swamp
The AI Problem
I feel it is a duty and privilege to strongly caution my fellow human beings about the transhumanism movement that is growing more and more as we speak. This goes far beyond wondering about whether to buy the newest iPhone model. (When in doubt, go without.) We stand at a crossroads about what it means to be human, and we all have the responsibility to add our unique perspectives on this matter.
By Michael Thielmann7 years ago in 01