RJ

Joined September 2018

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This Breathing Technique Could Help You Recover Lost Memories
In the past, psychedelics have been seen as mere drugs with no purpose beyond recreation. But in recent years, we've begun to see the benefit of some psychedelic compounds on mental health disorders like depression or PTSD. But even on a smaller scale, for well-being and problem-solving.
By RJ2 years ago in Longevity
I Gave Up My Car
I used to hop in the car to drive half a mile down the street. Simply because it was convenient and I had the option. I also lived in one of the nation's largest geographical cities, with little access to public transportation. Having a car was a necessity and one that I wanted to get rid of.
By RJ2 years ago in Wheel
Why I Own CRTD Stock
I heard a quote once from Nate Obrien, a personal finance videographer, that went like this: "If you invest in a company, you are saying the market price is wrong."
By RJ2 years ago in Trader
In Pursuit of a Voice
The classroom felt alive. The other kids radiated the warm afterglow of an exciting weekend. I admired how easy it was for them to send messages with just a flick of an eyebrow or the curve of a smile.
By RJ2 years ago in Education
I Was Raised by Barbie and The Acid Queen
Music has always been a vessel for the African American experience. In the beginning, it was traditional biblical gospel to cope and communicate within the Antebellum South. Since, it has transformed into multiple genres, from the blues during the Great Depression, describing the trials of down trodden Americans. To rock and roll alongside the flower children of the sixties.
By RJ2 years ago in Beat
Writing Advice From Creative Icon Joyce Carol Oates
“We work in the dark—we do what we can—we give what we have. Our doubt is our passion, and our passion is our task. The rest is the madness of art.” ― Joyce Carol Oates
By RJ2 years ago in Journal
An Anti-Vday, Pro You Playlist
I grew up on music made for people in love. I used to scream “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men. Before I even knew what a relationship was, before I had even kissed anyone. The way R&B artists sang about being in love made me feel like I was too.
By RJ2 years ago in Beat
What I Learned From the Co-Founder of Netflix
14-year-old Marc Randolph stood under the sun at the base of a trailhead with 15 other students at his side. His parents had dropped him off that morning at The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) to hone his skills. The program required a month of surviving on their own in the wilderness. Each day the group was separated into smaller sections, and a "leader of the day" was appointed.
By RJ2 years ago in Journal
How I Reached My First Vocal + Payout
59 stories, 2 years, and enough caffeine to kill a small animal. That is what it took to reach this milestone. I usually avoid offering my advice for finding success on Vocal. It makes me feel like a gimmicky guru. However, I think there could be a societal benefit to me sharing my story. Maybe it will look similar to yours. Plus, I have to continue the tradition that Kathryn and Brian set before me.
By RJ2 years ago in Journal
Why I'm Never Working a 9-5 Job Again
Listen to this story on Write Here, Write Now: A Vocal Podcast. I go through a cycle almost every year. I get a job that seems great, good potential for advancement, swell benefits, and whatever else people tell you to care about. I fit myself into the mold and abide by the rules. Yet eventually, I can't help but realize how much time I'm spending at work. Someone else dictates what I do with my day. I lose my night to exhaustion.
By RJ2 years ago in Journal
Inside the Hotshop
I was perusing the casual viewing section on Netflix and came across a show with two glass figures, one red, the other blue, leaning against one another. Scrolled across the middle in red lettering read: “Blown Away”
By RJ2 years ago in Geeks
Read This to Restore Your Faith in Humanity
When I was seven years old, I loved action figures and video games. I liked to play outside, I loved cartoons, and I idolized Robin Hood. What I didn't care for was school. I cared about having friends and recess. But I fell asleep every afternoon in my math book and could barely nail down what sound "Th" made.
By RJ2 years ago in Humans