Sin Is a Fabrication

Sin Is a Fabrication

One of the most profound moments in my spiritual journey was the moment I realized I no longer believe in the concept of sin. About seven years ago, I was lying in bed, trying unsuccessfully to find my way to sleep because I was wrestling with guilt over some trivial...
Anxiety As a Factor of Gaming

Anxiety As a Factor of Gaming

I haven’t done any kind of gaming or streaming to Twitch over the last 10 days. It’s the longest hiatus I’ve taken since I started gaming again at the beginning of January. Up until recently, I played something — usually either Destiny 2 or ARC...
Sleep, and the Struggle Thereof

Sleep, and the Struggle Thereof

I slept five hours last night. I was expecting seven, but of course my anxiety had other ideas. Do you know what it’s like to wake up in the wee hours of the morning, not yet fully awake but just semi-comatose enough to know that something isn’t right? You hear...
The Types of Dreams I’ve Had the Past Few Years

The Types of Dreams I’ve Had the Past Few Years

(Content warning: discussion of death and dreams of bullying and violent behavior) I don’t understand my sleeping mind. I can’t remember the last time I had a true nightmare. But for a number of years now, the kinds of dreams I have feature situations and scenarios...