Category Archives: La Découverte

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season … Continue reading →

As each subsequent chapter of life passes, I find myself unable to recognize my former self, as I guilelessly blend with the circumstances and ensure that there is little substance to sustain the inner values that I like to believe … Continue reading →

What do you most regret? What is your greatest fear? When do you feel the most lonely? When did it become so difficult to overcome your insecurities? How can you become a better person? How can you accept yourself when … Continue reading →

Is this all there is? The most terrifying question. The realization that what you know is true is apparent yet you dread facing it. You have nothing to want for – no fears, no uncertainty, no lack of basic human … Continue reading →

What am I but yet another illustration of mediocrity? What comes next? The greatest of these fears is that the question is already answered with but a single, lonely word: nothing. Yet another night. I once again find myself feeling … Continue reading →

noun: “A strong emotion caused by great worry about something dangerous, painful, or unknown that is happening or might happen.” (dictionary.cambridge.org) Every time I leave it all behind I fear I will never again recognize any of that which makes … Continue reading →

Please spare a moment to think about those in Nepal affected by the devastating earthquake this past Saturday morning. If you practice any religion, regardless of which faith, your prayers would mean the world. Over 2500 have lost their lives so far, … Continue reading →

As the world so diligently reminds us, the foundation of our lives is built upon inequality. The most fundamental concept of our helplessness exists at birth, where we survive upon the necessity of complete reliance on our parents’ ability to … Continue reading →

“Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both.” -Robert Frost What does it mean to take the one less traveled by? How can the traveler’s mind be so sure in identifying the road that … Continue reading →

We suddenly realize how insignificant our personal troubles are when faced with the emptiness of a life taken from our world. We subsequently can learn to acknowledge that life may not simply disappear once the body lays to rest. We … Continue reading →