Category: Ramble
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“Superman’s Vertigo” is a reflection on the internal tension between being deeply gifted and deeply human. It’s the story of loving with no in-between, of feeling too much, and of wanting to be seen for all that you carry. Through the battle of empathy and intelligence, this piece navigates the struggle for balance, self-love, and…
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So I have been sitting on this phrase for awhile now. I keep coming back to it. A phrase that of been trying to articulate for awhile now. A phrase that maybe speaks to a state of a heart.
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There’s a line from a song that’s been skipping in my head like an old Discman from the ’90s. Not because it’s catchy— But because it feels like something I was told a long time ago. Not in words. Just… in weight.
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In a world that is messy, we crave something deeper. Something that does not flicker, something that does not fade. We long for a voice that cuts through the storm
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“Watching Glory in middle school, a single shouted line revealed something profound—empathy. It became both my strength and my struggle. After years of hiding behind humor, I realized the path forward was simple: just be me. The empathic, witty me. A beacon of whimsical wisdom about the human condition.”
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It’s easier to be the admirer than to be admired. Loving is something we control—being loved? That’s terrifying. What if it gets taken away? What if we don’t deserve it? Maybe that’s why we struggle to accept God’s love. We assume it works like human love
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“Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” …as thyself. But what if I don’t love myself? What if I have been belittled, marginalized, and burdened with negative thoughts about who I am? How can I possibly love my neighbor in a positive and constructive way? If my own sense of worth is broken, and I…