Al Fernández
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The Sum of Your Parts
We remind ourselves by reminding others that we are not our schoolwork, not our career prospects, not any variant of result-driven definers. We point towards something intrinsically embedded within ourselves, a self-worth that transcends the opinions of others.
Being Sincere
I fear that, by trying to reaffirm others’ experiences, we are encouraging the state of mind that led them to that point in the first place.
The Death of Film Criticism
We get so caught up at looking at the bigger widespread significance of things that we overlook the emotions of the moment. We believe that our moment in history is important because of the way that it interacts with the wider narrative of history.
Doodling as a Sign of Intelligence
Recently, I have once again found myself wandering adrift in the middle of class—like a child staring out the window, dreaming about the possibilities in the undefined out there.
Understanding Faith
For those who have faith, the greatest demonstration of it is to lovingly encourage others to find hope in something beyond themselves.
Lying to the Man in the Mirror
Almost everything about an individual is subject to a feeling of dissatisfaction and, ultimately, meaninglessness.
When Spanish Is Not Enough
The further we get away from our “origins,” the more we tend to idealize them.