My Why

Life got crazy, and I became a writer.

For a long time, I believed my opinion wasn’t as valuable as the most educated voices around me. Even when their arguments were far-fetched, I trusted that deep down we all agreed on one thing: our shared humanity came first. I thought we had an unspoken pact—to protect our children’s minds, to uplift our communities, and to approach disagreements without hostility.

Then Covid changed everything. Looking back, I realize how naïve I was—almost sleepwalking. At the height of the pandemic, headlines screamed of loss, and yet politics and personal posturing seemed to matter more than compassion. Every institution was shaken. And in isolation, without meetings, gatherings, or distractions, we were left alone with our thoughts. Money couldn’t buy what we craved most: community.

What flicked?

Coming to terms with these painful questions. Was I the only one thinking about duty, connection, and the fragility of our humanity? Didn’t most of us understand the duality of human nature—recognizing that every one of us carries both light and shadow? And that this self-awareness is essential to living fully and connecting authentically with others.

In short, this is my journey into the marketplace of ideas: an exploration of our common humanity, and an invitation to reimagine the pact I once believed we all shared.

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