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Imperfectly Human
Seeking Connection in a Disconnected World
Being human is a strange and beautiful experience. It’s an
intricate dance of emotions, decisions, and interactions. A mosaic of moments that all pile up. Behind every choice, from the morning rituals of sipping coffee to the evening bedtime stories, is an underlying desire to feel seen, heard, and human.
Leonard Cohen once said, “There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.”
Humanity is inherently imperfect. Our flaws, vulnerabilities, and the cracks in our armor make us beautiful. They let the light of our true essence shine through, but we often hide these imperfections beneath layers of societal expectations.
Are you truly happy within? Or, like many, do you find solace in dimming your light, aligning with the masses, and marching to the same beat of life with the world?
Imagine a world where we all just showed up, authentically. Yes, I realize this might sound cliché, but hear me out.
After my dad passed in 2022, I’ve been thinking about what it means to be human.
I’m talking about a world where “How was your day?” isn’t a rhetorical question, but an invitation to share, to be seen. A world where tears aren’t a sign of weakness, but a…
