The Best Intentions
Eri Ikezawa (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer As social creatures, however introverted or extroverted we may be, we unequivocally need human interaction in order to survive. Whether it’s basic transactions through our professional environments or the deep personal conversations we have with our closest loved ones about our innermost dreams, this cardinal tenet of human […]
The Resilience in Others
Nasly Roa Noriega (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Is it really possible to adapt to any situation, no matter how frustrating it may seem? I believe it is. And is it possible to teach others how to handle their situations? I also believe it is possible, and I believe it because I have had the […]
More than Just Making It
Neha Kaushik, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Survival is a glorious concept. It represents courage, strength, resilience and all things powerful (well, depending on your definition of powerful). In closed circles, one can often hear, “You made it through the day, you survived it, you should be proud. Give yourself credit, go easy on yourself.” A […]
I’m Not Used to the Pain, I Tolerate It
Cassandra Di Lalla (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Pain is something we have all felt, and something that we will have to face in the future, too. Pain will never leave us alone, at least not permanently. It lives in our mind, our heart, in our blood, and through our veins. But, so does happiness […]
Pain is Necessary
Cristina Crescenzo (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Do you remember when you were a kid and you touched the stove when it was still too hot? Or when you were playing in the park, and you fell down and scraped your knee? Well, for many, those were the first times we experienced pain. Unfortunately, pain […]
Quitting . . . is Sometimes the Best Option
Lauren Long (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Blog Writer “You quit right now, you quit every day the rest of your life.” I heard these words in Glory Road, where basketball coach Don Haskins, played by Josh Lucas, warns one of his players that if you quit once, you’ll quit rather than face obstacles for the […]
The Fine Line Between Resilience and Support
Mariana Reis (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity, adapt and continue pursuing your goals, even when faced with challenging situations. In truth, I consider myself very resilient. Throughout my life, both in distant and recent times, I have encountered many situations that required me to “toughen up” […]
Roots
Matthias Preston (he/him/his), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer. For most of my life, I have felt haunted by unconscious patterns of abusive behavior from those around me. These patterns were passed down through generations, until they finally reached me. Such patterns do not have to be exclusive to our families, but can even be shared across […]
Even in Struggle
Moses Lookman Kargbo, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer In life, we all hear about the importance of resilience, perseverance and strength. But it’s only when we’re thrust into the thick of hardship that we truly begin to understand what these words mean. Over the years, I’ve learned that, while hardship is often something to dread, it […]