A May Two-Four to Remember
Mahsa Sheikh, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer When the Tulip-born Texan Lulamae, who now goes by the glamorous Holly Golightly and lives in the style of an American geisha in the high end Manhattan borough, meets Paul Varjak—a struggling writer who is himself in a relationship with a wealthy married woman—the first thing that crosses the […]
How I Build Trust
Diny Davis (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer “Trust takes years to build, seconds to break and forever to repair” – Dhar MannTrust is the foundation of any strong relationship, whether personal or professional. In my journey through life, I’ve learned that building trust is a continuous process that requires effort, patience and consistency. In this […]
The Unchosen Path: Embracing the Family You Didn’t Pick
Cristina Crescenzo (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer We’ve all heard the adage “You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.” It’s a simple truth, yet it carries a weight that resonates deeply within us. From the moment we’re born, we’re thrust into a pre-existing dynamic, a network of individuals with shared history, […]
Faith in a Person
Lauren Long (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Webster’s dictionary defines trust as a firm belief in the truth of anything, faith in a person, confidence and custody. I think, when asked, most people would consider themselves trustworthy, but I know quite well that there are individuals who assure others that they can trust them, only […]
Suitable Settings
Cassandra Di Lalla (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer It’s always an interesting experience for me to find my tribe, because friendships aren’t the easiest for me. I have social anxiety and I’m absolutely terrible in a large crowd or any type of social setting, really. I get nervous and uncomfortable, and I embarrass myself (obviously […]
Starting Points
Rowan Sanan (he/him/his), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a hard time making friends. Even when I was young, outgoing and hyper, I only ever had about three close friends, and I don’t even remember how I became friends with them. It could have been because we met at […]
You Don’t Choose Your Family
Victoria Pasin, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I was born to two bleeding-heart liberal parents. Both, especially my dad, have always described themselves as stereotypically progressive. My dad’s two brothers, that is, my uncles, are the polar opposite. All three brothers maintain a significant interest in Canadian and American politics, and are careful to keep up […]
What We Carry
Ona Eze (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Unity can feel like a big word. A heavy word. But the more I think about it, the more I realize—it’s not about all of us being the same. It’s about learning how to move together, live together and hold space for one another, even when we come […]
Thriving in Diversity
Grace Cheng (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Technological progress, international conflicts and social upheavals in today’s world have made it more important than ever for humanity to unite. Within the immense diversity of cultures, faiths and beliefs, there remains a universal longing for connection, understanding and a sense of purpose among all human beings. To […]
I Wish My Dad Was Still Alive to Hear Me Say…
Cassandra Di Lalla (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I wish that my father was still roaming the earth, because I feel there were so many words left unsaid and so many things left undone. It isn’t because my father and I didn’t talk or didn’t see each other; in fact, it was the polar opposite […]