Essays Stemming from a Quarter-Life Crisis: Recent Episodes
Kendon Wray
This series of short audio essays represent lessons and life changes that have affected me in my first twenty-five years of life. It is meant to be fun, educational, and hopefully inspire change. I want to share some of the mistakes I've made in order to help others avoid the same scenarios.
Saying goodbye is an inevitable part of life, but that doesn't make it any easier. Embracing goodbyes, and taking the time to mourn what once was, helps us face the future with optimism.
Today's essay talks about the importance of being true to yourself and your own individuality. It is tempting to fall in line with the popular views of others, but when we feel like we're two different people it creates mental chaos.
Today's essay is all about becoming a person who is always seeking to learn. When we have that mindset in place, we are more open to different perspectives held throughout the world.
This essay I dive into two similar phrases with vastly differing meanings. One should be used to benefit our wellbeing, and the other should be erased from our everyday vocabulary. Understanding these two phrases has made an impact on me throughout the first quarter of my life.
What better way to start this series than by sharing my appreciation for music. I hope you can all relate, and those Spotify wrapped listeners with thousands of hours of listening time can feel a little justified.