By Nieve Cavanagh Edited by Anna Kate Mereness @peytonweiser on Pinterest A socially acceptable way to avoid yourself and others. That is what being “busy” has become. Well, guess what? I’m not buying it. Sure, having a packed schedule may make you feel productive and accomplished, but bragging about it makes you sound trivial. Everyone is busy. We live in a time when everyone is trying to keep up with the Joneses and say yes to every opportunity. Having a lot on your plate i

By Kenzi Perkins Edited by Anna Kate Mereness @savannahesmithh on Pinterest We live in a time where we are told that one night stands, fake friends and just all around toxic relationships are where we are supposed to find validation. With all these negative ideas bleeding into our concept of what love is, how are we supposed to get a clear vision of what fulfillment–or feeling loved–should really look like? A note Not all love needs to be romantic. As a society, we tend to t

By Madelyn Mahle Edited by Anna Kate Mereness @Redmoonanisa on Pinterest Can I confess? I’m a little tired of being sold a product every time I open social media. Don’t get me wrong. If I could major in Pinterest consumption and minor in online shopping, I’d be first in line. But lately, I’ve noticed a shift in the kind of content I actually want to consume. Less perfectly curated products placed in my algorithm, and more personal content. Less “you need to buy this” and mo