How Being “Selfless” Taught Me Unhealthy Codependency September 4, 2019 by Michal MJ Jones 1 Comment It was clear from when was a very young child -- and my mother might argue earlier -- that I was a deeply sensitive, emotionally intelligent being. My ma has told me about each of her children after childbirth: “With each of you, I looked at both of you and saw these big, soulful eyes that seemed so old and wise.” This natural-born tenderness was nurtured and tended to … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why Growing Up Isn’t For Me December 5, 2018 by Michal MJ Jones Leave a Comment Although I’ve found many beautiful things about growing up, maturing, and becoming more settled in who I am and what I value, there are times that I still question my “progress” within the benchmarks that are set by mainstream society. To me, maturity is a shifting and growing in-depth understanding of ourselves, how we operate in relation to others, and how our … [Read more...]
Try a Little Tenderness: 3 Ways Being Tender is a Political Act July 28, 2018 by Michal MJ Jones Leave a Comment Whenever I come into a new space, there’s always a sense of nervousness and anticipation. From the time I was small and up until now, I was painfully shy in new settings. I took time to come out of my shell and struggled to relate to other folks my age. Finding community that looked like me was even more challenging, which made finally finding it that much more meaningful. I … [Read more...]
Some of Our Most Popular Posts for 2016: On Selflessness, Love, and Desire December 31, 2016 by Caleb Luna, Maya Gittelman and Michal MJ Jones Leave a Comment With the last days of 2016 upon us, we are taking a look at our most popular posts of the year. This year we worked tirelessly to love ourselves more radically and deconstruct all -isms we face. Thank you for joining the conversation and we can’t wait to kick off a radical, unapologetic 2017! How Being “Selfless”” Taught Me Unhealthy Co-dependence But as … [Read more...]
