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Death; the Truth
In “Death; the Truth,” Jason C Owen delves into the profound impact that confronting mortality has on our perception of life and priorities. Death, whether literal or metaphorical, serves as a stark reminder of life’s impermanence, forcing us to confront truths we often avoid in our daily existence.Owen eloquently articulates how death strips away the…
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The Weight of Eight Billion:
In “The Weight of Eight Billion,” dated July28,2025, Jason C. Owen reflects on the implications of the Earth’s rapidly growing population, which now exceeds8.23 billion people. The essay highlights the remarkable advances in medicine, agriculture, and connectivity that have contributed to this growth. However, Owen warns of the accompanying challenges, as the increasing population places…
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Is your relationship worth the work? 🛠️
In “Is Your Relationship Worth the Work?” dated July26,2025, Jason C. Owen explores the concept of love as a dynamic force that requires direction and effort, rather than merely a static feeling. The piece asserts that love should act as a compass, guiding choices, priorities, and actions toward a partner. While feelings are important, without…
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Did you know?
In “Did You Know? Biggest Bank Heist in History,” dated July26,2025, Jason C. Owen describes the astonishing and audacious theft of $1 billion from the Central Bank of Iraq in Baghdad in2003. This event, occurring just days before the U.S. invasion of Iraq, holds the record for the largest bank heist in history. Unlike the…
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“The Door to Hell“
In “The Door to Hell,” dated July26,2025, Jason C. Owen imagines using two free plane tickets to visit the Darvaza Gas Crater in Turkmenistan, famously known as “The Door to Hell.” Accompanied by his black Labrador retriever, Ella, Owen describes the allure of this natural wonder. The fiery pit has been burning continuously since1971, following…
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My Health and Well-being Strategies
In “The Door to Hell,” dated July26,2025, the author envisions using two free plane tickets to explore the Darvaza Gas Crater in Turkmenistan, known as “The Door to Hell.” Accompanied by their black Labrador retriever, Ella, they describe the crater’s allure as a natural wonder. This fiery pit has been burning continuously since1971, after Soviet…
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📝Room 108
Episode 1: The Cracked Door I live in a place where the walls yell more than the people do.Where the hallway smells like cheap smoke and cheaper stories.Where the red light flickers, but nobody’s trying to fix it. Some nights, I count the fights like math homework.Three screams. One crash.Then the cops pull up, and…
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Then vs. Now: Mental Health in Schools, 40 Years Apart
receive the necessary treatment or support. In the2020s, there is a marked increase in awareness regarding mental health issues in schools, with open discussions and campaigns aimed at reducing stigma. However, despite this increased dialogue, significant gaps remain in the provision of effective mental health services and resources for students.While schools now recognize the importance…
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What Could You Let Go Of?
In this reflective piece by Jason C Owen, the concept of “letting go” is explored as a means to achieve inner peace and harmony in relationships. Through evocative imagery and metaphor, Owen invites readers to consider the burdens they carry—such as the desire to always be right, grudges held onto like trophies, and idealized self-images…