Articles by Sam on Medium
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Being White In An Age of Color
In this age of Be Careful and Get Out, can we talk about white peoples’ awkwardness and uncertainty without eye rolls, sarcasm, and disdain? We need to find a way to talk about what feels impossible to talk about: there is so much self- questioning and defensiveness among white people whom I know, as we try to make sense of the world…
Writing A Novel About Your Childhood Hero
Hannibal of Carthage is considered one of the greatest military commanders in history. He’s mostly known for his daring invasion of Italy — crossing the snow-covered Alps with an army of 40,000 men and all those African elephants — a risky effort that almost brought mighty Rome to its knees.
He also was a companion of my adolescent year, a person I idealized because of his real-life courage, audacity, and military brilliance.
Articles by Sam in Psychology Today
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The Hidden Cost Of Being Wealthy
Material wealth comes with a psychological price tag--one that we all, one percent and ninety-nine percent, need to be aware of.
What I’ve Learned From Learning the Ukulele
Sometimes our failures contain the seeds of our greatest successes. Consider what happened when I, yet again, decided to try and learn to play a musical instrument before it was too late.
4 Life Lessons From COVID-19
What can you learn about yourself from living through a pandemic?
An Existential Take on Cell Phones
Freedom, Anxiety, and Choice battle it out in the palm of my hand.
Do We Ever Really Say Goodbye to Those We Love?
Love, loss, and bird-watching in the rain forest of Belize.
Articles by Sam Published by the NAIS
Election Season: How to Find the Teachable Moments
How to approach discussion about the election in the classroom.