Archive - You Are Not Your Own Substack

July 2025

90's AOL Chat Rooms and the Desire to be Desired

Nothing really changes. Everything just accelerates.

Jul 30 •

How to Accept the Passing of Time with Children

On the end of summer, children aging, and missed opportunities

Jul 28 •

Ansel Adams, AI, and the Essence of Creation

What will we have left when we do nothing ourselves?

Jul 25 •

The cause of so much anxiety

Jul 23 •

Selfless Self-Preservation for Mental Health

Taking care of yourself for the sake of God

Jul 21 •

Expecting Peace When There is No Peace

When you come to expect emotional peace from God as a sign of his love and approval

Jul 18 •

On Disappointing People

You will disappoint people in life. The only question is what you will do about it.

Jul 14 •

Greet Each Other with a Holy Hug

Our need for physical affection

Jul 11 •

New Book Announcement and How I Start a Project

What my new book is about (roughly)

Jul 9 •

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