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Odyssey CurrentlySwoonLifestyleHealth & WellnessStudent LifeContent InspirationEntertainmentPolitics and ActivismSportsAdulting ShopOdyssey UAbout usAdvertiseTermsPrivacyDMCAContact us ® 2020 ODYSSEY Welcome back Sign in to comment to your favorite stories, participate in your community and interact with your friends Forgot your password?Log in or LOG IN WITH FACEBOOK No account? Create one x Start writing a post Featured TRYING ISN'T ENOUGH ANYMORE "MAKE MOVES OR MAKE EXCUSES" -ANDY MINEO Emily Struhala 9h 494 In life, we all go through various trials and tribulations. When it comes to working through a situation, we tend to say, “I’m trying my best” or “I’m attempting to make it better”. Some problems can take a day to work through, and others may take longer. No matter the time frame it takes to resolve the issue, why just attempt when we can simply do? According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, to “do” means to carry through (as a process) to completion. In the same dictionary, the word “try” is defined as making an effort to do or accomplish something. Do you see the difference between the two words? Doing is moving; Trying is treading. It isn’t just about the words we speak, but it is also a mindset. Saying we are trying can leave the door open for excuses to not put forth our best efforts. Saying we are doing forces our mind to stay motivated and to move forward. Following through on doing pushes our minds to stay positive that we can reach our goals. Whether it be getting a new promotion, winning a contest, or even working through an issue with a friend, doing is the only true way that makes moves. Somewhere in the middle of “try” and “do” is the word “attempt”. The word “attempt” is defined as to try to perform, make, or achieve; there is that word “try” again. Trying does mean to make an effort, but it doesn’t say anything about conquering the issue. Doing is the only word, of these three, that means exactly that. Since we now know the definitions of these words, dare I ask what you are doing about your current situation? As I’ve been working through some situations in my own life, I have had some close friends tell me to stop trying and start doing. About a month passed before this concept started to click in my head; now I hardly ever use the word “try”. Trying wasn’t putting my best efforts forward. Trying was making excuses to not move on. Trying simply wasn’t enough. We can say, “I’m trying” all we want. We can say, “I’m attempting to” all we want. How about we change the narrative to, “I am”? “I am”, “I will”, and “I declare” is a mindset. “I’m trying” is also a mindset; what are you choosing? Keep Reading... Show less Featured HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHIER HOME ENVIRONMENT IS EVERYTHING. IF YOU WANT TO BUILD NEW HABITS, IT’S NOT WILLPOWER THAT WILL GET YOU THERE. IF YOU WANT TO BE HAPPIER, IT’S NOT THE RESOLUTIONS THAT YOU MAKE THAT WILL MAKE YOU HAPPIER, IT’S THE ENVIRONMENT YOU LIVE IN THAT REALLY COUNTS. Bailey King 22h Millennials of Upstate NY 4222 https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-woman-at-home-doing-business-business-online-7679457/ Environment is everything. If you want to build new habits, it’s not willpower that will get you there, it’s your environment. If you want to be happier, it’s not the resolutions that you make that will make you happier, it’s the environment you live in that really counts. Even before the global health crisis, people spent 90% of their time indoors, and approaximately 70% of that time was spent at home. It follows that if you want to be healthier, happier and fitter, you need to ensure that your home is designed in the optimal way. The two most important things you should do are clean your air and transform your home according to biophilic principles. Here’s how. Clear the Air The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that indoor air is 200% to 500% and at times, even 100 times more polluted than outdoor air! This is because of the limited circulation indoors, and the temperature and humidity adjustments that people make in order to feel “comfortable”. This can lead to health complications such as coughing, eye irritation, headaches, allergic reactions, aggravated asthma and/or other respiratory illnesses; and even life-threatening diseases such as carbon monoxide poisoning or Legionnaires disease. So, you want to start off by vacuuming at least once a week so you get rid of dust particles and other pollutants on your floors. Vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters can capture the finest particles. If you have a fireplace, or use candles, you want to reduce your use of them because the smoke they create is polluting. When buying household cleaners, look for those with low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), because these can also affect air quality and even lead to cancer. Change your HVAC’s filter every few months to keep it clean. Upgrade the filter from 1-inch to 4-inch thick because the thicker filters do a better job of cleaning the air. Become a Biophiliac If you really want to freshen up the air, then you have to recreate all the things that make the outdoors so special, within your home. As a lover of nature (biophiliac), your assignment is to embrace more natural lighting, and the kind of natural materials used by Full Coverage Painting & Flooring in your furniture and flooring. Biophilic designs are environmentally friendly, and they give your brain lots of positive, calming and refreshing cues that make you feel much happier, more focused, and healthier. In fact, scientists believe that biophilic designs help reduce stress and alleviate anxiety. So, the first thing to do is disrupt the rupture between the indoors and outdoors. This means having wider windors to draw in more natural light. It means using multi-panel doors or keeping your curtains open during the day. It means having more live plants within your home. Plants clean the air, calm the spirits, and create a positive sensory environment for you to live in. Try and use textured wallpaper or materials with natural patterns and designs, or materials made with natural materials, to add to that feeling of being outdoors. Keep Reading... Show less Featured FIVE CHRISTIAN SONGS FOR THOSE STRUGGLING RIGHT NOW IT'S OK TO HAVE JESUS AND A THERAPIST TOO Nya1998 13 March 892 Over the past year, I've struggled more with my mental health than at any other point in my life. These five songs have helped me through my hardest times. CODY CARNES - RUN TO THE FATHER (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO) "My heart needs a surgeon My soul needs a friend So I'll run to the Father Again and again" Two months ago, my best friends from college either transferred or moved back home. Since my courses moved to a remote setting during the second week of the semester (thank you, Omicron), I experienced loneliness like no other. It was hard being away from those who supported me the most, the ones I could go to for anything. The following week, I tested positive for COVID and my mental health conditions and loneliness got worse. It sounds silly, but work is what keeps me from feeling lonely, and interacting with my coworkers and customers helps me function. Having to stay in my bedroom all day, only leaving to use the restroom and make food, was isolating and negatively took a toll on my mental health. Not to mention I live where it gets cold in the winter, so no solo longboarding or walks around the neighborhood. I had a meltdown on the phone with my mom, saying I could absolutely NOT be locked in my room all day. She mentioned that I could use the week to spend time getting closer to my Heavenly Father, as He is always there for us. That night, I prayed and felt at peace. I started to feel like this was His way of allowing me to develop a closer relationship with Him without any distractions. My Heavenly Father is the one I run to when my soul feels lonely and my heart is broken. LAUREN DAIGLE - YOU SAY (LYRICS) "You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing You say I am strong when I think I am weak And you say I am held when I am falling short And when I don't belong, oh You say I am Yours" This year, there have been times when I don't feel like I belong. All of my roommates this year are Wiccan and while I'm accepting of others' beliefs, it's often difficult to have a sense of belonging. I tend to feel left out, as I don't practice their rituals and such. We also have totally different interests and personalities. I began my graduate project (similar to a thesis) in August, and started experiencing the grad school "imposter syndrome." I often wonder if I'm truly smart enough to be in grad school, compared to my classmates. A majority of them are earning their second master's degree. While I'm almost a straight-A, 4.0 student, I doubt myself. Last semester, we had to peer-review our classmate's papers and these thoughts always flooded my mind. This song helps me remember that I'm a child of God, and when I lack a sense of belonging, I am still His. HILLARY SCOTT & THE SCOTT FAMILY - THY WILL (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO) "Sometimes I gotta stop Remember that You’re God And I am not" I absolutely love this song. For about 2 years, I've struggled with food and body image to the point where counting calories became an obsession and took away my happiness. Some months were better than others, but these last 9 months have been the hardest when it comes to food. In November/December, it was impacting my physical health to the point where I didn't know what was going to happen. Was I going to have to be in some facility, away from my loved ones? I still don't know what God has planned for me. I do know that I'm getting lots of help from my counselor, applying what I've learned from these sessions into my life, and putting my trust in God. His plans are better than mine, and He is faithful. I know He will use my disorder and turn it into something beautiful someday. CHRIS MCCLARNEY - CRAZY LOVE (LIVE) "And what can break addiction Your love Your love What can heal diseases This crazy love" As someone who's doing my graduate project on mental health in my community, this song has a whole new meaning to it. It makes the top "song request" list for my church's worship nights, and it moves everyone in some way or another. Part of my project involved going to a homeless shelter to learn about mental health and addiction, and how they are contributing factors to homelessness. As mentioned previously, I've experienced addiction in the sense of calories and body image and this reminds me that He is the one who can heal me and those struggling with addiction and diseases. MERCYME - EVEN IF (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO) "I know You're able and I know You can Save through the fire with Your mighty hand But even if You don't My hope is You alone" I hope to get the words "Even if" as a tattoo for my graduation gift to myself. It reminds me that even if it feels like my prayers aren't being answered, and things are going downhill, I will still put my faith in Jesus because He is the one who holds my future. Keep Reading... Show less Featured THE CURSE OF OLDER SISTER SYNDROME *** Macie Newnam 12 March 12921 The guinea pig, the first to hit dreaded puberty, the one that is supposed to set a good example. Don’t mess up because your little sisters are watching you. You must always be perfect, kind, a role model for others, or else you are a failure. My brain has been screaming these words and phrases at me for years. Even when I tried to convince myself otherwise, I never felt like I could be enough for my role as the oldest daughter. Expectations always felt like too much and when I finally thought I had reached them, something would remind me that I was not perfect enough in my eyes. The expectations that I created for myself were crushing. At the age of four, I started to grow awareness of my body and my identity within the family dynamics. I knew I had responsibilities and I experienced this unwavering pressure on myself that weighed down on me in ways that held me back socially and emotionally. The need to protect and defend my younger siblings is a normal feeling for any eldest child. Yet, the repercussions of it are not talked about enough. Perfection stems from not feeling like enough and wanting to prove yourself to the world. It is a mask that I hide under because my insecurities are too ugly to see the light of day. Control is what makes me feel sane. All the Prozac and Zoloft in the world will not solve my need for control in this life. I was the definition of “bossy older sister” growing up, and in many ways I still am. Not on purpose, it just feels right to know what is going on. Schedules were my best friend and spontaneity was my darkest enemy. I couldn't get through a day without planning each moment all the way through. I was the problem child in the way that I was expensive beyond my means. Therapy appointments galore, I quickly learned how to fake having a normal brain. “She seems just fine to me, just likes to have things done a certain way. Perfectly normal!” I did not see the effects of this mindset I had developed until the age of 14 when I was hospitalized for anorexia and knew that yes, even I had gone too far this time. I took my emotions out on my body because I was internally screaming for help, yet I looked and acted normal. Now I know better, I am aware that everybody struggles and feels helpless sometimes. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness and it does not take away from the strength inside you. Keep Reading... Show less Featured 3 BOOKS BY DR. SEUSS THAT I REMEMBER FROM MY CHILDHOOD I THINK THAT I HAVE READ PLENTY OF THEM BUT THESE THREE THAT I REMEMBER THE MOST WERE THE GREAT CLASSICS. Amber Chai 12 March Rutgers University 935 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_I0et7AD9k&t=323s I read books by Dr. Seuss when I was a kid. I think that I have read plenty of them but the three books that I remember the most were the great classics. 1. The Cat in the Hat This is the first book by Dr. Seuss that I read. I do not remember the memory of being exposed to the book for the first time but I know that this is the first book by Dr. Seuss that I read. I had the book at home ever since I was a kid. I remember that when I was a kid, I saw the book’s live-action film at a hair salon. The hair salon was at someone’s house. I do not remember the movie too much at that time but I watched it again when I got older. Now, I remember what the live-action film was like. Recently, I read the book to a preschooler. The book was very colorful and the words were nice to read. 2. Green Eggs and Ham This was the second book of Dr. Suess that I read. I was in a reading class where I went with another teacher to learn how to read and pronounce words. I remember this story very well. I like the artwork and the story’s plot. My classmates and I had to try green eggs at home. I remembered that my mother used green coloring to make the eggs. I ate it and I think that there was no difference in the taste at all. I never tried it again. 3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! This was the third book of Dr. Suess that I read. I was in a speech class during second grade. It was the day before winter break. My speech teacher read the story to us. I do not remember too much about this memory but I did see one of the artworks in it. I have seen the 2000 live-action film many times. I have never seen the 2018 film. I read this book again for one of my college classes and made three lesson plans for it. Keep Reading... Show less Featured RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS SERIES #3: DONUTS AT THE DIAMOND THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF JUST GENUINELY KIND THINGS I AM GRATEFUL FOR. Katherine Millard 11 March Ohio University 1215 Photo by ELISA KERSCHBAUMER on Unsplash This past summer, I worked at a baseball stadium. It was the best job I've ever had, and it was also the most challenging job I've ever had. As a former camp counselor of nine-year-olds, I don't say that lightly either. The roles typically filled by seven or eight adults were staffed by just three teenagers. We sprinted at each home game, running up and down the stairs serving food and drinks and taking orders. We only worked through the seventh inning, and we only worked home streaks, which were typically every other week (the hours were incredible). But when we were working, we were sprinting up and down the stairs and sweating like crazy.Most games were at night, but the ones during the day were unbelievably hot. And, after a week of doing two-hour stair exercises while holding food and beverages, the sweltering Sunday day games were the worst. It was always hot, always sunny, and always so much earlier than we wanted. Rather than our usual arrival time of 5:30 p.m., we were required to appear by 10 a.m., a difficult feat for exhausted college kids. We dreaded these games, and we were always exhausted. The week's work behind us and a too-early start time to eat much meant we were running on empty. Enter Joe. Joe was the baseball team's historian, and he would find us and tell us fascinating stories about the history of the park. He worked in the air-conditioned media room and allowed us in when it was hot or just introduced us to people. As a journalism major, this was huge, and I was so grateful to make some connections at a serving job. When we got to participate in an event on the field, he even took photos for us and gave them to us on a flash drive. Joe was incredibly kind, but the nicest thing he did was that he gave us something to enjoy on those Sunday games. One day he asked us our favorite donuts, and then that Sunday morning a box of a dozen appeared - with multiples of all of our favorites. Once, he even went to two different stores because the first ran out of Long Johns.These donuts made all the difference, and he was so kind. We insisted he did not have to do it, but he persisted nevertheless and gave us something to be glad for on those brutal Sunday shifts. I will never forget his kindness or the little extra joy he brought to the worst day of my week. Keep Reading... Show less Featured 'THE BATMAN' FILM REVIEW ROBERT PATTINSON BRINGS EXCITING ENERGY TO DC'S NEWEST TAKE ON THE CAPED CRUSADER Brandon King 11 March Arizona State University 18478 Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLOp_6uPccQ I’d like to go back to 2012 for just a moment, scroll down a few paragraphs if you just want to hear about ‘The Batman.’ That year saw the release of two (I believe) culture-changing films: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ and Bill Condon’s ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2.’ On the surface, beyond the obvious bat iconography, those films have nothing in common. Yet I think this week’s ‘The Batman’ represents a fascinating intersection of those two films. I have less experience with the latter (I bought into the “’Twilight’ and everything associated with it is bad” crowd a lot when I was younger, I’m not proud of it). Having asked people who were part of the fandom, even amongst fans, there was this ticking clock of expectations around its cast. Could they make "serious" turns outside the franchise that turned them into megastars or were they just the new faces audiences were expected to root for? The former, however, is a different story. For me, 2012 was the year I started exploring comic books and their adaptations more seriously, and TDKR was no small part. It was Christopher Nolan's bold (if imperfect) climax to a re-introduction of the character a lot of audiences simply weren't expecting. But even for its flaws made apparent, the Batman legacy made it mostly immune to any questions of what next or who gets to tell that story, let alone its complete antithesis to 'Twilight's "image" amongst moviegoers. I suppose my point (if there is any) is to point out the often-absurd nature of expectations, fan or otherwise. How many of us would’ve predicted Robert Pattinson’s maverick of an arthouse turn in the years since 'Twilight?' Or that he’d make his return to mainstream blockbusters with a character as populist and seemingly well-defined as Batman? Or that sure thing Ben Affleck would step aside from his vision and pass it on to Matt Reeves, who has had his own creative peak with ‘Planet of the Apes’ and suddenly redefined the character’s very place in terms of DC’s film slate? But all of that out of the way, and pandemic delays a plenty, and ‘The Batman’ has officially made it to theaters, did that strange time in 2012 intersect in something great? I mean…yeah! The thing is there was very little writing on the wall that I was worried about regarding Reeves and Pattinson’s take on the character, but I certainly didn’t expect it to be this good! ‘The Batman’ takes the best bits of the approaches before it and imbues it with the kind of off-the-wall fear and depth of character that comic fans have always known but has never been this exposed until now. Not to mention the movie is technically a masterpiece, the cast is superb, the ideas are consistently fascinating, and I just need to stop gushing and get to the synopsis. Two years after first donning the cape and cowl, Bruce Wayne (played by Robert Pattinson) has had significant success with his efforts to clean up the streets of Gotham as Batman. After being brought on to solve a recent murder alongside Gotham Police Lieutenant Jim Gordon (played by Jeffrey Wright), Bruce discovers a new serial killer loose in Gotham, who comes to become known as The Riddler (played by Paul Dano). While looking for leads, he meets Selina Kyle (played by Zoe Kravitz), a waitress at the notorious Iceberg Lounge, owned by “Penguin” Oswald Cobblepot (played by Collin Farrell). Selina decides to help Batman’s case, but only to know what happened to her missing roommate, whom she believes had information on Gotham politicians that Riddler wants to expose. As the city becomes divided over Riddler’s methods vs. results, Bruce himself must contend with his own family history, which is guarded by his loyal butler, Alfred (played by Andy Serkis), and tied to Gotham’s history more than he realizes. The technical departments on ‘The Batman’ are staggeringly impressive. Greig Frasier is on a hot streak after his work on ‘Dune’ and he is a bonified magician when it comes to balancing light sources in Gotham’s shadowed cityscapes. Most of those locations are developed by production designer James Chinlund (Reeves’ PD on the ‘Apes’ movies), with a near-perfect visual mix of Nolan and Tim Burton’s Gotham Cities. Then there’s the music and notice I didn’t say score. Michael Giacchino’s score is among his best (and that’s saying a lot), but I genuinely don’t think I can listen to Nirvana’s “Something In The Way” without picturing early morning motorcycle drives in the breaking dawn (pun intended). About a half an hour in, I realized exactly why Robert Pattinson was attracted to the role. He’s in Dave Crossman and Glynn Dillon’s bat suit maybe more than any actor has and is salivating at the opportunities it presents. Pattinson leans into Batman’s more obsessive and physical angles with ease, but only in his moments as Bruce Wayne does the character’s arc take shape. It’s an approach that feels incredibly sheltered but becomes all the more fascinating as those doses of humanity peak through the mission statement that is Batman. And that doesn’t even touch on Riddler, who becomes a reflection of the things Bruce perceives as weaknesses, even if more and more of Gotham demand that humanity from their leaders. It also benefits from across-the-board greatness in the supporting cast, ranging from Zoe Kravitz’ focused portrayal of Catwoman, to Jeffrey Wright’s gritty morality of Jim Gordon, to Paul Dano’s increasingly unhinged (and just contemporary enough) intelligence to Riddler’s schemes. My one significant qualm with Reeves’ approach is some of the writing. Not that it’s bad by any means, but this is a nearly three-hour noir story, and the graphic novel-style approach Reeves and co-writer Peter Craig utilize can be a bit much. There’s a lot in the subplots that the movie like to throw at you, and a certain point you may just want to get to the action pieces (they are there and they're exhilarating), even if I still think the movie’s pacing helps a lot with that aspect. I've seen the takes floating around that ‘The Batman’ is a phenomenal adaptation but lacks as a cohesive film. While I certainly don’t disagree, I think that’s downplaying what’s on screen. Matt Reeves takes Bruce Wayne to new, more subdued places than any incarnation has concerned itself with and knows how to use Robert Pattinson’s strengths to raise the drama when needed or just let the world itself breathe. The result is a Batman movie unlike any other that demands your attention, not solely as a blockbuster, but as an exploration of losing oneself to one’s worst tendencies and how those who would seek to exploit that self-doubt can be incidentally enabled. If you’ve never been a fan of the character, I can’t speak to how much it’ll resonate, especially with that runtime. But even incremental fans will appreciate where this movie goes and the future of the character it presents is more compelling than ever. Overall, I give ‘The Batman’ 9/10. ____________________________________________ 'The Batman' will be available in theaters beginning March 4th. Want to follow me on social media? Follow me on Twitter and IG @TheMovieKing45 and follow my podcast Plot Devices on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Keep Reading... Show less JOIN ODYSSEY Odyssey's mission is to affect positive social change by inviting people to share their perspectives, sharpen their opinions, and participate in meaningful conversations with others surrounding the topics they care about most. 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