Chris Lakin | Substack

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I feel like I finally understand the trope of the cryptic Zen master: The obscurity is intentional! And frankly also— unfortunately, wonderfully— this…

Jun 7

I decided to publish private notes that I’ve been keeping for a while. A list of considerations for when I have kids.

May 24

I’ve also found it helpful to collect negative role models: manifestations of a very specific way that you want to not be. When I find such a negative…

Apr 30

I believe that techniques — for dating; and possibly also for communication, social interaction, and more — are misguided, unproductive, and often…

Apr 26

I have used journaling to cure my rumination, gain a better grasp of my emotions, process my emotions quicker, express myself more completely to others…

Apr 24

Where I shill How to Talk once more.

Jan 3

A new essay, and updates on my life.

Dec 26, 2021

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