Jack Bilson On…

Connection

  • On Vulnerability

    Vulnerability is not the opposite of strength. But that is how it often feels. We are taught to build walls. We are encouraged to be rational, self-sufficient and immune to disorder and chaos. We should be disciplined and in control… Continue reading

  • On Kindness

    Kindness is more than what it seems. Increasingly, the word is used to soften the edges of discomfort, seeking to shield us from disagreement and prevent confrontation. In this form, it becomes less about connection and more about control. It… Continue reading

  • On Communication

    We can tell when someone is creating something to show it to others, for no other reason than to put their cleverness on display. Equally, we can tell when someone is creating for no other reason than they must. Others… Continue reading

  • On Loneliness

    Loneliness is not a private failing. It is a public warning. It tells us that something essential is missing, not within us, but between us. It is the quiet cost of emotional repression, the background hum of a culture that… Continue reading