What's Luke Thinking?

  • Ripple the World

    The author reflects on their childhood dream of making a significant impact on the world, aiming for drastic change. However, they now understand that small, daily acts can lead to unseen but impactful ripples. They redefine “the world” as individuals and embrace the power of making small, positive differences.

  • Is It Raining?

    The article delves into the challenges of simulating rain in video games and draws a parallel to life’s struggles. Developers overcame technical limitations by having rain follow the player, illustrating how we can mitigate personal challenges through self-reflection. The piece emphasizes the importance of perspective and resilience in facing life’s “storms.”

  • The Time Factory

    The concept of time as a valuable, non-renewable resource is explored, challenging the idea that it can be “made” or “found.” Unlike other resources, time cannot be replenished and must be used efficiently. Emphasizing the need to live in the present, the piece highlights the importance of making the most of our existing time.

  • 1.92%

    As I write this, we have just officially completed the first week of 2024, which means the year is 1.92% complete. To some, this may spark the thought “We still have 98% left?” and for others, “2% of the year is already gone?” Those who see 98% as a huge chunk of the year left…

  • Being Hercules

    Being Hercules

    Everyone knows Disney is great for creating family memories, keeping kids occupied, and… facilitating philosophical discussion? As a 20-year-old, I am not ashamed to say I am still a fan of Disney. Although I thought I had grown out of it, my girlfriend rekindled the magic of Disney within me quite a while ago, and…

  • Ignorance is (not) Malice

    Ignorance is (not) Malice

    Sitting in one of my classes this semester during a group discussion, a member of the class made an interesting remark that the rest of my group seemed to agree with: “Ignorance is malice.” I’m not an expert on the human condition by any means, but this didn’t sit right with me when I heard…

  • Time

    Time

    I recently had the pleasure of working the fourth commencement ceremony during my time at Marshall University. One ceremony is held at the end of each semester, so this has totaled two years of working during these ceremonies and watching people graduate. During my first week at Marshall, I signed a banner that said “Class…

  • Focus on What’s “Important”

    Focus on What’s “Important”

    Taking a break from my homework this morning to enjoy a banana and tea, my mind drifted back to my time playing high school tennis; enjoying the same meal at years of regional tournaments awaiting my turn. At first, it was a simple feeling of longing for my feet to slide on the pavement again,…