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There’s a part of me that knows I’m supposed to say I’d donate to charity or volunteer at a shelter, and maybe one day I will. But if I’m being honest, I would go straight to the Sistine Chapel. I would stand beneath that impossible ceiling for hours, neck tilted back, letting Michelangelo’s vision pour over me like a blessing. There’s something sacred about witnessing a masterpiece created by a single human hand, something that reminds you how devotion, obsession, and raw talent can collide to create a window into the divine. It’s not selfish to want that. It’s human.

Because in that quiet, fresco‑lit space, I imagine feeling the kind of awe that rearranges you from the inside out. The kind of wonder that makes you breathe differently, think differently, dream differently. I want the sense of stepping into a story bigger than myself, the same feeling I chase when I write about gods, witches, seraphim, and worlds stitched together with myth. The Sistine Chapel isn’t just a destination; it’s a pilgrimage of the soul, a reminder that beauty can be transformative, and that sometimes the most honest thing we can do is seek out the moments that make us feel small in the best possible way.

Daily writing prompt

If you had an unlimited budget for 24 hours, what would you do?

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The first Star Trek movie would be the one I pick. The long‑overdue recognition of Gene Roddenberry’s visionary imagination. When the original series premiered in the 1960s, it pushed television far beyond its comfort zone. Roddenberry didn’t just craft a sci‑fi adventure, he offered a brave, optimistic plan for humanity’s future. Of course, at the time I didn’t fathom the depth of what the film represented. I just loved the series as a kid.

The film’s debut was thought by some a tipping point that the world was finally ready to embrace the depth of his ideas, honoring a creator who believed strongly in exploration, diplomacy, and the boundless potential of the human spirit.

What made Star Trek truly revolutionary was its steady commitment to representation and unity. At a time when American television rarely showcased diversity, the series placed minorities in respected, central roles. Its premise that Earth, after surviving a devastating third world war, rebuilt itself into a society free from discrimination, bigotry, homelessness, and starvation was profoundly hopeful. Roddenberry imagined a future where humanity didn’t just coexist but thrived by embracing each other’s uniqueness. Decades later, that vision still feels ahead of its time and continues to inspire fans around the world.

It encourages me to believe that one day we will have a world where everyone will be valued for themselves and not judge anyone based on their sex, color, ethnicity or nationality.

Daily writing prompt

If you could erase one movie from your memory and watch it again for the first time, which one would it be?

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