Category: The Mind
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When the Past Shows Up Quietly
in The MindReading my parents’ moods taught me to notice everything, even in safety.
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A Thought I’m Still Sitting With
in The MindLife is unpredictable, and its value far exceeds any currency. Yet, when considering the future of my child, I find myself contemplating the peace of a quiet end.
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On Freedom, Cars, and Quiet Independence
in The MindI caught myself thinking something strange today. That it might actually be harder to live without a car than without a relationship. And the funny part is — I’m not someone who lives alone. I’m a wife. I’m a mum. I’m also a dog mum. And still, this thought felt… true. A car gives you…
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Waiting for Thoughts to Come Back
Today the weather felt as confused as my mind. In the morning I woke up to snow. Real snow, covering everything outside. It felt like winter had suddenly decided to come back again. I started work and spent a couple of hours focusing on my tasks. Nothing dramatic, just ordinary work. Then I got up…
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Waiting for Permission
Though adults have resources, the victim role can still trap them, consuming personal agency and growth.
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Mom, I’ll Call You Back. I’m Dismantling the Patriarchy
in The MindSomewhere online, a simple question started a surprisingly serious conversation: Would you rather meet a bear in the forest… or a man? When women were asked:the bear. But something even more striking happened when men were asked a slightly different question: Would you rather your daughter, sister, wife, or mother meet a bear in the…
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Planting Strawberries While the World Falls Apart
Sometimes it feels like the world is going mad. You open the news and there is another conflict, another political fight, another story about violence or injustice somewhere in the world. Countries arguing with each other. Wars that don’t seem to end. Decisions that make you wonder if anyone is thinking about ordinary people at…
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When the Inner Critic Takes Over
in The MindI think I might be having a depressive episode. Nothing dramatic happened. There’s no clear reason I can point to. But today my inner critic came out — loud, persistent, and merciless. It criticises everything. My appearance. My imperfections. My work. The way I speak. The way I live. It doesn’t offer solutions. It doesn’t…
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On Choosing Myself, Gently
in The MindImperfect Editor reflects on the importance of true self-care, emphasizing the need to prioritize oneself amid responsibilities. It’s a journey of recognizing self-neglect as imbalanced and embracing personal well-being.
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A Soft Sunday
in The MindThis Sunday was dedicated to rest and self-care, allowing for reflection on the importance of relaxation and personal well-being, after a period of tension and external control in life.
The Imperfect Week 