Category: The Mind
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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.
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When Women Think “This Could Be Me”
in The MindWomen aren’t asking to be reassured that you’re different. They’re asking to be understood.
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Opting Out of What’s Expected
in The MindBecoming a mother reshapes life in profound ways, transforming one’s autonomy and responsibilities instantly.
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A Small Pause by the Water
A quiet day at the park with floating bird food, ducks, and swans highlighted a peaceful connection with nature.
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It wasn’t dark when I left work
in The MindYesterday I finished work and walked to the car park, and it was still light outside. That caught me off guard. I wasn’t expecting it, and I didn’t realize how much I missed it. For a moment, it felt like hope. Not a big dramatic kind – just a quiet sense that maybe things are…
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I bought flowers on the 15th
in The MindValentine’s day passed, and the next day I bought myself a bouquet of red roses. They are beatiful. Fresh, full, exactly the same one’s I saw before the 14th – just twice cheaper. It made me think about how much of Valentine’s Day is not really about love, but about pricing. The cakes, the flowers,…
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