Declining birthrates around the world are alarming many people, yet, for too long generations of people were pressured into getting married and having kids, because it was…… Read more “Declining birthrates: is it a good thing or not?”
Tag: personal development
For my environmentalist friends and readers, check out Bioneers new virtual course!
My last 2 post have had strong environmental messaging, something which has been on my mind a lot recently, so I wanted to be able to connect…… Read more “For my environmentalist friends and readers, check out Bioneers new virtual course!”
Would you like a lobotomy or would you prefer to be a consumer?
As I wrote in “Après Earth (Day). What does “colonizing” Mars have to do with Earth Day?” consumerism became a replacement for mental health services. To explain this…… Read more “Would you like a lobotomy or would you prefer to be a consumer?”
Après Earth (Day). What does “colonizing” Mars have to do with Earth Day?
This post is a little different from my usual ones, but definitely inspired by the most recent Earth Day. So the Billionaires are interested in space travel,…… Read more “Après Earth (Day). What does “colonizing” Mars have to do with Earth Day?”
The inner trauma of not feeling heard can manifest obliquely and a “Karen” can be born.
I’ve been trying to figure out what has been behind the surge of “Karens” we’re seeing on social media, who seem to get easily triggered into a…… Read more “The inner trauma of not feeling heard can manifest obliquely and a “Karen” can be born.”
Turning Poison into Medicine
“Turning poison into medicine” is a concept I heard many years ago, and I was told it was a Japanese concept. I Googled it today to provide…… Read more “Turning Poison into Medicine”
The steps I recently took in taking a new step forward in my life and some tips on Emotional Intelligence
– Unknown author or photographer I very recently started a new phase of my life, at a new job. I had put in my 2-weeks notice a…… Read more “The steps I recently took in taking a new step forward in my life and some tips on Emotional Intelligence”
Happy Happiness Day!
I was reminded (how could I have overlooked it?) that today is International Day of Happiness by The Hot Goddess in What is Happiness? I suppose I’ve…… Read more “Happy Happiness Day!”
Telling it like it is… is it brutal honesty or just being an a******? (Or is it about instigating drama and then stepping back to watch the show?)
I usually cringe when someone says something offensive, then shrugs it off saying they’re just saying it like it is. I don’t count myself as a prude…… Read more “Telling it like it is… is it brutal honesty or just being an a******? (Or is it about instigating drama and then stepping back to watch the show?)”
Life after Nihilism
The COVID-19 pandemic was our collective experience with Nihilism, a realization that we could die and no matter what we did or believed in would make any…… Read more “Life after Nihilism”
The Art of Giving ourselves permission to move ahead with a dream
Sometimes we just get stuck, bogged down by doubts and perceived taboos. Photo and quote by Tamara Kulish. Click to see merch on Fine Art America When…… Read more “The Art of Giving ourselves permission to move ahead with a dream”
Throw out the resolutions!
Throw the resolutions out the window! Just start by speaking kinder and gentler to yourself! Throw out the harsh and judgmental self-talk. What comes out of the…… Read more “Throw out the resolutions!”
Changing our thoughts and habits Part 1: how does it physically work in the brain?
I just finished reading ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’ by Robin Sharma. I had a couple of issues with the narration but what I want to…… Read more “Changing our thoughts and habits Part 1: how does it physically work in the brain?”
Could you be a “Co-dependent” and not know it?
Co-dependency was a refuge for me when I was married to an alcoholic and drug addict. I was set up to become a co-dependent person from the…… Read more “Could you be a “Co-dependent” and not know it?”
Our inner head space… doing the inner shadow work
Inspired by Jack Canfora’s post: “We Know What We Are, But Know Not What We May Be” where he brings up existential questions about life, our perceptions…… Read more “Our inner head space… doing the inner shadow work”