Reflection
Creative mindfulness: How art can help you unwind
In a fast-paced world, creative mindfulness through art offers a simple and effective way to relax, unwind, and reconnect with the present moment — no artistic skills required.
Reflection
Testosterone and aggression: Unveiling the subtle influences on human behavior
Explore how testosterone, cultural influences, and personal experiences intersect to shape aggressive behavior, as illustrated through two contrasting real-life incidents at a Walmart checkout line.
Art
Night Stars
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The Flower of Life: connecting art, nature, and sacred geometry
The Flower of Life, a geometric pattern composed of overlapping circles, is a symbol rooted in sacred geometry and has been found across various cultures for thousands of years, representing unity, creation, and the interconnectedness of life.
Inspiration
Consequences: A disconnect between actions and outcomes
People often struggle to connect their choices to the consequences they face, and mindset plays a key role in this disconnect. While aligning actions with desired outcomes can be challenging, there are practical steps that can help bridge the gap.
Art
From Concept to Creation: Navigating the artistic process with Wabi-Sabi philosophy
Creating art mirrors the unpredictability of life, evolving through inspiration, experimentation, and reflection. This piece delves into how the Wabi-Sabi philosophy — embracing simplicity and imperfection — transforms the creative process into a deeper expression of authenticity and purpose.
Art
In Waves: Listening Notes (Fragments)
What Stays After the Music Stops (In Waves)
Reflection
Beyond burnout: The case for rest in a productivity-obsessed world
What if our relentless pursuit of productivity, far from being a hallmark of success, is actually a societal trap that drains our very essence? In a world obsessed with ceaseless activity, this piece dares to question whether our pursuit of "more" is costing us everything that truly matters.
Reflection
Personal notes on meditation
In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, meditation has become a powerful tool for finding inner balance and clarity. Through years of practice, I’ve experienced profound personal growth, learning to navigate life’s challenges with greater calm and purpose.
Reflection
Conversational tangeants can be warning signs of cognitive decline
Frequent conversational tangents can sometimes be more than just a harmless distraction. When they begin to disrupt communication regularly, they may signal underlying cognitive issues, such as memory loss or executive dysfunction, that warrant closer attention.
Reflection
The resilience of belief: Why facts alone won’t change minds
Despite overwhelming evidence, deeply held beliefs often remain unchanged as perception shapes our understanding of reality. This phenomenon highlights the complex relationship between facts and belief, where perception frequently triumphs over truth.
Art
Twilight falls again: Mark Lanegan's "One Hundred Days" and the bittersweet beauty of hope
Mark Lanegan’s Bubblegum celebrates its 20th anniversary with the reissue Bubblegum XX, sparking a renewed obsession with the haunting track “One Hundred Days.”
