#personal-reflection

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Humor
fromDefector
1 month ago

How Meeting Richard Kind Changed The Course Of My Life | Defector

The author's journey away from theater reflects deep emotional introspection and growth, marked by feelings of loss and change associated with their former passion.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hairy Biker Si King's Honest Playlist: Led Zeppelin is perfect for when you're speeding along'

Music can evoke powerful memories and emotions, shaping one's identity and passion throughout life.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

I am a trans teenager. This is what it means to hate the shape of your own skin | Elsie Thwaites

The author explores a deep-seated discomfort with their skin and identity, rooted in shame and societal expectations.
#motherhood
fromBuzzFeed
19 hours ago
Relationships

My Boyfriend's Mom And I Were Close. Years After We Split, He Delivered A Devastating Message From Her.

Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
19 hours ago

My Boyfriend's Mom And I Were Close. Years After We Split, He Delivered A Devastating Message From Her.

The contrasting maternal influences in my life illustrate the profound effects of unconditional love versus timid parenting.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I went searching for the grandmother I never met. Under a tree where she once sat with Leonard Cohen, I broke | Gina Chick

The author reflects on her mother's extraordinary presence and influence in her life despite initially perceiving her as simply a typical mother.
#sufjan-stevens
#mental-health
Parenting
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This simple trick can help you conquer uncertainty

The chaos and uncertainty of modern life create a persistent state of anxiety, affecting how we process daily challenges.
fromAeon
3 weeks ago
philosophy

What if your body unravels, but no doctor can name the disease? | Aeon Essays

Parenting
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This simple trick can help you conquer uncertainty

The chaos and uncertainty of modern life create a persistent state of anxiety, affecting how we process daily challenges.
fromAeon
3 weeks ago
philosophy

What if your body unravels, but no doctor can name the disease? | Aeon Essays

Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, the three lives I tried to run from and the one I'm running toward

Mental Health Awareness Month encourages recognition of invisible struggles and the importance of supporting those who face them.
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

A New "Real Time With Bill Maher" Had Show Business on its Mind

Barry Diller predicted that AGI would lead to a significant civilizational transformation, emphasizing its potential impacts to society being far greater than the Renaissance.
US politics
#expectations
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

As a Muslim girl in Bradford, I saw my story in Jane Austen's novels. Now I've directed a TV series about her | Ali Naushahi

I saw how similar Austen's family dynamics were to my own a couple of centuries down the line. When Austen's father stepped away from his post as a clergyman, it forced the family to leave their genteel rectory home for a series of ever more insecure living quarters.
Women in technology
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

When sadness strikes I remember I'm not alone in loving the wild boundless beauty of the living world | Georgina Woods

Nature offers a profound sense of freedom and beauty, contrasting with the constraints of everyday life.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

First My Mother Died. Then My Home Got Hit by a Tornado.

The author felt a surprising sense of calm and connection to nature during a powerful tornado while reflecting on a personal loss.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

When sadness strikes I remember I'm not alone in loving the wild boundless beauty of the living world | Georgina Woods

Nature offers a profound sense of freedom and beauty, contrasting with the constraints of everyday life.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

First My Mother Died. Then My Home Got Hit by a Tornado.

The author felt a surprising sense of calm and connection to nature during a powerful tornado while reflecting on a personal loss.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I wore a fake engagement ring for a week and realized I'm not ready to get married

I wore a fake engagement ring for a week while traveling and was surprised at how emotionally resonant the experience was, reflecting my readiness for marriage.
Relationships
frombowsandsequins.com
10 months ago

What I Wore Last Week

I wore this silk one-shoulder dress to a friend's Black-Tie wedding at the Field Museum in Chicago and received so many compliments!
Chicago Cubs
#community
#motorcycling
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

No Straight Road Takes You There by Rebecca Solnit review an activist's antidote to despair

Moral injury stems from recognizing our complicity in environmental harm, emphasizing the need for awareness and introspection.
#grief
#life-choices
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago
Retirement

I chose to live abroad and travel the world over becoming a mother. As I approach 50, I'm wondering if I made the right decision.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Parenting

My husband had kids when we met and didn't want to have more with me. It took time, but I'm happy with the family we have.

fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago
Retirement

I chose to live abroad and travel the world over becoming a mother. As I approach 50, I'm wondering if I made the right decision.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Parenting

My husband had kids when we met and didn't want to have more with me. It took time, but I'm happy with the family we have.

Women
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

I've Never Been With A Woman & Now I Wonder If It's Too Late

Perimenopause is often romanticized but can bring feelings of regret and confusion about both personal choices and unfulfilled experiences.
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Meet Chuck And Purrle, The Newest Members Of The Defector Pet Family | Defector

When I decided to let cats back into our lives after the fires, I realized pet adoption had evolved with social media, transforming the way we connect with animals.
Pets
#memory
NYC music
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"What Happened to New York"

The narrator reflects on memories and connections, using vivid imagery and personal anecdotes to convey a sense of nostalgia and loss.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Mental health

'It has been 5,475 days since I found Gerry on bedroom floor' - Melanie Verwoerd recalls life with beloved broadcaster Gerry Ryan

NYC music
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"What Happened to New York"

The narrator reflects on memories and connections, using vivid imagery and personal anecdotes to convey a sense of nostalgia and loss.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Mental health

'It has been 5,475 days since I found Gerry on bedroom floor' - Melanie Verwoerd recalls life with beloved broadcaster Gerry Ryan

fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

Samvega: The urgent realization that you need a more meaningful life

The subject of saṃvega is a disquieting feeling that we all experience at some point, reinforcing our sense of unease about life's purpose.
philosophy
#politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

I Thought David Horowitz Was a Joke-but He Foreshadowed the Trump Coalition

David Horowitz's ideological journey from radicalism to conservatism reveals broader themes of personal transformation and political discourse.
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago
Parenting

The Secret Language We Share with Our Children | The Walrus

The experience of watching films alone can provide solace and connection during turbulent times.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

I Thought David Horowitz Was a Joke-but He Foreshadowed the Trump Coalition

David Horowitz's ideological journey from radicalism to conservatism reveals broader themes of personal transformation and political discourse.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
3 weeks ago

30 Things I've Learned from 30 Years of Teaching Yoga

Teaching yoga is a service, not a performance; students are teachers too.
Stay curious and open to learning as a yoga instructor.
#authenticity
#self-identity
#reading
Books
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I spent over a decade tracking my reading habits and goals. Now that I've stopped, I love books more than ever.

Tracking reading habits can diminish enjoyment, turning books into metrics rather than experiences.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

As a single parent, Mother's Day doesn't involve brunches and flowers. I'm dropping off my toddler with my mom for a day so I can rest.

Single mothers often face unique challenges on Mother's Day, not fitting traditional celebrations.
A focus on self-care and acknowledgment of personal efforts can redefine Mother's Day for single parents.
#change
#photography
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

21 Things That Scream "I'm A Narcissist," According To People Who Found Out The Hard Way

Very sociable, and quite likable upon first meeting, but they don't have any close friends, or most friends don't last too long.
Relationships
#family
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Parenting

I live in the UK and my parents are in Australia. It's hard to care for them as they age, but I'm not uprooting my family.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Parenting

I live in the UK and my parents are in Australia. It's hard to care for them as they age, but I'm not uprooting my family.

UK news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Prince Harry reveals if he'll ever bring kids Archie and Lilibet back to the UK

Prince Harry feels unable to return to the UK due to security issues affecting his family.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Blake Lively Speaks Up for Those Who Can't

This year has been full of the highest highs and the lowest lows of my life. I see so many women around afraid to share their experiences. Fear is by design; it's what keeps us silent.
Film
#cancer-awareness
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Cancer

King Charles gives deeply personal cancer update - and reflects on 'the darkest moments of illness'

King Charles III reflects on his cancer experience, thanking supporters of cancer patients and recognizing the compassion shown during such challenging times.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Cancer

King says cancer diagnosis made him one of the statistics'

The king emphasizes how cancer can highlight humanity's compassion while personally appreciating charity work in his experience.
Cancer
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

King Charles gives deeply personal cancer update - and reflects on 'the darkest moments of illness'

King Charles III reflects on his cancer experience, thanking supporters of cancer patients and recognizing the compassion shown during such challenging times.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

King says cancer diagnosis made him one of the statistics'

The king emphasizes how cancer can highlight humanity's compassion while personally appreciating charity work in his experience.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Chloe finds a hobby: I go hell for leather as I hit the Mondello circuit... then slip into granny mode as I reach the corner

Driving has evolved from a source of freedom and thrill to a mundane chore, highlighting how our life stages change our perspective on experiences.
Cars
Parenting
fromtime.com
1 month ago

You Don't Have to Be Certain You Want Kids to HaveThem

Maternal ambivalence, or uncertainty about wanting children, is a common yet misunderstood feeling many women experience.
#marriage
#music
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

There's an Actual Waitlist for This Super-Cute Lamp

It's funny how a simple moment in life can spark years of fond memories, isn't it?
Food & drink
#intimacy
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'And that was my last forecast' - Joanna Donnelly signs off on last RTE weather forecast in unexpected announcement

"I didn't want to leave without saying goodbye. I had been on the weather forecast for nearly 10 years," she said on Instagram last night, addressing the confusion.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It turns out you're never too old to go Interrailing around Europe | Phil Mongredien

Interrailing was a revelation for me and for my children. It opened up new horizons and created unforgettable memories for our family.
Europe politics
Tech industry
fromMedium
1 month ago

I stopped applying to tech jobs

Leaving the tech job market allows for self-reflection and re-evaluating life beyond constant job applications.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Inside the Maiden Voyage of The 90s Cruise

"I had one of those naps in late January, and when I woke up, I was in my stateroom on The 90s Cruise, featuring Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms..."
Music
#new-york-city
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Harriette Cole: I think the ushers should have done more after I fell

"Unfortunately, you chose to get up and walk around in the dark. What happened is your responsibility, not theirs."
Relationships
Mental health
fromMedium
2 months ago

What it's like to be a designer at 40

Reflecting on life's journey and professional growth is essential, especially during difficult times like Christmas.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Hannah Quinn-Mulligan: As a farmer, I can't support Ireland's free school meals scheme

I have reservations about nutritional value, provenance and waste - and I'd rather see the money directed to areas that need it than affluent communities that do not.
Alternative transportation
#book-release
fromESPN.com
2 months ago
Golden State Warriors

Curry lands 3-book deal with 1st due out in Sept.

Stephen Curry is set to publish three books starting with 'Shot Ready' on Sept. 9, focusing on personal reflections.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Golden State Warriors

Warriors' Curry scores a 3-book deal, starting with a personal reflection on his life and career

Steph Curry will release three books, starting with 'Shot Ready' on Sept. 9, focusing on personal reflection and inspiration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Golden Goal: Kevin Campbell for Everton v Liverpool (1999)

On my first night at university, an opportunity for social connection presented itself, but instead of joining a celebration with peers, I chose to listen to a football match alone.
Liverpool FC
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