Why I Turned Off Notifications Again
A morning realization about notifications, doom-scrolling, and choosing presence over feeds.
Writings tagged with #mindfulness
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Empathy as a Shield
How empathy serves as protective armor against judgment, bias, and emotional spirals.
Love Is the Final Revolution
After nearly losing myself to global chaos, I found the most radical act isn't outrage — it's love. A reflection on politics, fear, and why building a home rooted in kindness may be the ultimate rebellion.
Bend, Don't Break: Learning to Flow Again
A personal essay about the psychological toll of extreme self-optimization, the breakdown of a 33-value system, and the path toward flexible strength through acceptance and presence.
An Hour of Hair Brushing: What My Daughter Taught Me About Time
Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is sit still with your daughter and brush her hair for an hour.
Total Concentration Breathing (4-Second Intervals)
A rhythmic, box-style breathing technique used to cultivate focus, regulate the nervous system, and deepen mind-body awareness.
What Happens When You Leave the Algorithm Behind
Leaving Meta. Reclaiming time, clarity, and creativity.
You are Joking, Right?
Catching myself dismissing someone's feelings with "you are joking, right?" and what that pattern has cost.
On Overcoming Analysis Paralysis
Practice makes perfect, and overcoming paralysis is no different than any other skill that you could learn and develop by practice.
On Simplicity and Peace of Mind
A reflection on finding contentment and wholeness through simplicity, minimalism, and inner peace rather than material possessions
Brief Notes on Finding Serenity in Self-Control
Reflection on self-control as a path to serenity. Explores the balance between natural desires and conscious restraint in the context of personal values.
The inner work truly never ends.
An honest reflection on how inner work, therapy, and self-awareness are ongoing, messy, and humbling.
Note to Self: To Be or What Not to Be
A reminder that I become what I practice: negativity, resentment, and hate are choices I don't have to make.
On Feeling Overpowered
The daily practices that make me feel overpowered: training, cooking, sleep, presence with my kids, and choosing response over reaction.
Reflections From a Tough Weekend
A raw and honest reflection on processing emotional pain, self-healing, and the journey towards emotional wellbeing.
Notes On Self-Control
A reflection on the power of self-control, curiosity, and value-based decision making in personal growth and emotional regulation.
Some Notes on Overcoming Emotional Pain
A personal reflection on dealing with emotional pain, accountability, and personal growth through challenging times.