“As countless people have discovered over the past twenty-five years, mindfulness is the most reliable source of peace and joy. Anyone can do it. And it’s become increasingly clear that not only our health and well-being as individuals, but our continuation as a civilisation and a planet depend on it.” — Thich Nhat Hanh At …
Along with the omnipresent praise of personal growth, there is not enough being said about the traps and threats it creates. About the dark places it may lead to. About the challenging feelings it can trigger — without showing any practical way of dealing with them. There is hardly any mention of the harm personal growth may cause, alongside the potential benefits. …
Whether it is about self-improvement or helping somebody else to change, appreciation can be an extremely powerful strategy. I was having a casual chat with my Dad a few days ago. We talked the usual — Polish politics, his work, my work, what’s for dinner. At some point, he pulled out a cigarette from his pocket and …
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“As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than wrong with you, no matter what is wrong.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn I hold my breath for a moment and I look around. The room is full of people in sweatpants or leggings, walking slowly without any obvious direction. Some of them are …
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“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; Mastering yourself is true power.” — Lao Tzu Intimacy is not a very straightforward topic to me. During intimate moments with men, I usually become tense, I return kisses hesitantly and end up making out mainly to satisfy their desires. I subconsciously believe I …
Oh, how important it is for me to freestyle. To abandon the idea of consistency, self-discipline and making a structured, conscious effort towards a goal. To once in a while embrace the spirit of free creation. Not confined by any rules. Not bringing it down to the concept of work. Not writing for any reason other than pleasing …
You’ve been through this many times — yet, it happens again. You’re at this amazing party with lots of great music, food and company. You know you should be enjoying yourself. But you can’t. You’re only half-heartedly invested in the conversations you’re having. Your mind is somewhere else. That’s because there’s this person at the …
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