#personal-reflection

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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Squaring up to death after my cancer diagnosis gave me a deeper appreciation of life | Matt Forde

Facing cancer can lead to a profound appreciation for life and clarity on what truly matters.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK news

Shane Ross: Cancer and me - 'I was forced to face the worst, that I had a serious problem. It needed urgent treatment, both chemotherapy and radiotherapy'

Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Squaring up to death after my cancer diagnosis gave me a deeper appreciation of life | Matt Forde

Facing cancer can lead to a profound appreciation for life and clarity on what truly matters.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK news

Shane Ross: Cancer and me - 'I was forced to face the worst, that I had a serious problem. It needed urgent treatment, both chemotherapy and radiotherapy'

#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
3 days 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.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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
#mental-health
fromAeon
1 week ago
philosophy

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

Parenting
fromFast Company
1 week 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
1 week ago
philosophy

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

#life-choices
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Even though my parents would have been amazing grandparents, it wasn't the right reason to have kids

The author ultimately chose to remain child-free after weighing personal desires and familial expectations.
fromBusiness Insider
2 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
5 days 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.

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Even though my parents would have been amazing grandparents, it wasn't the right reason to have kids

The author ultimately chose to remain child-free after weighing personal desires and familial expectations.
fromBusiness Insider
2 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
5 days 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.

#nostalgia
NYC music
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks 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.
NYC music
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks 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.
Women
fromScary Mommy
6 days 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
1 week 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
fromBig Think
1 week 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
#self-acceptance
#motherhood
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm pregnant with my 2nd kid at 40, and I still don't feel like a grown-up

Expectations of adulthood can clash with reality, leaving one feeling uncertain about identity, even while facing major life changes.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm pregnant with my 2nd kid at 40, and I still don't feel like a grown-up

Expectations of adulthood can clash with reality, leaving one feeling uncertain about identity, even while facing major life changes.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
#politics
fromThe Nation
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Identity Niches: Have You Found Yours?

Self-perception is shaped by social interaction and cultural context, revealing identity complexities.
Students' self-descriptions underline how self-image is informed by societal perceptions and interactions.
#well-being
#reading
Books
fromBusiness Insider
1 week 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.
#mothers-day
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Parenting

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.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Parenting

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.

#change
#photography
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.

fromNew York Post
3 weeks 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.
UK news
fromVulture
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

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

My therapist tells me it is seasonal memory. I find it a bit strange, since in the southern hemisphere where I now live, there are no cherry blossoms blooming as they are now in Herbert Park.
Mental health
#intimacy
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This is how we do it: I only have months to live but sex makes all my despair fall away'

The author finds solace and happiness in intimate moments with his wife despite facing terminal cancer.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This is how we do it: I only have months to live but sex makes all my despair fall away'

The author finds solace and happiness in intimate moments with his wife despite facing terminal cancer.
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.
fromGrub Street
1 month ago

'I Was 24 and Working Illegally'

"The odd thing about experiencing New York for the first time was that it seemed more like the films than the films themselves."
NYC food
fromDefector
1 month ago

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

"Theater was my first love, and like it is with many first loves, my former feelings now often embarrass me—not just because I no longer feel them, but because falling out of love was so decisive, so shattering, so apocalyptic that the person I was when I did theater is a person who will never exist again."
Humor
#food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

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
1 month 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
fromScooter in the Sticks
1 month ago

Falling in Love with the Royal Enfield Himalayan (AGAIN) - Scooter in the Sticks

The Royal Enfield Himalayan ensures a deep connection through its simplicity, robust handling, and therapeutic escape from the noise of everyday life.
Bicycling
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How I Diagnosed My Rare Neurological Condition after Decades of Hiding It

When I had fun with my G.I. Joe figurines—rather than smashing good Gung-Ho against the nefarious Cobra Commander, I would simply position the figures in front of me and motor—a word I use to describe my physical movements and the mental energy that drives them. In my mind's eye, the characters brimmed with kinetic energy: flaring, vivid, cinematographic.
Mental health
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

A Quieter Way: The Power of Introverts in Ultrarunning

"For many athletes, the electric atmosphere at ultrarunning events, filled with noise and excitement, can clash with those who prefer quieter settings before a race."
Mental health
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

And Deliver Us from Elon

"I contemplated a return to the Church...wondering if getting my throat blessed might alleviate some of the distress I felt on Election Night."
Mental health
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