#personal-reflection

#personal-reflection

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.

The subject of saṃvega is a disquieting feeling that we all experience at some point, reinforcing our sense of unease about life's purpose.

Very sociable, and quite likable upon first meeting, but they don't have any close friends, or most friends don't last too long.

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.

Driving has evolved from a source of freedom and thrill to a mundane chore, highlighting how our life stages change our perspective on experiences.

It's funny how a simple moment in life can spark years of fond memories, isn't it?

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.

"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.

Interrailing was a revelation for me and for my children. It opened up new horizons and created unforgettable memories for our family.

I'm new to being a dog owner. I'm working out the boundaries of familiarity.

"The odd thing about experiencing New York for the first time was that it seemed more like the films than the films themselves."

"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."

"Unfortunately, you chose to get up and walk around in the dark. What happened is your responsibility, not theirs."

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.

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.

The Royal Enfield Himalayan ensures a deep connection through its simplicity, robust handling, and therapeutic escape from the noise of everyday life.

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.

"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."

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