#self-discovery

#self-discovery

The captivating cover photo by Fey Willbrandt sets the tone for an EP that seamlessly connects to her previous achievements. The lead single, "Ich hasse, wenn", introduced Amelie to a wider audience, making waves across various playlists, including Fresh Finds GSA. This track features alongside six other songs in the EP, showcasing her delicate arrangements and engaging storytelling that explore themes of embarking on new journeys, vulnerability, and self-discovery.

As a lifelong proponent of close friends and tight circles, I saw this as my opportunity to step outside my comfort zone and meet new people, whether that was in my Shakespeare class or at random cafés around the city. I'd lived in the Midwestern suburbs my whole life before moving to Syracuse (a place that didn't feel much different) for school. So, in London, I was looking forward to making friends in a new kind of cityscape.

All these elements make for great entertainment, but it can be argued that the show has more than just good storytelling - it also offers lessons about what is (and isn't) healthy in our relationships. The Summer I Turned Pretty offers the viewers solid examples of what healthy relationships look like, and what behaviours we should be seeking from the people around us, as well as those to avoid.

I can wish list this, huh? I'm going to start manifesting in real time. Obviously, my friends at Loro Piana, Rolex ... Listen, I have very highfalutin tastes. In a very selfish, self-serving way, it would be those things. What else? My friends over at NetJets, let's say. All the most high-roller nice things, you know? Why not reach for the stars?

"In the journal I do not just express myself more openly than I could to any person; I create myself."

Evie Cavallo’s hero's journey begins with an impending eviction, reminiscent of pandemic upheavals, forcing her to confront her reality and identity amidst absurdity.

The fear of being disliked can lead to unlikable behaviors such as clinginess and distance, which in turn can destroy friendships and relationships.

Gandjei says: Mythoscape explores the intimate relationship between humanity and nature, abstraction and meaning, light and insight. These liminal moments draw on the metaphorical language of Persian poetry, where nature mirrors emotional and spiritual states, and on Jungian psychology, particularly Nigredo: a descent into darkness as a path toward transformation.

"At 82, Christine Thynne is an emerging artist. Risk! There's a colossal amount of risk, Thynne says. She is about to perform her show, These Mechanisms, over three weeks at the Edinburgh fringe."

Distractions disguise themselves, taking us further away from shore (goals), taking us away from a grounded foundation in which to build something of value in our lives.

"I hope I can walk away feeling I've actually achieved something here, that I've really pushed myself to the edge of my boundaries and put myself in a position which is beyond something I could have even imagined a year ago," said Pineapple Dance Studios star Spence.

There's something about a good joke or a meme...where it sticks in our minds for years and we can draw from it for a certain feeling.

Becoming a father at 38 catalyzed Simon Lee’s passion for art, transforming him from a business-oriented mindset to embracing a professional art career.

Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak. After a breakup, a woman reflects on her lost sense of self through her clothing choices.

Join Me chronicles the journey of starting a positivity cult through simple acts of kindness initiated by Danny Wallace, which became a sense of community for many.

The journey of self-determination is essential, as characters must learn to be true to themselves rather than conforming to expectations of who they think they should be.

Madison McFerrin's new album, 'Scorpio,' represents her journey of finding her own voice, especially after her engagement to a longtime partner fell apart.

That night, surrounded by seventh-grade boys, I learned to navigate my feelings in an environment where masculinity was displayed so brazenly, yet so innocently.

Ben moves in with their estranged older sister and her husband after being thrown out of their parents' home for coming out as non-binary. As Ben navigates young adulthood, they find support from an eccentric art teacher and a kind-hearted student.

"If [music] had anything but piano and organ, like if it had electric guitar or drums, it was considered Satanic or bad," he says, highlighting the extremism of his parents' beliefs. "We weren't allowed to go to movie theaters, we weren't allowed to watch movies, we didn't have TV. All the girls in our house had to wear skirts ... even to bed, I had to wear skirts."

"The true source of my pain—the visceral agony of the weeks that followed—was not about him at all. It was about what his rejection confirmed for me. I'm not enough."

The Alters combines base building and sim management in a sci-fi narrative about self-discovery, following Jan as he navigates life and survival on an alien planet.

Chris' story made me reflect on my own life. I realized that I shared many traits with him that I had never connected to autism.