Tag: Self-Reflection
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When Everything Falls Apart, Who’s Still There?
When my relationship ended, I found myself in a dark place—lost, emotionally wrecked, and alone. I had prioritized my girlfriend over my friendships, and when she was gone, I had no one left to turn to. But Paul was there. He didn’t hold my absence against me. He reached out, checked in, and asked me…
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The Weight of Inconsistency: Why I Crave Clarity in People
It’s not just one thing—it’s everything piling up. The weight of loss, of isolation, of never knowing where I stand with people. I crave consistency, clarity, directness—but instead, I get shifting intentions, mixed signals, and uncertainty that drains me more than anything. If I could just have clarity, the weight wouldn’t feel so crushing. Instead,…
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Understanding Creativity and Myself: Reflections Inspired by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s “Creativity”
After being fired for the third time, I asked myself why I feel so trapped in corporate environments and whether my creativity was being overlooked. Inspired by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s book Creativity, I reflect on the struggle to align my true creative nature with the demands of the working world, and what it means to find…
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Cringe and Growth: A Reflection on Self-Perception
Cringe—the discomfort we feel looking back at our awkward moments, and how it reflects our growth. This post dives into the paradox of cringe and nostalgia, explores the rise of internet cringe culture, and asks: how can we embrace the discomfort of our past selves while navigating the world of social media?