Your Brain on Beauty: What Monet Taught Me About Art and the Mind
Stepping Inside a Painting Last month, I stepped into a painting and I donβt mean that metaphorically. I found myself standing in a softly lit space in Antwerp, where Claude Monetβs brushstrokes bloomed across the walls, floor, and ceiling. Water lilies rippled around my feet. Flowers shimmered and…
The Quiet Rebellion of Reading: Choosing Depth Over Distraction
Thereβs something quietly radical about curling up with a book in a world that urges you to scroll. Even more so when you choose a physical book β your eyes will thank you for the relief. We often donβt realize just how surrounded we are by screens until…
Reclaiming My Focus: Is Instagram Still Worth It?
In a world designed to capture and monetize our attention, maintaining focus has become a daily battle. Reclaiming our attention, focus and energy has become a quiet, yet profound act of defiance. Five years ago, during the Covid pandemic, I found myself in a similar placeβreevaluating what truly…
7 Ideas to Create a Soft and Nourishing Morning Routine
Mornings set the tone for the rest of the day, and how we begin can make all the difference in how we feel, think, and move through life. A soft and nourishing morning routine isnβt about productivity. Itβs about honoring yourself, your needs, and the rhythm of your…
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