Growing up in a religious environment, I was constantly encouraged to “let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly”. One of the things this meant to me at the time was that I should have positive thoughts. During high school, at some point I noticed that I had a lot of negative thoughts. Not necessarily about myself but about everything. I would find myself muttering “freaking mother effer” (literally) under my breath in the crowded hallways of my school in between classes. I recogniz...| catskull.net
🍂 My Favorite Fall Poem 🍂 When the Frost is on the PunkinBY JAMES WHITCOMB RILEYWhen the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock,And you hear the kyouck and gobble of the struttin’ turkey-cock,And the clackin’ of the guineys, and the cluckin’ of the hens,And the rooster’s hallylooyer as he tiptoes […]| Selma
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Good books are inspiring. Here’s one that inspired today’s poem. … and a little self promo. Thanks for reading.| Selma
One of the first things you’d learn in any Intro to Buddhism course is that most Buddhists alive today are part of the Mahāyāna tradition, in which one aspires to be a bodhisattva (and eventually become a buddha). Mahāyāna is Continue reading The lost Buddhisms→| The Indian Philosophy Blog
How does one know about the self, according to the three main schools discussed in my last post? Buddhist Epistemological School (Dharmakīrti): the self does not exist. The only thing that exists is a stream (santāna) of causally linked momentary Continue reading Cognition of the self→| The Indian Philosophy Blog
There exists a profound difference in how individuals navigate their daily lives, relationships, and internal worlds based on their relationship with themselves. Those who have cultivated a healthy sense of self-esteem move through life with...| A Conscious Rethink
What do we mean by ‘forgiveness’? If you’re meant to forgive someone, what does this actually mean? I fear that a lot of the ways we talk about forgiveness in the church are slightly out of step with how the Bible talks about forgiveness. While a thorough exegesis of the relevant passages would be helpful,… Continue reading 3 Kinds of Forgiveness→| nuakh
The Burger King slogan, “Have it your way,” is great for a restaurant, but is a plague in the human mind. The Burger King mentality too easily creeps into the subconscious, and moves way beyond pickles and onions. The folks …| Aliens and Pilgrims
I like your costume,the woman said, and I said,Thank you. Thing was,I wasn’t wearing a costume.I was dressed as me,a middle-aged womanin tall black boots,black yoga pants,a long gray sweaterand my dad’s gray hat.It wasn’t till after she leftI laughed, delightedto be called out ondressing up as myself,a person I’ve beentrying to be my whole […]| A Hundred Falling Veils
Post by Johann Mynhardt About fifteen years ago, on the recommendation of a friend and Ayahuascero (Ayahuasca shaman) I attended my first Ayahuasca ceremony. I wasn’t particularly enthused about the idea, but he suggested it might be good for me and in hindsight I probably had (and to some degree still have) issues around control. […] The post What Ayahuasca taught me about Jungian Psychology, and what Jungian psychology taught me about integrating psychedelic experiences. appeared first ...| Applied Jung
If Nāgārjuna, the great Madhyamaka Buddhist philosopher, is known for anything, it’s his doctrine of the emptiness (śūnyatā) of all things. But in his most famous work, Nāgārjuna warns his audience about emptiness: “Misperceived emptiness ruins a person of dull intelligence, like a snake wrongly grasped.” (MMK XXIV.11) If you know how to pick up a poisonous snake properly, you can move it to a place where it will do less harm, or even milk it to help produce an antidote. But if y...| The Indian Philosophy Blog
The SELF has issued its first loan – a $200,000 investment in Northern NSW-based social enterprise ShoreTrack. The post ShoreTrack secures first loan from Australia’s new Social Enterprise Loan Fund appeared first on White Box Enterprises.| White Box Enterprises
For many social enterprises, debt finance can feel like uncharted territory. But for Green Collect, loans have been a cornerstone of their story. The post Green Collect’s journey with loans appeared first on White Box Enterprises.| White Box Enterprises
The Social Enterprise Loan Fund (SELF) is a gamechanger—offering low-cost, flexible loans to help you grow and create jobs. Here’s why you need to know about it.| White Box Enterprises
The search for one’s true calling is one of the most universal journeys. Most of us stumble through life’s corridors, trying door after door, only to find some locked, others opening into rooms that don’t feel quite right, and only a few that truly resonate. This is the process of elimination—a trial-and-error method that, while laborious, […]| Paul Rodney Turner
If Nāgārjuna, the great Madhyamaka Buddhist philosopher, is known for anything, it’s his doctrine of the emptiness (śūnyatā) of all …Continue reading →| Love of All Wisdom
We’ve just had a piece published as part of a QUEERCIRCLE takeover on The Polyphony web platform. We’ve been huge fans of The Polyphony for years, and it’s a great place to have our work published because it focuses on the overlap between medicine/health (including mental health, trauma, neurodivergence and disability) and the arts/humanities (including […]| Rewriting The Rules
Self-esteem shapes every corner of your life. If yours runs low, you might not even realize how many small habits and patterns have crept in to fill that gap. These behaviors often feel normal because they’ve become second nature. But they’re actually signals that something deeper needs attention. You deserve to feel worthy, capable, andRead More| A Conscious Rethink
I taught my first craft class when I was eight years old. A few nights prior, after I finished sipping water from a vintage dixie cup emblazoned with| The Good Trade
Our editor explores the benefits of connecting with your intrinsic motivation, how to do it, and even how to release external expectations.| The Good Trade
Today while reviewing posts I’d made “on this day” in previous years, I stumbled upon a post on reading my old livejournal entries and how it made me feel. In it I...| Winnie Lim
Living with integrity feels simple in theory, yet we often find ourselves making small choices that chip away at our moral foundation. These aren’t the obvious wrongs that keep us awake at night. They’re the subtle actions that slip past our moral radar; the ones we rationalize or dismiss as harmless. Your daily decisions createRead More| A Conscious Rethink
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Buddhists have never agreed on an overall metaphysics. They have long agreed that prajñā – accurately seeing things according to the ultimate truth – is hugely important, but they differ greatly on what that ultimate truth is. The Theravāda Abhidhamma view says everything is ultimately reducible to smaller parts; the Madhyamaka says it’s ultimately just emptiness; the Yogācāra says it’s all mind; Chinese Huayan and Tiantai views have their own trippy takes.| The Indian Philosophy Blog
Buddhists have never agreed on an overall metaphysics. They have long agreed that prajñā – accurately seeing things according to the ultimate truth – is hugely important, but they differ greatly on…| Love of All Wisdom
In these past few 3 to 4 months I've felt... stuck, sometimes from a "My energy to do this just isn't there at all" but more so from not getting anything don...| AnubiBlog
Two of our favourite folks have recently got together to produce an online course on Mapping Your Relationship Ecosystem. Sophia Graham from Love Uncommon – who has so many great resources on self-consent among other things – and our beloved co-author Alex Iantaffi have put together an amazing programme of handouts, videos, recorded exercises and […]| Rewriting The Rules
Emotional resilience is a valuable trait that empowers individuals to navigate life's challenges with grace and adaptability. While some characteristics of resilient people are well-known, others often go unnoticed. Let's explore ten hidden traits of emotionally resilient individuals that you might overlook. Subtle signs of emotional strength Emotionally resilient people…| Stewartville Star
One of the reasons Buddhists emphasize the idea of non-self so much, I think, is they see the kind of danger that can emerge from self-focused approaches like expressive individualism. That danger is when we identify with our bad qualities in a way that stops us from getting better. Buddhists emphasize the lack of an essential self so that we can shed our bad qualities, become better than we are.| The Indian Philosophy Blog
One of the reasons Buddhists emphasize the idea of non-self so much, I think, is they see the kind of …Continue reading →| Love of All Wisdom
Entrepreneur Barbara Rivas's message to Latinas: your wellbeing is of the utmost importance. Here's how to take care of it every day. At just seven years old, Barbara Rivas and her mother moved from Venezuela to the United States. The pair settled in Miami without extended family to fall back on or a community [...] The post 6 Practical Tips for Prioritizing Your Mental Health appeared first on Latina.| Latina
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Hello everyone. My goal today was to write an entirely different kind of post, but I received some news today that completely changes the context of everything.| Luna's Blog
For a month now, I've been going on a walk every day. This is some of the most I've "exercised" in a good number of years. How did this help me?| Luna's Blog
Even our selfishness as users and customers — what makes us feel better about the choices we make or the choices we don’t make — is turned against us.| Riccardo Mori
The self has been on standby recently. My unread emails badge is something to behold, the blog is looking cobwebby, the unread books are piling up, the knee is misbehaving. Need to get proactive about this, but also want to be gentle and forgiving while the kids are so young and sleep so ephemeral. Sweet…| Piper Haywood
This post describes the thinking and feeling behind our new zine Plural Tarot (and Plural Tarot Companion). It takes the form of an interview between the self who created it – Fox – and another self – Ara. If you haven’t read one of our plural blog-posts before and aren’t sure who these people are, […]| Rewriting The Rules
a solstice song Nothing to do but open,nothing to do but close,nothing to do but undo,nothing to do but love.Self as wind in the forest,yes, self as both forest and wind,self as unfolding unselfth…| A Hundred Falling Veils
Physical self-reliance is only half the story when it comes to being independent. The other half relates to your emotional autonomy. You see, when our happiness constantly hinges on other people’s actions, words, or mere presence, we surrender control over our emotional well-being. And, unfortunately, many of us have fallen into patterns that quietly transferRead More| A Conscious Rethink
Self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s essential maintenance for our mental and physical well-being. Yet many of us neglect the fundamental practices that keep us functioning at our best. We rush through our days, responding to external demands while ignoring our own needs, often until our bodies or minds force us to pay attention. I learnt thisRead More| A Conscious Rethink
The JKP Writing Prize for 2025 has just been announced with a theme of disability. JKP are the publishers of the books that we write together with Alex. They recently published Alex’s edited collection – Trans and Disabled – which including a chapter by us on plurality. The JKP Writing Prize is a competition for aspiring […]| Rewriting The Rules
I first came across this term when I was browsing the subreddits for adhd and autistic women. After reading more about it I realised belatedly (in my 40s) that I have been coping with this my entire life. Strangely just finding a name to something formerly ambiguous can bring so much clarity and comfort, along...| Winnie Lim
Four classes of forces shape our selves, which do we think of as the most important? It varies, and if we miss this we have a hard time properly understanding what others are saying. Read more (11 min, 2800 words).| Everything Studies
A couple of weeks ago we recorded a video about plural/inner relationships with Sophia at Love Uncommon for a new online course that she and Alex Iantaffi are putting together on mapping your relationships. That course isn’t available yet, but in the meantime we thought to flag up another course that Sophia is starting […]| Rewriting The Rules
With this curated list of thoughtful, unique gifts for Mother's Day 2025, your mom is bound to find something she'll love.| Latina
The Sacred Self Maybe we don’t think of ourselves as sacred, but I think if we did, it could change the world. I mean, sure, there is that whole “my body is a temple” adage people used to say a lot. With all the foibles of our lives among the masses and our quirky beliefs about […] The post Mindful Moment #57 – Whole Body Yes appeared first on MeetMindful | A Fuller Life Together.| MeetMindful | A Fuller Life Together
I'll confess, I'm getting bored: Los Angeles has been an adventure, but after eight months of being on America's West Coast full time, I think it's...| Adamas Nemesis
Re-reading some of the quotes curated by Michael Tsai in the already-discussed Rotten commentary round-up, I noticed this bit by Om Malik, which had escaped my attention for some reason: I have my own explanation, something my readers are familiar with, and it is the most obvious one. Just as Google is trapped in the 10-blue-link prison, which prevents it from doing something radical, Apple has its own golden handcuffs. It’s a company weighed down by its market capitalization and what stock...| Riccardo Mori
Thanks so much to the Wellcome Collection for including Zine Maker in their new exhibition Zines Forever! DIY Publications and Disability Justice. The exhibition runs from 14th March to 14th September 2025 and looks at how zines have been used to share experiences of disability and disabled identity. The Zine Maker zine will be near […] The post Zines Forever! appeared first on Rewriting The Rules.| Rewriting The Rules
Queer Creative Health 2 is out now! This zine is a follow up to the first Queer Creative Health zine, also commissioned by Queercircle. The first zine explored the meanings of queerness, creativity, and health, and what might be gained by bringing these things together. It invited readers into various queer creative health practices at […] The post New zine! Queer Creative Health 2 appeared first on Rewriting The Rules.| Rewriting The Rules
People know who they have the potential to be. The challenge is seeing that process through. Self-development is an art. It takes time. It requires patience. It asks you to step outside your comfort zone. It is challenging — and that’s the point. However, the biggest challenge when it comes to self-development is the process itself. People really struggle with the path and all its twists and turns,... Read More The post Stop Ignoring These 7 Inspiring Truths appeared first on Stanley...| Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention
“Compounding is the greatest mathematical discovery of all time.” — Albert Einstein The quest to become a better version of yourself often feels like a roller coaster ride. It’s hard. And it’s usually so uneven. You can end in failure. But life is a journey, not a marathon, so you always have another opportunity to restart and improve. Many people practically look out for secrets,... Read More The post How to be 1% Better Every Day appeared first on Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Int...| Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention
There’s a paradox with self-improvement and it is this: the ultimate goal of all self-improvement is to reach the point where you no longer feel the need to improve yourself. Think about it: The whole goal of improving your productivity is to reach the point where you never have to think about how to be more productive. The whole point of pursuing happiness is to reach the point where... Read More The post What’s the Point of Self-Improvement Anyway? appeared first on Stanley-Brown Sa...| Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention
The Nothing company is helping me regain some enthusiasm for technology.| Riccardo Mori
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Compassion is among the personality traits that we most value in others, both in our personal and professional relationships. Despite this, we often fail to truly appreciate how important being compassionate is for us, especially when it comes to self-compassion.... The post Why Is Compassion So Important For Your Own Wellbeing? appeared first on Feel More Connected.| Feel More Connected
Whether it’s a one-off stressful event or an ongoing situation, stress can make anyone emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed. It affects your ability to think clearly and makes it hard for you to concentrate on anything other than how stressed out... The post Why does stress make you tired? appeared first on Feel More Connected.| Feel More Connected
As I celebrate one year of being alcohol-free, I wanted to reflect on my reasons for quitting alcohol in case you’re considering giving it up and want some motivation/inspiration. I’ll share my journey with you, including how not drinking has... The post 12 Remarkable Benefits Of Quitting Alcohol After 12 Months Alcohol-Free appeared first on Feel More Connected.| Feel More Connected
Whether you’re trying to develop a new habit or make headway on a major project, celebrating your small achievements can make a huge difference to your motivation. Making time in your day to notice and acknowledge your wins, no matter... The post Why You Must Celebrate Small Achievements To Make Big Progress appeared first on Feel More Connected.| Feel More Connected
There have been many times in my life when I’ve felt adrift and uncertain of my purpose in life. I used to envy people who seemed to be so clear about their life purpose and could therefore pursue it with... The post How To Find More Purpose And Meaning In Life appeared first on Feel More Connected.| Feel More Connected
I’m thrilled to learn that this year’s One Woman Conference by One of manyTM will be online as that means we can attend from anywhere in the world (with internet!). As a life-changing women’s empowerment event, I can highly recommend... The post One Woman Conference For Female Empowerment: Review appeared first on Feel More Connected.| Feel More Connected
As a brown person growing up in Columbus, Ohio, I almost became white| indi.ca
Book summary of Things That Bother Me by Galen Strawson featuring: the self, narrativity, luck, death, and more| Sloww
The word authentic comes from the Medieval Latin authenticus and Greek authentikos, meaning “original, genuine, principal”, from authentes or “acting on one’s own authority”. It derives from the term autos or “self, of oneself (independently)” and hentes meaning “being”, and the modern use of authentic implies that to be authentic, the contents in question should […]| The Confucian Weekly Bulletin
Elevate your self-belief with the art of confidence. Learn to reign supreme in every aspect of life and unleash your full potential now!| The Cosmopolitan Mindset
Celebrating your achievements, no matter how small, is key to staying motivated and reaching your bigger goals. Find out why in this article.| Feel More Connected
Life throws punches, but you can develop the grit to fight back! Building grit is the only way to fight life challenges in our world.| The Cosmopolitan Mindset
I became a team leader a few months ago. Here are the 3 Best Lessons I Learned From Managing Other People and what you could learn too.| The Cosmopolitan Mindset
Yet another status update to explain the recent lack of meaningful long-form articles on this blog.| Riccardo Mori
I read a story of Richard Branson buying Necker Island for a mere $180,000, despite its $6 million asking price. You might think it’s all due to his negotiation skills, and I agree he must be quite the negotiator to reach such heights in business. But what struck me most was his confidence in making […]| JJ's Commonlog
When I first stumbled upon the idea of Big Hairy Audacious Goals, I wanted to chase dreams that made my spine tingle and my heart race. So, I aimed big: buying an apartment in Long Island, traveling the world, and so much more. But soon, I realized these goals didn’t fit who I was; they […]| JJ's Commonlog
It’s early January, and many people who made New Year’s resolutions are already going “Oops!” as they realize they’ve already missed a morning at the gym, binged on something unhealthy, or forgotten to meditate. It’s very hard to change habits. The habit I’m most interested in is daily meditation, which is something I nailed a...| Wildmind
It's been a while, and no, I'm not dead.| Riccardo Mori
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This post is a recap of 2022, and a look into what's coming in 2023. In short, Devrel is amazing and doesn't require flying, I became a GDE and we grew over 160kg of vegetables this year!| Julien's DevRel corner
