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I want to grow . Top Story - June 2024.
I want to grow and I’m going to grow. I’m not going to be this version of myself anymore and you won’t know who I become. You won’t talk to her, or be by her side as she goes through life— you won’t know her. Her heart won’t even remember the small moments that’ve clung to it for so long. I’ll watch her embrace a new life that has nothing to do with you, and there won’t be a space waiting like there has been for far too long.
By Aathavi Thanges9 days ago in Psyche
The Harder You Try, The Worse It Gets
“The more you get what you want, the more dissatisfied you become.” — Pablo Coelho Ah, the paradoxical dance we humans do with desire, effort, and entropy. We strive and toil, yearning for that elusive state of “having it all together.” Yet the universe seems to chuckle, swapping our crystal ball of hopes with a kaleidoscope of chaos.
By Cm parihar9 days ago in Psyche
Because life didn’t end when I was 14 or 15
There are times when we feel like it’s the end of the world. When darkness loom over us and it seems like the sun won’t rise again. The time when we’re trapped at a seemingly unending, poorly lit tunnel, unable to find the end and unable to see the light.
By fleeting.serenics10 days ago in Psyche
The Karen Phenomenon: Unpacking the Origins and Implications of a Modern Slang Term
It has become a word widely used in memes and on social media to refer to a certain kind of person who exhibits an entitled, demanding behaviour. The origin, the history and context, and the different ramifications of the ‘Karen’ phenomenon are the focus of this article.
By Emily Rose Kent11 days ago in Psyche
I am different
In my teens, I thought, all people were more or less like me. I used to think, that laws were unnecessary because people wouldn’t suddenly start killing or stealing just because there are no laws forbidding it, and those who want to do that, already do it despite the law. But I was about to get surprised - I was wrong.
By ChackoVerse11 days ago in Psyche
The worlds remaining cannibals. Content Warning.
Feasting on unburied corpses, using skulls as cooking utensils and eating human flesh as part of dark magic rituals: these are just a few of the stomach-turning practices still observed by the world's remaining cannibal tribes.
By Onuorah Uchenna11 days ago in Psyche
The Power of "No": Setting Boundaries for a Less Stressful and More Fulfilling Life
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the constant demands of work, family, and social obligations? Do you find yourself saying "yes" when you really want to say "no," sacrificing your own well-being in the process? In a world that often glorifies selflessness, setting boundaries can seem like an impossible task. Yet, the power of "no" might be the key to reclaiming a less stressful and more fulfilling life. Perhaps it’s time to discover the liberating art of saying "no."
By Ankit Aswal11 days ago in Psyche
Beyond the Trick: Unveiling the Science and History Behind Illusions. AI-Generated.
Mind Games: Unraveling the Deceptions Our Brains Play on Us Have you ever scrolled through social media and stopped dead in your tracks, convinced a static image was subtly shifting? Or perhaps you've watched a magic trick that left you bewildered, questioning the very fabric of reality. These are just a few examples of illusions, fascinating glitches in our perception that challenge our understanding of the world. But illusions are much more than mere internet fodder. They offer a window into the inner workings of the brain, revealing how it processes and interprets the world around us, and hold a rich history woven into the tapestry of human culture.
By suren arju11 days ago in Psyche