You know how sometimes, the world outside just feels… loud? And kinda messy, maybe even overwhelming. There are so many things happening that you can’t control, so many noises, so much uncertainty. When all that’s swirling around, I find myself thinking more and more about my own small corner of the world. My home. It’s not some grand palace, or even a perfectly decorated apartment you’d see in a magazine. It’s just my space. But I’ve realized there’s this incredible, quiet beauty in making it feel like a nest . A soft, safe place where I can truly just be . For me, creating this feeling isn't about buying new things. It’s in the small acts. It’s making sure my bed is comfy and inviting, like a big, soft cloud. It’s arranging my favorite books just so, or putting a simple flower in a little vase – even if it’s just a wild one I found on a walk. It’s the way the light comes in through the window at a certain time of day, making shadows dance. Or having a favorite mug for my tea that...
I was thinking back to a while ago, when I talked about building my " inner sanctuary " with little rituals. And lately, with everything still being so... much , those small, everyday things have become even more vital. They're not just about finding peace; they're about holding time gentle, even when the world outside feels anything but. It’s funny how a simple habit can become an anchor, right? Like making my morning tea in that one specific mug, feeling the warmth of it in my hands. Or taking five minutes to really stretch my body after sitting for too long, just feeling the quiet release. Even watering my plants and talking to them a little, wishing them well – it’s a tiny interaction, but it connects me to something living and growing. These aren't big, impressive routines. Nobody else even sees them, probably. But they're mine. They’re these soft edges I put around my day, creating pockets of predictability and calm. In a world where so much is uncertain...
After talking about how we learn to bloom wherever we’re planted , I’ve been thinking a lot about what fuels that blooming. What keeps us going, especially when the ground feels shaky? And the answer, for me, keeps coming back to one word: hope . Now, I'm not talking about that easy, breezy kind of hope that just comes naturally when everything is going perfectly. That's a nice kind of hope, for sure. But I'm talking about the stubborn kind of hope . The one that digs its heels in and refuses to let go, even when it feels like there’s not much to hold onto. Living through challenging times, you realize that hope isn't always a feeling that washes over you; sometimes, it’s a conscious choice . It’s an act of will. It's deciding to believe that even a tiny flicker of light is enough to keep the total darkness at bay. It’s nurturing that little spark inside you, even when the wind tries its best to blow it out. This act of choosing hope, of holding onto it, fe...
Mikhail Labkovsky is a renowned psychologist whose 30-year practice and personal experiences have resulted in six rules that consistently help people overcome neurosis. Like many professionals in his field, he was motivated to enter the profession due to his own struggles and found success in his work. Mikhail created his six rules to help people find peace, confidence, and happiness. Although, these rules are known to be quite radical but effective in dealing with neurosis. Who can benefit from these rules? The rules can be helpful for anyone who is struggling in life and may not be able to see the positive aspects of the world. However, they are particularly recommended for neurotics, as they often have deeply ingrained patterns of behavior that need to be broken and replaced with new ones. It's worth noting that while the rules are designed for neurotics, they assume a baseline of mental health and healthy desires. Any issues related to mental illness should be addressed by a p...