Social media gets a bad reputation when it comes to self-care—and often, for good reason. We associate it with doomscrolling, comparison spirals, and overstimulation. But what if, instead of draining us, our feeds could nourish us?
I’ve started practicing a mindful, intentional interaction with social media that I’ve dubbed carebrowsing.
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I’ve often heard it said that the pause in a conversation can hold more meaning than the words themselves. I never truly understood that until the quiet moments I shared with my mom during her final years. We’d sit out back in her yard, the hum of birds and breeze around us, exchanging gentle conversation. Then, just as naturally, our words would drift away into silence.
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Why do we waste our lives focusing on things we can’t control? Not being in control can feel scary, threatening, and create anxiety. Control is an illusion, but we cling to it anyway.
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This simple and cherished rhyme is a story of perseverance, resilience, and renewal.
The Rest of the Story: | The Itsy-Bitsy Spider Read More »
I just finished watching Mission: Impossible, and there’s something about the whole franchise—the stunts, the impossible feats, the relentless hero—that keeps tugging at me long after the credits roll.
So I got curious and took it to my journal. What is it, I wonder, that draws so many people—especially Americans—to these high-octane, violent, wildly unrealistic stories?
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