Bits of Wonder

Bits of Wonder is a contemplative Substack focusing on personal growth, reflection, and the nuanced understanding of life's emotional and intellectual journeys. It discusses living authentically, navigating life's challenges, the role of art and language, and approaches to healing and self-improvement through a mix of personal insights and general advice.

Personal Growth Emotional Wellness Intellectual Development Art and Creativity Language and Communication Life Reflections Self-improvement Therapy and Healing

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Real life

3812 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24

Real life is not something to wait for, it's the moments we experience every day.
Don't let others dictate your path - find your own way to live fully.
Embrace each moment and seek the lessons it offers rather than always waiting for something better.

That tweet won’t save you, and neither will this blog post

1041 implied HN points • 25 Jun 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-help Transformation Productivity

Don't expect instant transformation from reading a single post or tweet.
Lasting change requires the right background conditions and ongoing effort.
Avoid overconsuming self-help content which can lead to a negative impact on your life.

Feeling through emotional truths

766 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Emotions Self-awareness Techniques Mind-Body Connection Beliefs

Recognize that your emotions are trying to tell you important things.
Your subconscious mind uses emotions to guide and protect you.
Approach understanding your emotions with curiosity and embodiment.

Inflection points

1041 implied HN points • 24 May 23

The box you draw around yourself can be redrawn.
Making big life decisions can be challenging and require self-trust.
Allow yourself the time and space for desires and intuition to guide you towards change.

No bitterness, no sneering, no cynicism

1061 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Reflections Success Failure Self-compassion Hope

Resist bitterness, cynicism, and sneering in life
Have compassion for others' struggles and pain
Self-compassion is key to avoiding bitterness and escaping its spell

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How to be an unsuccessful thinker

766 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23

🚌 Education Reading Thinking Feedback Moderation Learning

Reading too much can be counterproductive, limit your focused reading hours.
Reading too little of substance hinders intellectual growth, prioritize quality input.
Balance is key in intellectual pursuit, alternate between reading, thinking, and seeking feedback in moderation.

why we make art

766 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23

🎨 Art & Illustration

Art helps us understand and share our experiences
Art captures feelings more than accuracy
Creating art is a way to communicate and connect with others

I love words but I don't trust them

491 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23

📖 Philosophy Language Thought Consciousness Self-awareness Wisdom

Language can deceive us in various ways, confusing concepts with reality and creating false insights.
Despite the pitfalls of language, it is necessary for our existence and essential to our humanity.
By recognizing the limitations of language, we can use it to escape its traps and find balance in our thoughts.

How do we heal?

589 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Therapy Neuroscience Memory Psychology

Human suffering can be changed by addressing cultural circumstances and psychology.
Therapy aims to understand and overcome toxic mental patterns for a happier and more resilient life.
Memory reconsolidation is a potential breakthrough in therapy, offering enduring change in behavior.

Death by over-recommendation

1 HN point • 05 Feb 23

Too many recommendations can be overwhelming, even if they are good.
It's important to focus on what interests you in the moment, rather than trying to consume everything.
Similar to how the brain evolved to process complex information, simplify your approach to handling book recommendations.