Mind Mine

Mind Mine explores the intersection of self-awareness and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of living authentically, embracing feelings, and being present. It discusses themes of self-exploration, the value of connections, and the journey towards self-actualization through self-trust, commitment, and intentional living.

Self-awareness Personal growth Authentic living Emotional intelligence Relationships Decision making Cultural exploration

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want what you have

2456 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Mindfulness Body positivity

Desire what you already have, rather than constantly seeking something more.
Focus on being present in the moment and appreciating what you already possess.
Changing your perspective to appreciate the current moment can bring deep satisfaction and fulfillment.

becoming yourself is a process of reduction

2181 implied HN points • 13 May 23

📖 Philosophy Identity Self-Acceptance Power Focus Decision-making

Becoming yourself involves reducing what is not aligned with you
Focusing on fewer things makes you more powerful and expresses your true self
Saying no and cutting out distractions is essential for self-actualization and true power

let yourself be loved

1572 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Love Relationships Self-Acceptance

Relationships are a collaboration built on mutual willingness to let oneself be loved
Being loved requires being fully seen and accepted, starting with self-acceptance
Allowing oneself to be loved is key to deepening relationships and experiencing true connection

the paris diaries

1434 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23

🎭️ Culture Travel Personal Growth Philosophy Society Lifestyle

The author explores the concept of feeling like a foreigner in one's own home but finding a sense of belonging in other places.
Observations on the enjoyment and slower pace of life in Paris compared to North America, appreciating the French culture of savoring moments.
Reflections on the idea of choosing one's own path in life and the importance of embodiment and physical connection in personal growth.

compatibility and connection

2044 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Connection Relationships

Connections can be at a circumstance or a soul level.
It's important to find compatibility through inner exploration.
Seek relationships that help you explore, connect, and know yourself better.

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the masks we wear and what’s underneath them

1238 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Expression Authenticity Personal Growth Mental health Self-discovery

Performing vs. existing - Are you being true to yourself or acting for others?
Taking off the mask - Living authentically can lead to a deeper sense of self and fulfillment.
The puzzle of self-expression - Prioritize self-expression over performance to access parts of yourself you didn't know existed.

on being selective

1690 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mental health Personal Growth Well-being Balance

Focus becomes harder as you become more selective with your life choices.
Being alone is important for reflection and maintaining inner alignment.
Check in with yourself regularly to ensure you are living intentionally and in alignment with your values.

how to be cool

1906 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23

🎭️ Culture Individuality Self-Expression Trends Self-Acceptance Personal Growth

Coolness comes from being true to yourself and embracing your uniqueness.
Coolness stems from self-acceptance and breaking through internal barriers.
The path to coolness involves developing your individuality, taste, and self-expression.

find novelty through commitment

1749 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23

🚌 Education Self-development Commitment Exploration Novelty Personal Growth

Commitment allows for a deeper exploration of oneself.
Commitment provides the opportunity for both novelty and depth.
Choosing commitment leads to true self-discovery and growth.

on self-trust

1493 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Decision-making Mindfulness Self-awareness Personal Growth

Self-trust helps you understand yourself better through a cyclical relationship of knowing and trusting.
Outsourcing decisions can lead to resentment and a loss of self-confidence in decision-making.
Make decisions based on your own inner knowing and trust, as only you truly understand yourself.

on slowness, taste, and living well

1454 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Taste Awareness

Developing taste is about being present and paying attention to what brings you joy.
Slowness is a byproduct of care and intention, allowing for a deeper connection to oneself.
Being present and moving slowly helps in making better decisions, staying focused, and correcting problems with grace.

feel your feelings

1336 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Emotions Mental health Self-awareness Personal Growth

As adults, we tend to intellectualize our feelings instead of just feeling them, which can be detrimental.
Emotions are not rational; it is important to acknowledge and address them genuinely.
Feeling your feelings fully is the most mature and effective way to navigate through them.

growing pains

1139 implied HN points • 06 Feb 23

Growing pains indicate a shrinking compatibility with your current situation.
Internal evolution may lead to outgrowing your external world, causing dissonance.
Love and compatibility can separate, leading to the need for change even when love remains.

getting in/out of a funk

1022 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Mindfulness Personal Growth Emotional Wellbeing

Recognize when you are in a funk.
Write out what you feel like doing and then do the opposite.
Taking action to do the opposite tasks helps you get out of a funk and start feeling like yourself again.

why is asking so hard?

1002 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Emotional Wellbeing Personal Development Mental health Relationships

Receiving openly enhances your ability to give more freely.
Allowing yourself to receive gracefully invites more generosity into your life.
Receiving gifts is not about proving your worth, but about expressing love and gratitude.

to be human is to feel all the feelings

923 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23

🎭️ Culture Emotions Film Lessons Human experience

To be human is to feel all the feelings.
Catharsis through art, like films, allows us to experience and process emotions.
Avoiding feelings comes with a cost, numbing dampens both the good and bad emotions.