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The time, life and brain-space-saving power of a uniform

The Shift With Sam Baker • 2615 implied HN points • 04 Apr 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Style Clothing Personal Growth Self-Expression
  1. Having a uniform can save time, mental energy, and stress when getting dressed every day.
  2. A uniform can simplify your wardrobe choices and help you feel comfortable and confident in your clothing.
  3. Adopting a uniform can lead to a sense of liberation from the pressure of constantly changing outfits and allow for a more streamlined and efficient life.
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The Ache

Babbling On • 1297 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Grief Healing Self-Expression
  1. The author reflects on the mixed emotions and struggles he faced after his father's unexpected death.
  2. The funeral on a Super Blue Moon is highlighted as a significant and emotional event.
  3. Memories and stories shared at the funeral display the author's complex relationship and deep love for his father.

Happy Third Birthday to This Newsletter...

illyanna Maisonet's Newsletter • 786 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Food & Drink Social media Community Authenticity Self-Expression
  1. Author reflects on the growth of their newsletter over the past three years and sets a goal of reaching 10,000 subscribers by the end of 2023.
  2. Author discusses the challenges of comparing oneself to others in the industry and the need for self-acceptance and authenticity.
  3. Author addresses feedback regarding cursing in their content, highlighting the importance of staying true to oneself and maintaining a supportive community.

Be open to your own creativity

Technology, Environment, and Art • 59 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Creativity Self-Expression Human connection Philosophy Consumerism
  1. Be open to your own creativity and avoid large online sharing platforms to nurture your expression.
  2. Big online platforms aim to profit and can potentially hinder rather than support your creative output.
  3. Limit the use of soulless big tech platforms, be true to yourself, explore offline sharing, and nurture your creativity away from large corporations.

Thank you

Tessa Fights Robots • 73 implied HN points • 30 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Self-Expression
  1. Expressing gratitude can be powerful and healing
  2. Kindness has the ability to make someone feel loved and supported
  3. Coming together with kindness can create a strong and impactful community

Heroine's Journey Bachelorette Weekend

True Story • 39 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Personal Development Fashion Photography Event Planning Self-Expression
  1. The journey towards self-discovery and growth may involve stepping into unfamiliar roles and embracing both masculine and feminine aspects of oneself.
  2. Planning events with empathy and acceptance can alleviate stress and lead to a more enjoyable experience.
  3. Facing fears of rejection and abandonment can be a powerful catalyst for personal growth and emotional healing.

The Subtle Importance of Affect ($)

Stream of Subconsciousness • 19 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Emotions Therapy Self-Expression Relationships Self-awareness
  1. Affect is key in how you present yourself to others, through the ability to express emotion in a way that is understood.
  2. A person's affect can influence how they are perceived and understood by others, impacting trust and deeper motivations.
  3. Rapport can have both positive and negative aspects, reflecting how individuals express themselves and are understood by others.

A Utilitarian Soul

Vic's Verdict • 8 implied HN points • 21 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Expression Technology impact
  1. The essay explores potential explanations for the rise in depression, focusing on existential depression and the struggle to find meaning in life.
  2. The author suggests two paths to finding meaning: usefulness to others (utilitarianism) and creation of something meaningful to oneself (expression of the soul).
  3. Technology and societal factors, like instant gratification and cancel culture, discourage people from expressing their soul, leading to a decline in meaningful expression and contributing to the depression problem.