human connection series, Episode 5 | Connection in solitude
Solitude, through practices like grounding, mindful breathing, and journaling, helps individuals reconnect with their inner truth, fostering self-acceptance, emotional replenishment, and clarity beyond societal pressures.
where values take the stage: the heart of improvisation
Improv, rooted in mindful presence and playful connection, serves as a powerful lifelong practice for personal growth, effective communication, and deeper human connection—both on and off the stage.
the muse and the mad hatter : Reflections on the currren state of psychiatry
The current psychiatric model’s stigmatization of conditions like schizophrenia overlooks the potential for creative cognition and personal significance in hallucinatory experiences, suggesting a need for a more nuanced approach that acknowledges individual strengths and the complexities of these disorders.
awakening beyond sleep: the future of lucid dreaming
The mystical experience of dreaming constructs a world all on our own, filled with symbolism and wisdom unique to each dreamer. For many, it’s like watching a private movie while sleeping; the scenes simply slipping away once we awaken for the day. The possibility of consciously navigating the boundless realms of our dreamscapes has fascinated society since the Ancient Greek times and is passionately being studied by modern neuroscientists. Lucid dreaming occurs when the dreamer recognizes that they are, in fact, dreaming – giving them access to control their thoughts and actions in the dream. Thanks to the advancements in … More
daydreaming
Daydreaming isn’t just for the seemingly unruly school kids anymore. It is surprisingly beneficial to our mental health and productivity. As we get older and our lives become increasingly demanding, you might find it harder to positively get lost in your thoughts. For years I stopped daydreaming, not realizing it until I was in a healthier mental state. Anxiety and depression made it hard to get lost in joyful and exciting visions. Instead, I would use my mental energy overthinking and focusing on negative aspects of my life. I created storylines that would repeat all day, or fester on angry … More
investigating mental health labels and diagnoses
Our minds naturally like things in neat, tidy boxes. Our brains crave organizing things into categories and labeling them. It often makes life easier, helps things make more sense, and can potentially help us create more meaning and fun as it affords us the space to think and feel in an orderly way. What happens when we ask the simple yet riddling questions: Could we better help people by categorizing and organizing their experience? Are there any drawbacks to labeling people and their mental health symptoms? Is there a place for diagnostic sticky-notes on people? Is there value in making … More
