Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)
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Blogger, writer, and illustrator, I share stories, reflections, and practical tips on psychology, well-being, and natural beauty. I believe that learning never stops, and I strive to enrich readers’ lives with knowledge and inspiration.
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I’m Not a Gift, but I Want a Gift
The screen washed her face in blue light. Marta scrolled through profiles like trading cards: the awkward ones—swipe left; the loudmouths with barroom grins—swipe left; the “I like sunsets and the sea” types—swipe left.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)5 months ago in Humans
The False Myths of the Self-Made
We live in an era where personal success has become almost a moral duty. If you haven’t reached the top all by yourself, then something must be wrong with you. At least, that’s the message we keep hearing everywhere: in motivational talks, in viral social media posts, in interviews with “self-made billionaires” who claim that, starting from nothing, they built empires with sheer willpower, grit, black coffee… and views.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)5 months ago in Motivation
The Roads of Power
Surely you’ve heard the famous saying, “All roads lead to Rome,” but have you ever reflected on the deeper meaning behind it? This celebrated saying reflects the extraordinary power that ancient Rome wielded through a network of infrastructures built with a precise purpose: to extend dominance and strengthen control.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)5 months ago in Humans
Skin Hydration = Youth
Have you ever truly reflected on the difference between young skin and skin that has lived through more seasons? At first glance, it seems obvious: young skin has fewer wrinkles. But the truth runs deeper—and our eyes perceive it, even if our mind struggles to explain it.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)5 months ago in Longevity
Nudism and Nazism: What Do They Have in Common?
The forest stood still that summer morning. Only the rustling of pine needles and the distant murmur of a stream broke the silence. A small group of men and women walked slowly along a narrow path, almost invisible amid the vegetation. No one spoke. Their eyes searched the ground, their faces tense with the fear of being discovered.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)6 months ago in History
First Kiss
It was May. The air carried the scent of endings and beginnings — the final days of school and the promise of summer drifting in the breeze. The afternoons grew shorter, the sun dipped low and filled the classrooms with a golden light that made everything look softer, almost unreal, as if whispering, “Go outside, the world is waiting”.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)6 months ago in Humans
The Truth About Sun-Kissed Skin
There’s something deeply satisfying about looking in the mirror after a few days by the sea: your skin looks golden, your face more relaxed, your eyes brighter. The sun gives us that postcard look—where even without makeup, we feel more beautiful, healthier, more ourselves.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)6 months ago in Filthy
A mark carved into the skin
A few days ago, I watched a short video featuring a woman who claimed to be a "psychologist". She confidently stated that anyone who gets a tattoo must have a mental imbalance. According to her, getting tattooed is a clear sign of emotional instability, a desire to escape reality, and a need for attention. It made me think. Because not only are those statements superficial, they are also dangerously ignorant.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)7 months ago in Longevity
Premonitions Save Your Life
On December 26, 2004, one of the most devastating tsunamis in history struck South Asia. But before the waves arrived, local authorities reported elephants fleeing inland, and dogs and birds moving away from the coasts.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)7 months ago in Longevity
