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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The end of excess
We find ourselves at a turning point in society, a moment when the trends and fashions that once dominated consumption are slowly giving way to a deeper reflection. The era of "more is better" seems to be coming to an end. After decades of chasing ostentation and unchecked consumerism, people are finally tired of the superficial, artificial, and synthetic things that have invaded every aspect of our lives. The relentless search for the new, the bigger, the more visible is making room for a quest for authenticity, quality, and essentialism.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)10 months ago in Styled
Genius: a journey into the minds of the greats
In 1921, Albert Einstein found himself in a corner of his room in Princeton, United States, immersed in an intense moment of reflection. It was a crucial period in his career, and his mind was focused on a problem that would change our understanding of the universe: the theory of general relativity. While the world outside continued to rush, he sat there, surrounded by scattered papers and incomplete notes. But what made him different from an average person wasn’t just the complexity of his research, but the way his mind worked.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)10 months ago in Motivation
Beauty Will Save the World
The war had stolen the color from the sky and hope from hearts. Among the ruins of a city that now seemed a cemetery of rubble and screams, two children walked uncertainly. The boy, only six years old, held the hand of his older sister. Their eyes were full of fear and hope, as if their childhood had been stolen in the blink of an eye.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)10 months ago in Humans
The red dress
Anna walked down the street, her step light but determined, when a shop window completely caught her attention. A dress, draped over a mannequin, sent her a promise of elegance. It was a red dress, smooth, fitted, with a neckline barely suggested, but enough to make it seem like the perfect mix of sensuality and sophistication. Anna paused for a moment, drawn to the dress, but immediately a doubt crept in: "This dress is very sexy, my husband certainly won't be happy if I wear it without him... better leave it here."
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)10 months ago in Styled
The Darkness
The darkness had taken her place. There had been a moment, a fragile instant, when the light, which once slipped through her hair like a caress, had retreated. She had given all her light to him. Everything. Every breath, every heartbeat, every fragment of herself. And yet, he had never understood the magnitude of her gift. She believed that loving him meant emptying herself, that love was a promise of dissolution, of merging. But he had never merged with her. He remained a shadow, an idea that never took form, like a dream that fades the moment you try to grasp it.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)10 months ago in Psyche
Older sister
"The time doesn’t exist, you know?" The older sister looked at the sky, as if it were a mystery, wanting the little girl to understand without explaining. "It’s never passed, it’s never been." The little girl looked at her, confused. "But... I want there to be boundaries. A beginning and an end."
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)10 months ago in Fiction
The Immortal Virus
The room was dark, silent, as if the very air was holding its breath. Arlotti’s heartbeat echoed in his ears, a dull sound that seemed to clash with the loneliness surrounding him. The president, weary and battered, had never been so aware of his own frailty. His skin, gray and thin, betrayed the age he was trying to deny. He had seen many die from illness, and now his own flesh was beginning to give way.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)10 months ago in Longevity
Facebook: from social platform to digital gulag
When Facebook was launched, its mission was clear: to allow people to connect, share thoughts, and stay in touch with friends and family. What started as a simple tool to build a social network among acquaintances is now something completely different. The platform that once promoted freedom of expression and personal connection has become, for many, a kind of "digital gulag", where every move can be a potential mistake with devastating consequences.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)10 months ago in Writers
The cost of procrastination
Procrastination: the habit that limits us Procrastination is more than just a habit; it’s a trap that keeps us anchored to the present without allowing us to make the leap toward our dreams. We all put things off: some wait for the right time to make a career change, some delay that long-desired trip, and some never take the time for themselves. But every time we procrastinate, we put aside our ambitions, our dreams, and in the end, we are left with the regret of never having acted.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)10 months ago in Motivation
