LaPlume Verte
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An avid story teller, with a curious mind, insights, who enjoy problem solving, writing, connect with others through genuine communication and sharing new perspectives.
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Why the Art of Detachment is an Important skill we should learn
Often in life, we are faced with realities that we may not necessarily be mentally prepared for. For instance, we purchase material things to enjoy them and make ourselves happy, we connect with others to create relationships and belonging, and we take actions to achieve our goals, passions and dreams. We embark in these pursuits, with the intention to have a healthy attachment to those things, people, places and even thoughts. However, life happens and the everyday bustles and hustles can lead us to take things for granted, and assuming they will always be there, until they are gone. Then, we are faced with figuring out how to adapt to the change or cope with the loss. But when we learn to have a healthy attachment, we feel emotionally balanced to face life’s changes.
By LaPlume Verte11 months ago in Motivation
Why Embracing Feeling Different will Lead you to your Tribe?
Being or Feeling different can be challenging, but trying to be ourselves in an environment where we are misunderstood is even harder. We may find it difficult to express ourselves without the fear of being judged, made feel like something wrong with us, being labeled or even rejected. It often starts from childhood, and for many of us, it gets carried on into adulthood. We fear to open-up to others, sometimes unconsciously or we do not know how to connect with others, leading to loneliness and a sense of not belonging. Furthermore, our behaviors and attitudes are so ingrained into the identity that we have come to accept for ourselves due to others perception and projection that we intentionally carry these unhealthy beliefs in our life. However, as we grow older, our life paths can diverge, friendships fade, and there comes a point where you realize you may no longer have a lot in common with those, we used to call home. It is then that we start to understand ourselves and who we want to be, carving our identity and ultimately leading to finding like-minded people.
By LaPlume Verteabout a year ago in Psyche
How to Embrace Unlearning the Old to make Space for the New
Have you ever been faced with a situation where learning something new was much easier than unlearning the old? Whether you were eager to explore new methods, embrace fresh ideas, and dive into new experiences, the process may have been challenging as you not only learn the new, but you must also release the old. The reality is learning can be difficult, but what makes it particularly difficult is the fact that sometimes, old knowledge must be discarded. According to research, Unlearning is a critical process in personal and professional development, where individuals intentionally discard outdated knowledge, beliefs, or habits to make way for new, more relevant information and skills. In an ever-changing world, where new technologies, ideas, and social norms constantly emerge, the ability to Unlearn is just as important as the ability to learn. While learning helps us acquire new knowledge, Unlearning allows us to adapt to change by shedding the old and making room for the new.
By LaPlume Verteabout a year ago in Motivation
How A Piece of Art provide Insight into our Inner World
Imagine yourself inside a museum standing next to a friend and both facing a piece of Art. Then your friend shares his or her thought on the piece, while you share a very different thought about the same piece. You may have an appalling or offensive view while your friend has a more positive and appreciative take. I remember looking at an amazing mixed media piece and thinking how weird it looks, while a friend finds it innovative and exciting. This brought me to the understanding that our initial reactions to a piece of art can reveal a lot about our personal experiences, emotions, perspectives, thought patterns, and even who we are. This can include our tastes, memories, and even unconscious biases. Engaging with art in this way can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and understanding.
By LaPlume Verteabout a year ago in Psyche
How do we Find Self-Validation, Self-Approval, Self-Care and Self-Love?
Like me, many people out there have relied on outside validation to feel good about themselves, from wanting to connect with others, fitting in, being complimented on their looks, outfits or needing constant reassurance from others. However, as we go through experiences, we come to the realization that the true validation we need is from ourselves and has always been within us. Often, this realization comes from setbacks, unmet expectations from others, rejections, and the universe forcing us to look inward for answers, take time for reflections and embrace time alone. Although at first, we may find it difficult and even unbearable, we come to find enjoyment, peace, happiness and ultimately ourselves in the process. Slowly, we start to become more confident in knowing who we are, more self-assured, authentic and understanding that all along, we only needed ourselves to feel validated.
By LaPlume Verteabout a year ago in Motivation
What is Success?
Like most people, I defined Success as a material or monetary possession. I believed that without a lot of money I would not feel successful, have high self-esteem or even self-worth. Trying to meet the expectations I have set for myself prevented me from living in the present moment and focusing on many activities that were right in front me that I could have considered a success. I was waiting to land that high paying job, that promotion that may be around the corner, meeting Mrs. Right or owning that fancy car. As I went through life and faced a different reality, I realized that this definition of success I was holding on was very subjective, general rather than circumstantial, seemed unattainable, and negatively affecting my self-esteem and self-worth.
By LaPlume Verte2 years ago in Motivation
How Random Posts Enlighten My Mental Health Journey
I have always enjoyed writing and explaining concepts using creative ways and word choice that allow me to really connect to the heart of the reader or listener. But making time has always been difficult, so my solution was to use my social media platform as a writing tool to expand my creative sparkle. I committed to a weekly post on my Instagram account using one of my many photos I kept from random places and using it as a prop to write. Typically, I start brainstorming days ahead as I go over the picture selection and what to write about or I can come up with something creative on the spot and post it right away. This creative process is rewarding as it helps me get out of the mundane, while inspiring others. Although there was a flow in my creativity, it lacked structure and organization.
By LaPlume Verte2 years ago in Psyche
