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The Metamorphosis of the Mind
Prologue Before the world begins to change around us, the most profound revolutions occur within. In the deepest chambers of the mind—where fears whisper, dreams flicker, and memories fold into silence—true metamorphosis takes place. This is the story of a man who, in forgetting who he was, learned who he could become.
By Malik Kashif9 months ago in Psyche
Living in the Shadows
Throughout the years, it has been a subject that I felt invisible. At first, it was a horrible thing that I detested with more effort to succeed. Each passing failure was no help. The times seemed difficult, but they truly reflected what life would become. It was a time of transformation from youthful dreams to adult reality. Life in the Shadows was a place to develop my love of storytelling. It was those times that I was not seen but could see and study so much around me. The beginning was always the hardest, with the acceptance of failure.
By Sarah Danaher9 months ago in Psyche
Are You a Coca-Cola Person?
Background and Context: Disclaimer: This article was written quite a while back and I forgot to release it. Forgive me I've been doing some reflecting as I have now reached the age where drinking a whole can of coke in one day will make me quite ill indeed. I have owned by fair share of Coca-Cola merchandise in my life and yet, I have also realised that this is a soft drink. Why in God's name can I buy t-shirts, calendars, pencil cases, and even branded kitchen equipment made by Coca-Cola? It is something that I just think is very strange. I first read about something to do with this when Rory Sutherland did a breakdown of Red Bull's marketing strategy in his book "Alchemy". So, how did Coca-Cola become the ultimate symbol of the Modern American Lifestyle? As someone from the UK, I have always associated America with Coca-Cola. But this isn't organic. It's by design.
By Annie Kapur9 months ago in Psyche
The Fire I Didn't Set.
This morning—like too many mornings before it—I found myself sitting in the thick silence of my own thoughts, struggling with forgiveness. I have tried. God knows I’ve tried. I’ve worked hard. I’ve loved hard. I’ve done my best to live right, to pray right, to walk the narrow path with as much grace as I could carry. And yet, it seems, the closer people get to me, the more something in them shifts. A jealousy creeps in—quiet at first, then louder, darker—until it becomes a force that feels almost murderous.
By Test9 months ago in Psyche
Why Are We All So Lonely in a World That Never Stops Talking?
We’re more connected than ever, but somehow, more alone than ever too. At 2 a.m., I was lying in bed, scrolling through TikToks about other people feeling empty, disconnected, or “weirdly numb.” I didn’t even realize I was crying until I saw the tear on my phone screen. And that’s when it hit me: I wasn’t alone in feeling alone.
By Lily10 months ago in Psyche
My Own Anatomy
2021 Changed my major and schools after being in lockdown from COVID-19, remote learning and was able to find a new normal. Masks were still being worn and we all still had to figure out the best way to stay safe whilst still trying to transition back to in-person learning. I made some new friends (however questionable they were) and started learning more about my own identity that was slowly becoming more of a reality.
By Angel Adagio10 months ago in Psyche
Why It (Always) Counts. Runner-Up in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge.
TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault — I was sexually assaulted by a fellow classmate in middle school. But for a long, long time, I didn’t think I was.
By angela hepworth10 months ago in Psyche
From Skinny Kid to 6’6 Gym Beast: What 1.5 Years of Consistent Lifting Taught Me
The Beginning: A Skinny Kid’s Dream At 6’6 and barely filling out my clothes, I was the classic "lanky guy" who got winded walking up stairs. I envied the muscular guys at the gym, thinking their physiques were unattainable. But one day, I decided enough was enough—I wanted to change.
By Aadithyan10 months ago in Psyche
Random Acts Of Flowers
Today started off as any normal chemo day, however honestly I thought I’d be turned away since I was sick last week. Alas, my labs were super this week, so chemo proceeded as normal. On the infusion floor, there are always two elderly volunteers who are amazing. They go around each section of the infusion floor asking chemo patients if they want anything from snacks, beverages and even warn heated blankets. Around eleven they bring by a small light lunch, half sandwich, chips, a drink and a snack for later. However something different happened today, today I received flowers from them with a person from the company called Random Acts of Flowers.
By Jessie Lynn Nelson10 months ago in Psyche
Metamorphosis of a tree. To those who are feeling sad, broken, unheard, or burdened by life's many trials....💕💕💕
I wish I had a magic tree, which grew and blossomed into beautiful flowery letters. I would fashion them into lovely words of soothing heartfelt ministrations of individual needs. I would design and thoughtfully mold each one to suit every personal request, sending peace and joy across the sky.
By Antoni De'Leon10 months ago in Psyche
Mirrors are mysterious portals
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stared at your reflection in the mirror for a long time? It may seem like a trivial question, but there’s an experiment that could make you reflect (in every sense) in a completely new way. This psychological experiment had surprising reactions, and it makes us question the nature of reality and human perception.
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)10 months ago in Psyche
Lucid Dreams and Immortality Via Time Dilation
It's often amusing to watch the reaction I get when telling someone who is not familiar with lucid dreaming that time dilation is possible within the dream world.
By Max Westerly10 months ago in Psyche