Saturday Sounds: 16th December 2023

December 16, 2023

Another tune unashamedly stolen from my Irish mate.

Thanks for helping to decipher the male brain for “my friend” and just being you !!

Bon Samedi mon pote

Person standing between two mirrors reflecting an older self and a newer, more confident version stepping forward.

Random

Outgrowing Yourself: When Identity Shedding Feels Strange

There is a particular kind of disorientation that comes from outgrowing yourself. It is not dramatic. It is not chaotic. It is simply odd. You

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Subtle social tension where one person attempts to undermine another through conversation

Relationships

When Intimidation Turns Into “Humbling”: The Psychology of Pulling Someone Down

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A quiet café table with two untouched coffees, sunlight through a window, no people in frame.

Emotions

When Calm Feels Suspicious: Why Peace Can Feel Harder Than Chaos

For many people, chaos does not arrive as a disruption. It arrives as home. Years of raised voices, emotional swings, unpredictability, and constant problem-solving train

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