Mind on Public

What I’ve learned in my 20s…

  • Healing as an Adult
    Healing is a never-ending process and there’s no way to turn back once you start. So I get why people are scared to start. It’s intentional self-work, knowing you’re about to emotionally and mentally hurt yourself over and over again until all the pieces start coming together and making sense. Processing one issue unravels another,… Read more: Healing as an Adult
  • The thing with grief
    I lost my dog this weekend. Fifteen years with the kid who changed my life. I got him when I was ten years old and it’s an odd feeling because you just think they’ll live forever. His passing happened suddenly, which is why I think this hurts more. The only sign was that he walked… Read more: The thing with grief
  • Being present in your own life
    We spend so much time idly scrolling social media, auto-playing the next video and subconsciously digesting so much unnecessary commentary that it’s easy to forget what making a conscious life decision feels like. How being responsible and accountable for your actions is a waterfall effect to the rest of your life. It seems like life… Read more: Being present in your own life
  • Goodbye 2016
    As I grow older, passing years become less of a bittersweet memory and more so of a new chance at trying [anything really] again. Personally, 2016 was a year of growth. I finished up my last year of high school, said goodbye to friends who I know I’ll only only keep up-to-date with because of… Read more: Goodbye 2016
  • Promise to Myself
    Recently, I found a blog that really inspired me to get going and take action with what I want to do in life. If you ever want a good read, check out Mark Manson’s blog here: https://markmanson.net/ I found his blog when I retreated to my thoughts and started wondering (again) what I wanted to… Read more: Promise to Myself