Reading Time: 11 minutesWhy I Started Questioning My Tattoos Although it has been over 12 years since I got the last of my seven tattoos, I still remember the moment clearly. At the time, I never questioned what tattoo ink actually contains. Back then I had two done at the same time, on a whim. They are objectively…
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat a conversation about kidney stones and gallbladder surgery reveals about our modern health culture. It is astonishing how easily modern conversations about the body drift toward removing parts of it. I’ve heard people casually recount the removal of their wisdom teeth as if it were a badge of honour, but a recent discussion about…
Reading Time: 15 minutesMy Story For years I never stopped to ask: is nail polish toxic? I assumed that if it was sold everywhere and worn by everyone, it must be safe. Only later did I start looking more closely at what was actually in those attractive, tiny bottles. This post has been a long time coming. It’s…
Reading Time: 2 minutesA Gentle Refusal to Conform We live inside systems that profit when life is predictable and moves synthetically fast. When our attention, behaviours, and time become measurable, they become easy to steer. Distraction dominates. An unnatural sense of urgency becomes the norm.We somehow believe rest needs justification.And instead of exploring and integrating discomfort, we reach…
Reading Time: 6 minutes“Isn’t it bizarre,to be so aware,and yet still, at times,so carelessly clueless.” @TheSortingHouse A Poem about Feminine Freedom & Expression Today I am sharing a poem on natural ageing and personal peace. A text that explores various issues I’ve faced on the raw journey toward radical self-acceptance in a world determined to shape us to…
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe often talk about French bread, and the French food industry at large, as if it still represents the pinnacle of tradition, craftsmanship, and flavour. Yet the food culture here has shifted faster than our assumptions. Much of what people mistakenly praise today relies more on industrial systems than on talented hands. This article briefly…
Reading Time: 7 minutesThese days, if you read the ingredients on most supermarket “foods,” you’ll notice one thing straight away, flavour-enhancing additives are everywhere. Manufacturers now pair claims like ‘no artificial flavours’ or ‘no preservatives’ with ‘natural aromas’ and ‘natural flavours‘, slipping them into more and more products. When almost every product contains them, we need to understand…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a world of constant noise, distraction and emotional overwhelm, we forget the power of returning to our centre. This reflection explores what happens when we reclaim our energy and reconnect with the inner wellspring that nourishes us. The Scatter of Modern Life What if, instead of dispersing our energy everywhere, we brought it back…
Reading Time: 8 minutes⚠️ Trigger Warning: Suicide Prevention Awareness. This post discusses personal suicidal thoughts, experiences of despair, and survival. It may be distressing for some readers. If you are currently struggling, please don’t feel obliged to read further. Always prioritise your well-being and consider reaching out to a trusted friend, mental health professional, or a suicide prevention…
Reading Time: 5 minutesIs it possible to be born in the wrong body? Or is this a reflection of something deeper: a society that’s become increasingly detached from nature, truth, and organic creation? Born in the Wrong Body? Embracing Our Self on the Path to Acceptance The Only Body We’ll Ever Know Our body is the only body…
