Mental Illness and Mass Shootings: Facts on the Myth
If you’ve turned on the television, checked your phone, or gone onto social media in the last 48 hours you’ve probably seen the latest headline.…
Category: Thoughts
Being the Only Introvert in an Extroverted Family
We all love our families, whether they’re strange, awkward, or extroverted. And it’s true that we don’t pick our families, especially in my case and…
How Asian Shaming Leads to Harmful Perfectionism
Being Asian-American translates to many different things. This is especially true if you are a second born generation American like me with first generation parents…
5 Ways Women Fall in Love
Men and women are wired differently. And this rule is no exception in the department of love. Therefore, women also fall in love differently than…
The 7 Stages of How Men Fall in Love
Ever heard of the phrase, “Men are from Mars and women are from Venus?” That’s because the way men and women operate seem as though…
10 Signs Your Friend Likes You More Than a Friend
In the popular coming of age Disney show Lizzie McGuire, Lizzie and Gordo are a pair of friends who grew up together since they were…
5 Reasons Introverts Love the Fall Season
Fall is here with the leaves beginning to change. And if you’re an introvert, you’ll be particularly sensitive to all else that changes around you,…
5 Things I’m Learning in my Twenties
Being in your twenties is weird. Some days, it can be good in all its glorified ways of letting you know how much potential you…
10 Signs You’re Growing Up
So, here you are. Riding these so-called tides we call adulthood. And yet you’re not fully there. Not as small or naive as you used…
7 Effective Habits of Strong Relationships
Having chemistry with someone is the seed that plants romantic relationships. But chemistry in itself is never enough to help two people endure and grow…
7 Reasons Not to Get Back With Your Ex
It’s hard missing someone, because it completely throws off your judgment. Everything becomes specifically narrowed and focused on that one person. People often say that…
5 Reasons Why Being Single Isn’t Such a Bad Thing At All
Being single isn’t a bad thing at all. But, it’s hard to remember that when we live in a culture that conditions you to believe…
18 Mind-Blowing Surreal Artworks That Explore Psychological Mind-Falls by Artist Pulkit Kamal
Pulkit Kamal is a graphic designer. He makes artworks in Photoshop under the name of @artofpolka. He has been making surreal and dreamy artworks from…
10 Difficulties Old Souls Face
Being an old soul is hard. However, this fact is often overlooked, because we’re so good at internalizing the conflict we face. To gain a…
A Beginner’s Guide to Asking “Those” Questions About Autism
Understanding autism isn’t something that everyone is going to be good at. Many of us have known of its existence for some time but weren’t…
The Psychological Benefits of Adoption
Though adoption isn’t given the credit it deserves, it is still important to note how beneficial adoption can be. Adoption gives children in the system…
The Art of Letting Go
Life is a train station. And the life of a person works like a train. People get on and off at different times every day,…
Revisiting the Heinz Dilemma
Picture this: A woman was near death. There was one drug that the doctors thought might save her. It was a form of radium that…
10 Signs You’re An Old Soul
There’s a stigma that goes around today that the older you get, the more popularity points you lose. We’re afraid to age, because with more…