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Art of an introspective nature; a look at artwork that reveals the artist's psyche and comments on the inner workings of a chaotic mind.
Rising From Hell
The Alchemy of Survival: Turn the gaslight into fuel and fan your own flames 🔥 There’s a misconception that surviving abuse, betrayal, or trauma requires silence, shame, or meek compliance. That somehow, to be “good,” we must shrink into corners, lower our voice, and let the world dictate the terms of our suffering. That somehow, to survive, we must whisper, fold, and diminish ourselves until we fit inside the expectations of others.
By THE HONED CRONE5 months ago in Psyche
God, the Narcissist, and the Shadow That Saves
This is not a story about good versus evil. It is not light against dark, or God against the Devil. It is the myth of oneness: how God uses shadow to teach, how the predator becomes the teacher, how the abyss itself can become the threshold to your rising, your refinement, your rebirth.
By THE HONED CRONE5 months ago in Psyche
Am I a Narcissist?
In the age of pop psychology and armchair diagnosis, “narcissist” has become one of the most weaponized words in the human vocabulary. It’s used to silence, to shame, and to project. But what happens when a deeply self-aware person—especially a trauma survivor—starts to wonder if they are the problem?
By THE HONED CRONE5 months ago in Psyche
The Darker Side Of Female Nature - What Girls Don't Want You To Know
Every human being has a side they don’t often reveal — a mix of emotions, instincts, and hidden motives that make up their deeper psychology. When it comes to women, this complexity becomes even more fascinating. Beneath the surface of charm, grace, and affection lies a side shaped by both nature and experience, one that is rarely spoken about openly.
By Zeeshan Ahmad5 months ago in Psyche
Hammond House
I didn't expect to inherit anything, least of all this. The lawyer's letter said "Hammond House" which felt like a contradiction until I stood before it. Five bedrooms, three and a half baths, more house than I'd ever lived in, wrapped in gingerbread trim and painted ladies' colors that had faded to ghosts of themselves. The front yard sprawls wider than it should, dominated by an old tree whose bristles—I can't call them branches, they're too wild, too reaching—scrape and tap against one of the upstairs bedroom windows like they're asking to be let in.
By Parsley Rose 5 months ago in Psyche
The Weight of Labels
I did not get angry because I was attacked. I got angry because I felt invisible. That is what labeling does. It reduces a human being—a soul with thoughts, experiences, and convictions—into a set of categories that can be dismissed before they even speak.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Psyche
Etsy Used to Be Magic. Now It’s a Failing Mall.
There was a time when Etsy felt like magic. It was the golden era of the handmade internet: the digital farmer’s market that honored the village markets of old, where artisans could finally make a living doing what they loved. Every listing felt personal. Every product had a story. You could scroll through the site or app, and find hundreds of items that were truly unique. It was once a space where the imagination was made tangible.
By Autumn Stew5 months ago in Psyche
How to Look Young Even in Old Age
Aging is a natural part of life, but looking and feeling youthful is a choice you can make every single day. You don’t need expensive surgeries or filters to maintain your glow. What really keeps you looking young is how you care for yourself, from your hair and wardrobe to your mindset and the people you surround yourself with.
By Zeeshan Ahmad5 months ago in Psyche
Aurora by Stefano Labbia: Why we need films that tell our hiddens truths
We often think of cinema as spectacle—as grand gestures, sweeping vistas, and technological marvels. And yes, there is a place for that kind of awe. But the truest, most profound power of film doesn't reside in the size of the screen or the scale of the effects. It is found in its extraordinary capacity to reach into the quiet corners of our shared humanity, to articulate the silent struggles we all carry, and to knit us together through the simple, powerful act of storytelling. The magic is in the resonance. It is in the undeniable click of recognition when a story on screen mirrors a piece of the story within our own hearts, making us feel, fundamentally, less isolated.
By Kate Hydeen5 months ago in Psyche
The Psychological Art of Winning Women’s Hearts
Introduction For as long as humans have loved, they have wondered what makes two hearts align. The art of attraction — especially between men and women — has been a subject of poetry, philosophy, and science alike. Yet, despite the endless volumes of dating advice, attraction remains one of the most misunderstood human experiences.
By Stefano D'angello5 months ago in Psyche
