Reflection Meditation

20/02/2026

This weather makes me want to slow down, get cosy, and slip into a book or a film. Both offer the same quiet escape, the same soft shift from being firmly myself to briefly becoming someone else.

Stories let you borrow another person’s fears and hopes, think with a mind that isn’t yours, feel for people you might never understand, and witness choices without carrying their weight. They move you without demanding anything in return.

It isn’t about learning or achieving. It’s simply the comfort of leaving your own world for a moment… and returning just a little changed.

14/02/2026

Is love a noun, or is it a verb?

At first, it feels like a noun
a warmth,
a closeness,
something that simply arrives.

But over time, it moves.
It listens.
It forgives.
It softens.
It cares.

Love may start as something we feel.
But it deepens into something we do.

Not just something we fall into,
But something we slowly grow into.

07/02/2026

When everything is grey, and the sky looks like wet cement, it’s easy to feel your mood is following the clouds. That’s exactly when colour can make a real difference — a small but powerful way to shift the atmosphere around you. I’ve started building a palette that nudges my brain into a different emotional register: an acrylic painting bursting with fiery reds and yellows; a sunny yellow notebook paired with a vibrant pink pen; a turquoise coaster under my bright orange mug.

But you can go even further. Pull on cheerful socks, choose a top in a colour that lifts you, keep a pot of cyclamen on the windowsill, or fill your plate with berries, oranges, and kiwi. Even the simplest meal looks more joyful in a bright bowl. And if none of that cuts through the gloom, change your computer or phone wallpaper or watch a few travel clips; tiny sparks of colour and movement that remind your mind there’s more out there than the weather.

Try it, and see what happens.😉

Photo: Daniel Sampaio

31/01/2026

Pure heart energy 🩶🧡

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29/01/2026

I like dealing with micro-poems. They’re short, precise, and each word matters. They can be held fully in the mind, absorbed without overwhelm, and sometimes quietly remind of hope or comfort not yet noticed.

23/01/2026

Talking Heads’ Once in a Lifetime was big because it said things people didn’t usually say out loud. That sudden, slightly uncomfortable moment of realising your life is already in motion and asking yourself, “wait… how did I get here?”

Even today, it feels like a gentle but important warning — to stop for a moment and really look at what we have built: our lives, our routines, our relationships. Not to judge them harshly, but to see them consciously, instead of living on autopilot.

Not nostalgia. Not regret. Recognition.

There’s something hypnotic and oddly comforting about the song itself. The rhythm, the repetition, David Byrne’s almost trance-like performance, it genuinely cheers me up every time I hear it.

Maybe that’s the magic of it. You can dance to it, think a little, or just let it wash over you — all at the same time.😊

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17/01/2026

Tomorrow marks the New Moon — a reminder that every cycle brings an opportunity to start fresh. I like using this time to set intentions for the next 28 days, aligning my goals, energy, and focus with the moon's rhythm.

The moon affects the oceans, guiding the tides, and since our bodies are mostly water, many people feel its energy in subtle ways. This is a good moment to reflect, plant seeds of intention, and follow them over the coming weeks.

In 14 days, at the Full Moon, we can pause, review, and notice what’s grown from our intentions.

Take a quiet moment tonight. What do you want to invite into your life this lunar cycle? Write it down, speak it aloud, or create a small ritual to honour it. Let this New Moon guide you forward.

16/01/2026

I’ve always felt like emotions are contagious—moods spread way quicker than logic. Recently, I came across a thought that made me pause: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”

Before deciding who to keep around or cut out, it’s worth noticing how you actually feel after spending time with certain people. Pay attention to what parts of your personality show up around them, and what behaviours start to feel normal. It’s not about judging anyone; it's about being aware of influence.

Those “five people” don’t even have to be friends. They can be the podcasts you listen to, the books you read, or the conversations you replay in your head.

Not every relationship has to check every box. One person might offer honest feedback, others bring intellectual challenge, emotional support, or simply fun and light moments.

Awareness changes a lot more than force ever could.

10/01/2026

I have been very much looking forward to watching the film Hamnet on the big screen, and I finally did it yesterday. It was a deeply moving experience.

Watching the film made me think about how fragile our sense of being “right” really is. What we believe to be true is often only a partial truth, shaped by pain, distance, and misunderstanding. In Hamnet, two people grieve the same loss in very different ways. One stays, one leaves; one grieves openly, the other quietly and from afar. From the outside, these choices are easy to judge, but the film shows how incomplete such judgments can be.

Hamnet gently exposes how love and loss can exist alongside misunderstanding, and how what we see on the surface rarely tells the whole story.

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08/01/2026

Sometimes we are more resilient, accepting, brave, pragmatic, and persevering than we give ourselves credit for. Life asks a lot of us, and often, we rise to the occasion without even realising it. Today, take a moment to recognise your own strength; you’ve come further than you think.

Quote by Anthony Doerr, American author of novels and short stories.

03/01/2026

It’s really chilly outside, but you can already feel spring starting to show up. I spotted snowdrops and daffodils on my walk today — small reminders that nature is always moving.

The changing seasons make me think about how tough feelings like low moods, anxiety, stress, and burnout don’t last forever either. Nature shows us that rest is part of the cycle, and that constantly pushing ourselves isn’t healthy or sustainable.

Balance matters. Just as too much rain, heat, or cold can harm the environment, extremes in our own lives — overworking, isolating ourselves, or constant stimulation — can throw us off too.

Noticing these early signs of spring also reminds me that we’re part of something bigger. Life keeps moving, even when we feel stuck. That sense of connection can soften feelings of isolation and make struggles feel more bearable.

Nature also teaches patience. Healing takes time, like leaves slowly returning after winter. Progress isn’t always smooth, and setbacks aren’t failure — they’re part of the journey.

02/01/2026

I really like this song, not just for its sound or video, but because it tells a story like a report. Common People delivers a strong message without being aggressive or judgmental. Instead of attacking or lecturing, it calmly describes what’s happening, letting the truth speak for itself.

What stands out is its restraint. It doesn’t label or shame anyone. It just shares what’s going on—and in doing so, teaches a lesson about communication. Instead of pointing fingers with “You’re pretending” or “You don’t get struggle”, the song shows the girl’s background, her desires, her lifestyle, and the quiet fact that if she called her dad, he could fix everything. Instead of accusing her of glorifying poverty, it simply states, “You’ll never live like common people.”

That’s why Common People feels so real and impactful. It reminds me of a principle we could all use: report instead of judge. Describe what you see, share what happens, and let the facts speak for themselves. Often, that’s the most respectful—and effective—way to make your point.

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