"I don't dream of labour." But have we lost the magic of purpose-driven work as a whole? My take on why we think we'd rather do nothing, and why that actually wouldn't be good for us at all. #writersofbluesky #readmyblog #substackpost
The fantasy of free time
When did doing nothing become synonymous with happiness?
themonstergirl.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
"I don't dream of labour." But have we lost the magic of purpose-driven work as a whole? My take on why we think we'd rather do nothing, and why that actually wouldn't be good for us at all. #writersofbluesky #readmyblog #substackpost
While I appreciate the sentiment, the linked substack is rather characteristic of Krugman over the past decade in that he barely talks about economics at all. This substackpost has almost nothing to do with international economics, and it's mostly opinion porn.
March 27, 2025 at 5:11 AM
While I appreciate the sentiment, the linked substack is rather characteristic of Krugman over the past decade in that he barely talks about economics at all. This substackpost has almost nothing to do with international economics, and it's mostly opinion porn.
I've been being more vocal about the book series I'm writing, and this article tells more on what drove me to wanting to at all.
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#upcomingauthor #tailsandtunesarts #rayrosewood #substackpost #bookseries #breakingoutoftheloop
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#upcomingauthor #tailsandtunesarts #rayrosewood #substackpost #bookseries #breakingoutoftheloop
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What Life Needs & Wants...
The decision to write a book about my life wasn't an easy decision.
tailsandtunesarts.substack.com
August 15, 2026 at 10:17 PM
I've been being more vocal about the book series I'm writing, and this article tells more on what drove me to wanting to at all.
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#upcomingauthor #tailsandtunesarts #rayrosewood #substackpost #bookseries #breakingoutoftheloop
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#upcomingauthor #tailsandtunesarts #rayrosewood #substackpost #bookseries #breakingoutoftheloop
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Three cheers for arbitrage! No pint for building trenches!
Young (and aged) scholars can learn a few Important tricks from this @lastpositivist.bsky.social
I rate it better than a superior substackpost!
Young (and aged) scholars can learn a few Important tricks from this @lastpositivist.bsky.social
I rate it better than a superior substackpost!
April 14, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Three cheers for arbitrage! No pint for building trenches!
Young (and aged) scholars can learn a few Important tricks from this @lastpositivist.bsky.social
I rate it better than a superior substackpost!
Young (and aged) scholars can learn a few Important tricks from this @lastpositivist.bsky.social
I rate it better than a superior substackpost!
Vital is the reminder to return to what truly sustains you. It is the act of stripping away excess and reconnecting with what is necessary for your well-being. It is restored not by adding more, but by remembering what is essential.
#mandala #vitality #wellbeing #affirmation #substackpost #art
#mandala #vitality #wellbeing #affirmation #substackpost #art
Vital
Mandala Card of the Day
open.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Vital is the reminder to return to what truly sustains you. It is the act of stripping away excess and reconnecting with what is necessary for your well-being. It is restored not by adding more, but by remembering what is essential.
#mandala #vitality #wellbeing #affirmation #substackpost #art
#mandala #vitality #wellbeing #affirmation #substackpost #art
The way we think about what we’re experiencing shapes what we feel, how we show up, and what becomes possible from here.
Mindful thoughts are not about forcing ourselves to “think positive.”
They’re about awareness.
Compassion.
Choice.
#mindfulness #growthmindset #substackpost #article #mindset
Mindful thoughts are not about forcing ourselves to “think positive.”
They’re about awareness.
Compassion.
Choice.
#mindfulness #growthmindset #substackpost #article #mindset
🧠 Mindful Thoughts: Small Moments, Big Transformations
Creating space for the small moments that lead to big transformations.
open.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:17 PM
The way we think about what we’re experiencing shapes what we feel, how we show up, and what becomes possible from here.
Mindful thoughts are not about forcing ourselves to “think positive.”
They’re about awareness.
Compassion.
Choice.
#mindfulness #growthmindset #substackpost #article #mindset
Mindful thoughts are not about forcing ourselves to “think positive.”
They’re about awareness.
Compassion.
Choice.
#mindfulness #growthmindset #substackpost #article #mindset
💗 Connecting With Your Heart: The Final Month of Our Mindful Growth Series
Happy New Year!
This week I share a 3 minute Heart Check-In practice. (3 min)
Also journal prompts around mindfulness and connecting with your heart.
#mindfulness #heart #journalprompts #substackpost #journal #mindset
Happy New Year!
This week I share a 3 minute Heart Check-In practice. (3 min)
Also journal prompts around mindfulness and connecting with your heart.
#mindfulness #heart #journalprompts #substackpost #journal #mindset
💗 Connecting With Your Heart: The Final Month of Our Mindful Growth Series
Creating space for the small moments that lead to big transformations.
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:55 PM
💗 Connecting With Your Heart: The Final Month of Our Mindful Growth Series
Happy New Year!
This week I share a 3 minute Heart Check-In practice. (3 min)
Also journal prompts around mindfulness and connecting with your heart.
#mindfulness #heart #journalprompts #substackpost #journal #mindset
Happy New Year!
This week I share a 3 minute Heart Check-In practice. (3 min)
Also journal prompts around mindfulness and connecting with your heart.
#mindfulness #heart #journalprompts #substackpost #journal #mindset
Learn how to make decisions not out of habit or pressure, but from a deeper place of alignment and meaning.
Psychologist Carl Rogers wrote that “the good life is a process, not a state of being… it is a direction, not a destination.”
#values #decesions #mindfulness #goodlife #substackpost
Psychologist Carl Rogers wrote that “the good life is a process, not a state of being… it is a direction, not a destination.”
#values #decesions #mindfulness #goodlife #substackpost
Feel Out of Alignment? Your Values Are Trying to Tell You Something
Creating space for the small moments that lead to big transformations.
open.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Learn how to make decisions not out of habit or pressure, but from a deeper place of alignment and meaning.
Psychologist Carl Rogers wrote that “the good life is a process, not a state of being… it is a direction, not a destination.”
#values #decesions #mindfulness #goodlife #substackpost
Psychologist Carl Rogers wrote that “the good life is a process, not a state of being… it is a direction, not a destination.”
#values #decesions #mindfulness #goodlife #substackpost
The Wisdom You Carry With You
New post in my Substack series on creating space for the small moments that lead to big transformations. Gratitude, growth mindset, and journaling.
#wisdom #growthmindset #mindset #mindfulness #gratitude #lifelessons #journal #journalling #freesubstack #substackpost
New post in my Substack series on creating space for the small moments that lead to big transformations. Gratitude, growth mindset, and journaling.
#wisdom #growthmindset #mindset #mindfulness #gratitude #lifelessons #journal #journalling #freesubstack #substackpost
The Wisdom You Carry With You
Creating space for the small moments that lead to big transformations.
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Wisdom You Carry With You
New post in my Substack series on creating space for the small moments that lead to big transformations. Gratitude, growth mindset, and journaling.
#wisdom #growthmindset #mindset #mindfulness #gratitude #lifelessons #journal #journalling #freesubstack #substackpost
New post in my Substack series on creating space for the small moments that lead to big transformations. Gratitude, growth mindset, and journaling.
#wisdom #growthmindset #mindset #mindfulness #gratitude #lifelessons #journal #journalling #freesubstack #substackpost
Mandala of the Day: Completion
Today's affirmation:
I honour what is complete with gratitude and grace.
I release what has served its purpose with peace.
I welcome the clarity and renewal that follow completion.
#affirmation #completion #closure #renewal #mandala #art #substackpost #mindfulness
Today's affirmation:
I honour what is complete with gratitude and grace.
I release what has served its purpose with peace.
I welcome the clarity and renewal that follow completion.
#affirmation #completion #closure #renewal #mandala #art #substackpost #mindfulness
Completion
Mandala Card of the Day
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Mandala of the Day: Completion
Today's affirmation:
I honour what is complete with gratitude and grace.
I release what has served its purpose with peace.
I welcome the clarity and renewal that follow completion.
#affirmation #completion #closure #renewal #mandala #art #substackpost #mindfulness
Today's affirmation:
I honour what is complete with gratitude and grace.
I release what has served its purpose with peace.
I welcome the clarity and renewal that follow completion.
#affirmation #completion #closure #renewal #mandala #art #substackpost #mindfulness
The Strength You Didn’t Know You Had
Here is my latest article on mindfulness, growth mindset and journaling.
Challenges invite us into deeper self-understanding. They ask us to slow down, shift perspective, and tap into strengths we’ve overlooked.
#growthmindset #substackpost #mindfulness
Here is my latest article on mindfulness, growth mindset and journaling.
Challenges invite us into deeper self-understanding. They ask us to slow down, shift perspective, and tap into strengths we’ve overlooked.
#growthmindset #substackpost #mindfulness
The Strength You Didn’t Know You Had
Creating space for the small moments that lead to big transformations.
open.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The Strength You Didn’t Know You Had
Here is my latest article on mindfulness, growth mindset and journaling.
Challenges invite us into deeper self-understanding. They ask us to slow down, shift perspective, and tap into strengths we’ve overlooked.
#growthmindset #substackpost #mindfulness
Here is my latest article on mindfulness, growth mindset and journaling.
Challenges invite us into deeper self-understanding. They ask us to slow down, shift perspective, and tap into strengths we’ve overlooked.
#growthmindset #substackpost #mindfulness
True community isn’t built through grand gestures; it grows through everyday care: shared conversations, small acts of kindness, moments of connection that remind you that you don’t have to navigate life alone.
#community #reflection #affirmation #mandala #art #substackpost #connection #care #joy
#community #reflection #affirmation #mandala #art #substackpost #connection #care #joy
Community
Mandala Card of the Day
open.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
True community isn’t built through grand gestures; it grows through everyday care: shared conversations, small acts of kindness, moments of connection that remind you that you don’t have to navigate life alone.
#community #reflection #affirmation #mandala #art #substackpost #connection #care #joy
#community #reflection #affirmation #mandala #art #substackpost #connection #care #joy
Embracing Learning & Growth Through Mindful Presence
Here is the latest post in my free Substack series on mindfulness, growth mindset, and journalling.
#growthmindset #mindset #journal #mindfulness #substackwriter #mindful #writersofbluesky #blueskywriter #personaldevelopment #substackpost
Here is the latest post in my free Substack series on mindfulness, growth mindset, and journalling.
#growthmindset #mindset #journal #mindfulness #substackwriter #mindful #writersofbluesky #blueskywriter #personaldevelopment #substackpost
Embracing Learning & Growth Through Mindful Presence
Creating space for the small moments that lead to big transformations.
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Embracing Learning & Growth Through Mindful Presence
Here is the latest post in my free Substack series on mindfulness, growth mindset, and journalling.
#growthmindset #mindset #journal #mindfulness #substackwriter #mindful #writersofbluesky #blueskywriter #personaldevelopment #substackpost
Here is the latest post in my free Substack series on mindfulness, growth mindset, and journalling.
#growthmindset #mindset #journal #mindfulness #substackwriter #mindful #writersofbluesky #blueskywriter #personaldevelopment #substackpost
A breakthrough is a release — a letting go of what no longer serves you. It might be an old belief, a lingering fear, or a pattern that has kept you small. When you create space for new insight, you create room for new possibilities.
#mindfulness #wellbeing #self-care #mandala #art #substackpost
#mindfulness #wellbeing #self-care #mandala #art #substackpost
Breakthrough
Mandala Card of the Day
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A breakthrough is a release — a letting go of what no longer serves you. It might be an old belief, a lingering fear, or a pattern that has kept you small. When you create space for new insight, you create room for new possibilities.
#mindfulness #wellbeing #self-care #mandala #art #substackpost
#mindfulness #wellbeing #self-care #mandala #art #substackpost
Today’s affirmation from my Mandala Card of the Day…
I am safe within myself.
I create peace wherever I go.
My presence is a shelter of calm and care.
#mindfulness #shelter #peace #wellbeing #mandala #art #mandalaart #wordoftheday #substackpost #writersofbluesky #artistsofbluesky #growthmindset
I am safe within myself.
I create peace wherever I go.
My presence is a shelter of calm and care.
#mindfulness #shelter #peace #wellbeing #mandala #art #mandalaart #wordoftheday #substackpost #writersofbluesky #artistsofbluesky #growthmindset
Shelter
Mandala Card of the Day
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Today’s affirmation from my Mandala Card of the Day…
I am safe within myself.
I create peace wherever I go.
My presence is a shelter of calm and care.
#mindfulness #shelter #peace #wellbeing #mandala #art #mandalaart #wordoftheday #substackpost #writersofbluesky #artistsofbluesky #growthmindset
I am safe within myself.
I create peace wherever I go.
My presence is a shelter of calm and care.
#mindfulness #shelter #peace #wellbeing #mandala #art #mandalaart #wordoftheday #substackpost #writersofbluesky #artistsofbluesky #growthmindset
Mandala Card of the Day: Wonder
To live with wonder is to pause long enough to notice.
It is letting curiosity open your heart, allowing beauty to surprise you, and remembering that life is bigger and more mysterious than we can fully understand.
#mandala #mindfulness #affirmation #substackpost
To live with wonder is to pause long enough to notice.
It is letting curiosity open your heart, allowing beauty to surprise you, and remembering that life is bigger and more mysterious than we can fully understand.
#mandala #mindfulness #affirmation #substackpost
Wonder
Mandala Card of the Day
open.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Mandala Card of the Day: Wonder
To live with wonder is to pause long enough to notice.
It is letting curiosity open your heart, allowing beauty to surprise you, and remembering that life is bigger and more mysterious than we can fully understand.
#mandala #mindfulness #affirmation #substackpost
To live with wonder is to pause long enough to notice.
It is letting curiosity open your heart, allowing beauty to surprise you, and remembering that life is bigger and more mysterious than we can fully understand.
#mandala #mindfulness #affirmation #substackpost
Mandala Card of the Day: Attune
#mandala #mandalaart #attune #mindfulness #compassion #substackpost #substackwriter #writersofbluesky #blueskyartist #artistsofbluesky #reflection #affirmation
#mandala #mandalaart #attune #mindfulness #compassion #substackpost #substackwriter #writersofbluesky #blueskyartist #artistsofbluesky #reflection #affirmation
Attune
Mandala Card of the Day
open.substack.com
September 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Mandala Card of the Day: Attune
#mandala #mandalaart #attune #mindfulness #compassion #substackpost #substackwriter #writersofbluesky #blueskyartist #artistsofbluesky #reflection #affirmation
#mandala #mandalaart #attune #mindfulness #compassion #substackpost #substackwriter #writersofbluesky #blueskyartist #artistsofbluesky #reflection #affirmation
Joy isn’t a mood—it’s a muscle. 💛
It doesn’t wait for perfect conditions.
It’s the quiet strength that shows up even now.
In my latest post, I share how to find joy when life isn’t easy + a gentle journaling practice to help you return to it.
#joy #happiness #mindful #mindfulness #substackpost
It doesn’t wait for perfect conditions.
It’s the quiet strength that shows up even now.
In my latest post, I share how to find joy when life isn’t easy + a gentle journaling practice to help you return to it.
#joy #happiness #mindful #mindfulness #substackpost
💛 The Joyful Shift: Joy as a Practice - Not a Mood, But a Way of Moving Forward
Even in transition, joy is available. Not because everything is easy—but because you’re still here, still growing, still open to the light.
open.substack.com
August 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Joy isn’t a mood—it’s a muscle. 💛
It doesn’t wait for perfect conditions.
It’s the quiet strength that shows up even now.
In my latest post, I share how to find joy when life isn’t easy + a gentle journaling practice to help you return to it.
#joy #happiness #mindful #mindfulness #substackpost
It doesn’t wait for perfect conditions.
It’s the quiet strength that shows up even now.
In my latest post, I share how to find joy when life isn’t easy + a gentle journaling practice to help you return to it.
#joy #happiness #mindful #mindfulness #substackpost
Ik ga "Ik leef" op een A4tje schrijven en dat op het kopieerapparaat leggen en dan een lange substackpost schrijven over hoe alles wat wij weten over leven nu anders is
February 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Ik ga "Ik leef" op een A4tje schrijven en dat op het kopieerapparaat leggen en dan een lange substackpost schrijven over hoe alles wat wij weten over leven nu anders is
Tänker gissa att hon citerar en substackpost från någon som citerar Hitchens när han citerar Orwell, eller nåt.
October 31, 2024 at 6:45 AM
Tänker gissa att hon citerar en substackpost från någon som citerar Hitchens när han citerar Orwell, eller nåt.
Daar lijkt het op. Het blijkt gebasseerd op een substackpost van iemand die journalist zegt te zijn. Ik kan het niet checken maar meestal zou je verwachten dat dergelijk nieuws ook te vinden zou zijn bij andere media.
June 17, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Daar lijkt het op. Het blijkt gebasseerd op een substackpost van iemand die journalist zegt te zijn. Ik kan het niet checken maar meestal zou je verwachten dat dergelijk nieuws ook te vinden zou zijn bij andere media.
January 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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