A contemporary definition of freedom is the power to choose what we want to do. The more options, the more autonomy. Our societal interpretations are built on this premise: agency vs. structure. We champion and idolise the idea that agency is the highest good, the mark of a valid and flourishing life. Jobs we choose, … Continue reading The Seduction of Choice: Why life is more than the choices you make
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“I’m here while you’re in it”: On being accompanied when you’re at your worst.
In a recent session with my genius therapist she encouraged me to speak of what was making me angry. "Tell me one thing that's making you angry.""Just one thing?" I replied. (I'm funny, friends)."Start with one. We'll work our way from there." I then shared some aspects of anger (a particularly potent emotion for me). … Continue reading “I’m here while you’re in it”: On being accompanied when you’re at your worst.
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You may have heard that my husband and I are building a house. Which we have been building for the last 299409 years. She is a beauty and I can't believe that we'll be actually living in it someday soon. This piece is not about building a house - I'm sure many will come of … Continue reading black friday, true crime podcasts, & all that is unmissable
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