Chris

Chris

  • Joined: February 4, 2025
  • Articles: 10

🟥 I had to stop, before it was too late

Hey. So… This wasn’t planned. But I couldn’t move forward without saying it. Just… because it felt honest. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about where this is all headed. The truth is, it started over 𝟑𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐨 when I first learned about this stuff. But, life happened, or I got lazy and distracted. Probably both. I definitely got discouraged by others - when people look at you like you're crazy it really makes you wonder if maybe you might be, ya know? (Am I? Asking for a friend haha!)...

💘I’m A Navy SEAL of Not Feeling Things.

So I’m in the shower. (I know. Imagery. Settle down) Water’s hot.Brain’s doing that thing where it tries to solve all of existence before everyone wakes up, like, don’t worry guys... I got this. And suddenly... bam.Meditation. Gross, I know.I’ve avoided it for years. I get it. I do. I just don’t wanna. Sit still?With your own thoughts?On purpose?What am I, five?Back in the naughty corner for melting crayons on the heater?No thanks, Ms Banks.(I may have mildly suppressed teacher issues 🫣🤪)...

🟦 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

So. Apparently, I’m immortal now. Yeah.Didn’t see that coming. But here I am. Think I’m joking? Oh my sweet summer child… Right now I am…100% bite-proof.Mosquitoes? Pfft.Spiders? Not interested.Sharks? Haven’t tested it, but I like my odds.Crocodiles? Yeah nah. Not that immortal. Pretty sure I could survive a casual trip to…

🟩 /rant: How to Bite Your Own Teeth

Okay, look… I wasn’t going to email you again so soon,but this one’s been brewing.A full-blown, caffeine-fuelled, you-know-what-really-grinds-my-gears type of rant. /clears throat So…You know what really grinds my gears?Blanket statements.Painting with a broad brush.Stereotyping.Pigeonholing.Generalisations.And all their brothers, sisters, uncles, cousins, and ancestors. (Yep, I’m about…

🟩 If you’ve ever argued with yourself… read this

“The most important conversations you’ll ever have are the ones you have with yourself.”— Unknown Hey, it’s Chris, We tend to think of mental health as a matter of chemistry, of trauma, of circumstances. Sometimes it is. But often, the real leverage…

🟩 Butterflies? Or Rocket Fuel?

Hey, Chris here. So… Ever notice how fear and excitement feel kinda the same? Racing heart, shallow breath, that weird “I might die but also maybe not” sensation? Yeah. That. Well… it dawned on me recently: Your body doesn’t know the difference. It’s your brain that names it. Fear/anxiety/excitement/”a…

🟩 Overthinking is not what you think

Hey, it’s Chris. Let’s go deeper.  Last week, we looked at the big picture. Metaphor. Loop. Identity. The thing behind the thing.  (If you want a reminder you can read the previous newsletter here)  You might’ve felt yourself lean in. Like I was showing you something you weren’t supposed to…

🟩 The Thing Behind the Thing

Hey, it’s Chris. First proper email. Let’s do this.  Last time, I said I’d show you the coolest thing I’ve found. Something that’s been hiding in plain sight. Buried in the folds of your mind, like your favourite pen that vanished into the couch back…

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