Mirabilia Magpie
@mirabiliamagpie
Mirabilia Magpie
values (how you can control ur own reality when everything outside of it is out of control)
uniqueness
curiosity
spontaneity
questions
peace
friendship
kindness
respect
tranquility
creativity
knowledge
enjoyment
how can you live out your values even when you feel bad ? what does kindness feel like when you are depressed etc.
These practices (movement, ritual, creativity, connection) have been my anchor. They are how I reclaim my power when everything around me feels out of control. When my attention gets foggy, I feel lost and powerless. But when I’m rooted in practice (tarot rituals, evening reading, pressing flowers, scribbling in notebooks...) clarity returns. These... See more
Natalie Brite • The Summer I Turned to Creativity as a Form of Refusal
think one of my favorite acts of resistance will always be to move slower when the world is moving too fast.
To produce less.
To write less.
To say less.
I used to think of this as a weakness, as shrinking my power.
Now I see it as a strength.
As choosing how to focus my energy rather than keep it continually in a state of response to what is... See more
To produce less.
To write less.
To say less.
I used to think of this as a weakness, as shrinking my power.
Now I see it as a strength.
As choosing how to focus my energy rather than keep it continually in a state of response to what is... See more
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I don’t think I have ever felt more simultaneous awe and heartbreak than when I realized what food is actually supposed to taste and look like. So much supermarket produce and meat is a pale and lifeless mimicry of nature’s gifts. You eat a truly high quality, "heirloom" piece of fruit or meat and you suddenly taste these umami notes or sweetness... See more
Mayasubstack.comThe Radical Nature of Creating Peace In a world that profits from your anxiety, that demands constant vigilance, that measures worth by productivity, creating pockets of peace is not merely a self-care strategy—it's a radical act. When systems rely on your fear, your exhaustion, and your disconnection from yourself, finding moments of calm clarity
... See moreQR McKinsey • The Cozy Apocalypse: Finding Joy When Everything's on Fire
- Micro-meaning practices Finding moments of meaning amid chaos provides significant psychological protection. Research on resilience consistently shows that purpose and meaning correlate with ability to withstand adversity. Create small, daily practices that connect you to what matters most: Brief gratitude identification (specific and authentic,
QR McKinsey • The Cozy Apocalypse: Finding Joy When Everything's on Fire
- Mental refuge visualization Our brains don't always distinguish clearly between what we imagine and what we experience. This means visualization can create genuine physiological effects similar to actually being in a peaceful environment. Create a detailed mental image of a place—real or imagined—where you feel completely safe and at peace. It
QR McKinsey • The Cozy Apocalypse: Finding Joy When Everything's on Fire
The most effective small comforts often engage multiple senses simultaneously, giving our overactive minds several different inputs to process instead of spinning on worries.
QR McKinsey • The Cozy Apocalypse: Finding Joy When Everything's on Fire
The Power of Ridiculously Small Comforts Before we move on to internal peace practices, let's talk about something that might seem trivial but is actually essential: small comforts. In disaster response work, there's a concept called "psychological first aid." It recognizes that during crises, basic comforts aren't luxuries—they're necessities for
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