Category: Between the Ears

I wish people saw things my way. If they could see what I see, then they would understand their foolishness! When I was younger, I convinced myself that I saw reality as it really is. As if seeing reality was an absolute. As if reality were identical for all people. I question why people see…

Sometimes what we call laziness is really unexamined design. Your brain naturally looks for efficiency. It tries to conserve energy, simplify decisions, and repeat what feels familiar. That is not failure. That is part of how you were made. The problem begins when every hard moment gets interpreted as a character flaw. You avoid the…

Some of the most important things shaping your life are the things you cannot yet see. That is what makes blind spots so powerful. They do not announce themselves. They quietly influence reactions, relationships, and repeated patterns while you keep assuming you are seeing the full picture. That can be frustrating, especially for people like…

Most of us know what it feels like to hear a running commentary in our own head. I know I do! One thought says go for it. Another says slow down. A third reminds me of what happened last time. None of that means something is wrong with you. It means you are human, and…