The infected mind
There’s a subtle but powerful force that shapes who we become, not through conscious choice but through repeated exposure, inherited assumptions and the silent architecture of the world around us. I will call it the Blueprint effect. Think of a blueprint: a detailed plan from which something is built. In the same way, each of […]
The invisible work: why mental health and its professionals remain undermined
When a surgeon performs a successful operation, the results are visible and measurable. The wound heals. The scans are clearer. The patient walks out of the hospital with tangible evidence of recovery. Gratitude pours in, and rightly so. The value of the surgeon’s expertise is recognised in the way society views and rewards their work, […]
When charm conceals cruelty: protecting yourself from narcissistic abuse
There are few experiences as soul-draining as being in the orbit of a narcissist, not the popular psychology version that simply craves compliments but the kind who quietly thrives on control, deception and manipulation. The narcissist won’t just want admiration, they want power over you, your choices, your money and eventually even your sense of […]
Souls among us: on staying true in a world that often isn’t
In every corner of life, on the streets, in workplaces or on social media, we encounter a spectrum of souls, each shaped, scarred or strengthened by the environments they've passed through. Some remain intact, fiercely loyal to the quiet voice within. Others, perhaps weary or seduced, lose their connection to that voice, replacing it with […]
