Tag Archives: discernment

The Real Work

Posted on August 3, 2017 by anyushka

  It may be that when we no longer know what to do we have come to our real work, and that when we no longer know which way to go we have come to our real journey. The mind … Continue reading →

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Life Choices

Posted on August 11, 2016 by anyushka

“Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.” H. D. Thoreau via resilience — Writing with Light

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INFJ Self-Love – Reconciling the Contradictions

Posted on July 17, 2016 by anyushka

I feel like I’m full of contradictions most of the time. Possibly that’s because I’m an INFJ. It’s driving me nuts quite often, but I’m also feeling like I’m reconciling more and more of the contrasting parts of me, accepting that … Continue reading →

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Questions for the Road

Posted on January 5, 2016 by anyushka

What can I do? What can I contribute? What comes easy to me that is difficult for others? And where is that needed? How and for who can that make a difference?

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Do For Yourself What You Would Do For Others

Posted on June 15, 2015 by anyushka

We all know this the other way around – “treat others as you want to be treated by them”. But what if I need to even the balance the other way around? Do I listen to my thoughts as I would listen to someone … Continue reading →

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When Life Gets Complicated. A Few Things That Might Help

Posted on June 12, 2015 by anyushka

1. Talk things over with friends and family, with whoever you feel is best. Someone who listens, reassures and gives you space to rest and figure it all out. (Do not talk things through with people who will try to solve this … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 9, 2015 by anyushka
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PhD Lesson 1: Humility is a Virtue. Or: Reality Check.

Posted on May 23, 2015 by anyushka

I had my first meeting with my supervisor today, and let’s just say it wasn’t a rousing success. Apparently I’m not nearly as prepared as I should be, and my proposal – the one that earned me both places I … Continue reading →

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Stand By Me

Posted on March 11, 2015 by anyushka

Most people can and must come to life in their own way and time, and if we try to help them by hastening the process, we end up doing harm. […] When we understand that our efforts to help other … Continue reading →

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Not Knowing

Posted on March 10, 2015 by anyushka

Sometimes it seems as if I’m walking on parallel paths, and that’s why I get so confused, trying to figure out where I am and who I am and where I want to go… Maybe it doesn’t have to be … Continue reading →

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