Category: Thoughts
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The Impact of Losing a Father: Understanding Childhood Bereavement
Losing a loved one is an inevitable part of the human experience, but when such a loss occurs in childhood, particularly losing a parent, it has far-reaching psychological impacts. This article delves into the profound psychological effects on a child who has lost their father, understanding the short-term and long-term repercussions, and suggesting some therapeutic…
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Mindful Eating: Nurturing a Healthy Relationship with Food
In a fast-paced world filled with distractions and busy schedules, eating has become more of a mechanical activity than a mindful and nourishing experience. Mindful eating, however, encourages us to slow down, pay attention to our food, and develop a healthier relationship with what we consume. By embracing mindful eating practices, we can improve our…
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When a toddler asks: Mom, how big is the Universe?
So, we are starting this series: when a toddler asks… and I’ll try to save time for all mothers out there: my baby asks me a million questions every day, and for some of them, she insists enough that I actually have to do proper research to answer (believe it or not, she is capable…
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Rediscovering the Magic: The Nintendo Super Mario Game Remake
Super Mario is a staple in Nintendo’s library, and the company has been a pioneer in the video game industry for decades. From its early days on the NES to its most recent exploits on the Nintendo Switch, Mario has won the hearts of countless players all over the world. The news of a new…
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Nothing to say, Plenty to think.
The significance of silence is sometimes underappreciated in a culture where continual conversation and noise are the norms. Information, views, and diversions are constantly flooding our minds, leaving us with little time for quiet reflection and contemplation. But even in the middle of this disarray, there is great value in welcoming silence and letting our…
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This is How We Live Now, On the Go.
The way we used to live has drastically changed in today’s fast-paced world. A culture of mobility and adaptation has emerged as a result of the convergence of technological progress and the pressures of contemporary existence. We now accept a nomadic lifestyle and have interwoven technology into every facet of our existence. I am now…
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Title: Suppression is Not Regulation: Navigating Trauma Healing with Honesty
As a psychologist, it is often I notice people who believe they are making progress and regulating their experience of trauma, when in reality they are just suppressing their emotions. And it got me thinking…. Where does this fine line exist? Trauma healing is a complex and deeply personal journey that requires individuals to confront…
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In a quantum universe, magic is not the exception but the rule.
What is magic, but another way of viewing reality? And what if reality touched magic? In my humble opinion, quantum computing is just that: reality touching magic. Quantum computing is a type of computing that uses quantum-mechanical phenomena, such as superposition and entanglement, to perform operations on data. Unlike classical computers that use binary digits…
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Trust the magic of new beginnings (unless your baby is sassy)
It got me thinking… My daughter was watching a video on neural timing and behavior, neural plasticity, and neural regeneration (yeah, I wonder as well…), and I was on my laptop working, so without thinking I said, “Oh baby, that’s what mommy studied! I can explain all these things!” She looked at me all puzzled…
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Whisky and Scotch are two different things?
During the holidays, I notice people tend to drink a lot more… now, I never drink, so I know nothing about alcohol (yet, another long story lol), but people always try to make me drink (which I find funny). At a friend’s house the other day, I heard someone ask, “Do you have whisky or…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 