
Marie’s Blog

How Accurate Are the Inside Out Movies to Human Emotions?
Pixar's Inside Out offers a colorful take on our emotional lives, blending entertainment with insights into human psychology. But how close is it to reality? Dive into the science behind core emotions, memory, and identity to explore what the movie gets right—and where it simplifies our complexity.
Modern Survival Guide: Exiting the Cult Bunker and Embracing Life's Chaos
Navigating the modern world after exiting a rigid belief system is messy but liberating. From understanding technology and capitalism to building relationships and unlearning biases, this guide is your crash course in making sense of today’s chaotic yet exhilarating existence.
Navigating responsibility as a white person means confronting systemic inequality, unpacking ingrained biases, and embracing a lifelong commitment to equity. It’s not about guilt—it’s about action, accountability, and fostering justice. From self-education to amplifying marginalized voices, here’s a guide to meaningful engagement.
What Does It Mean to Be a Responsible White Person on This Planet?
Navigating responsibility as a white person means confronting systemic inequality, unpacking ingrained biases, and embracing a lifelong commitment to equity. It’s not about guilt—it’s about action, accountability, and fostering justice. From self-education to amplifying marginalized voices, here’s a guide to meaningful engagement.
Late-Stage Capitalism: The Cracks in the System
Late-stage capitalism highlights the glaring inequalities, excesses, and contradictions of advanced capitalist systems. From extreme wealth concentration to the commodification of basic needs, it’s a term that captures societal trends that feel unsustainable and unjust. But what does it really mean, and how does it manifest in our lives?
Life’s Absurd Treasure: On Waking Up, Falling Asleep, and Thought Loops
Sometimes I despair at how often I fall asleep to life, losing time to thought loops. Yet, I’m realizing that this messy process of waking up and falling back asleep is all part of being human. Life’s absurdity is precious, and maybe, just maybe, I’m holding it more than I thought.
Existential Awakening: Navigating Depersonalization, Religion, and Cosmic Wonder
In the midst of depersonalization and existential terror, I’m finding myself wrestling with questions of faith, doubt, and the sheer absurdity of being alive. What does it mean to exist without gods but with wonder? And can we live fully while constantly waking up to our fleeting existence?
A Universe Without Gods: Finding Awe Beyond Belief
After a psychedelic experience shook my atheism, I questioned everything I thought I knew about reality, God, and existence. This blog explores the middle ground between atheism and spirituality, where wonder and curiosity about the universe thrive without dogma or deities.
The Weight of Mortality: Facing Health Fears and Life's Big Questions
Health fears, mortality, and existential dread can feel overwhelming, but they also offer an opportunity to reframe your perspective on life. This blog explores the realities of health risks, the human fear of death, and how to release the pressure of false urgency while embracing meaningful choices.
DP/DR and Psychedelics: Navigating the Risks of Altered Realities
For those experiencing depersonalization and derealization, psychedelics like mushrooms can amplify both disconnection and perception. This article explores the potential risks, the chance for insight, and why professional guidance is critical if you choose to explore this path.