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I used to think resilient people were just born with thicker skin. Then I discovered their secret—it’s not that they feel less, it’s that they process differently.
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by Jakob Ryce
An article that I hope many writers can relate to. How do we navigate these emerging AI technologies as they become more and more convincing?
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What do we do when feeling positive becomes the mundane? In the midst of a global pandemic, mental health became an increasingly prominent concern for many individuals. As the world grappled with uncertainty and isolation, the use of antidepressants surged as a means to cope with unprecedented challenges. For me, like countless others, the decision to start antidepressants was a lifeline during the tumultuous times of the pandemic. However, as the fog of depression lifted, an unexpected consequence emerged — my once fervent desire to write had dwindled into nothingness. The decision…
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Psychologist and writer, Ezra Acker and his team at PsychologyWriting.com wrote a wonderful, comprehensive article on Ghosting, its damaging effects, triggers, and solutions – inspired by my Medium article Here’s How to Deal with People Who Are Ghosting You. Please give this a read if you or someone you know are experiencing ghosting. It’s a great read that really dives deep into the psychology of it all. Thanks to Ezra for reaching out and making me aware of his article. Ghosting is a real issue in society and it’s important…
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Two of my poems were recently published in the 2021 Fall issue of The Banyan Review. The Banyan Review is an online, international journal promoting poetry, art, and the natural world. They publish four issues annually, and feature poets, artists, thinkers, and essayists. It’s always a pleasure to have my work included in publications that align with my own values and environmental ethics. These particular poems, We Call This Confluence and Sieve of Eratosthenes, continue with environmental and land themes (also seen in the poem Shaping the Land) to be…
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I am happy to announce that I just launched my first book of poetry on Amazon. It’s a very personal collection, spanning many years and many memories. The book description … Jakob Ryce’s first book of poetry is a collection divided into two sections, Virtue and Falling. There are moments of childlike innocence, growth and joy, and the other unavoidable side of the coin – loss, pain and mortality. A Perfect Orbit takes readers on a bitter-sweet human journey that is both heart wrenching and life-affirming. I am very proud…
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