Issue N° 2 · 2026
Stories from the edges
of the everyday, told slowly.
A journal of travel mishaps, marketplace chaos and the small human moments that turn into the best stories.
Most Loved
- Travel & Culture
Embracing the Unscripted: A Journey Through Travel Culture Discovery
55 - Arts & Creativity
Debunking the Creative Genius Myth
48 - Life & Laughter
Lost in a Taxi: A Baguette, A Stranger, and My Life
30 - Technology & AI
AI and the Extractive Logic of Capitalism: A Critical Examination
30 - Arts & Creativity
Creativity Beyond Privilege
30
Health & Wellness
15 stories in this topic
Health & Wellness
Mindful Pizza Breaks: How a Coach Turns a Slice into a Mental‑Health Habit
Coach Dan’s pepperoni pizza on the gym bench sparks a simple mindfulness ritual that reshapes a high‑school basketball team’s mental‑health culture.
23 min read22Health & Wellness
Why the 5‑Minute Mindfulness Timer Is Hurting Your Mental Health
At 7 a.m. Maya’s phone buzzes with a “5‑minute mindfulness” reminder, sparking shame and panic—revealing how timer‑driven meditation creates anxiety instead of calm.
23 min read21Health & Wellness
Redesigning Cities for Mental Health Wellness
Discover how urban planning can impact mental health wellness and learn about cities incorporating mindfulness habits into their design, with a focus on mental health wellness, mindfulness habits, and real life
13 min read29Health & Wellness
Mindfulness Industry: A Systemic Lens
Exploring the commodification of mental health and the erosion of community-based care, with a focus on mental health wellness, mindfulness habits, and real life
16 min read28Health & Wellness
Corporate Wellness: A Facade of Care
Uncovering the truth behind corporate wellness initiatives and their impact on employee mental health
14 min read27Health & Wellness
Deinstitutionalization of Mental Health Care: A Failed Experiment
Deinstitutionalization of mental health care led to unintended consequences, shifting the burden to individuals with mindfulness habits and self-care, highlighting the need for a systemic approach to mental health wellness, mindfulness habits, and real life.
13 min read27Health & Wellness
Mindfulness Apps: A Billion-Dollar Solution?
Mindfulness apps promise to calm the mind, but do they deliver? Explore the billion-dollar industry and discover alternative approaches to mental health wellness, including community-based initiatives and social support networks, that prioritize human connection and collective wellness, and learn how to incorporate mindfulness habits into your real life.
11 min read22Health & Wellness
Mental Health Wellness: Unpacking the Complexities
Exploring the complex web of historical, cultural, and economic factors that shape our understanding of mental health wellness and mindfulness habits, and learning to think critically about their role in modern wellness culture, with a focus on mental health wellness mindfulness habits in real life.
10 min readHealth & Wellness
Mindfulness Paradox: When Self-Care Isn't Enough
Why mindfulness programs at work may not be enough to address burnout and mental health issues, and what we can do instead
23 min readHealth & Wellness
Mindfulness and Ableism in Wellness Culture
Challenging the ableist undertones of the wellness industry's mindfulness narrative
12 min readHealth & Wellness
Mindful Urban Planning for Mental Health
Discover how mindful urban planning can create tranquil oases in cities, promoting mental health wellness and compassionate communities, and explore the intersection of mental health wellness, mindfulness habits, and real life.
11 min readHealth & Wellness
Lost Community: The Erosion of Mental Health Support
Explore the historical roots of mental health stigma and the erosion of community-based support systems, and discover how we can reclaim a more holistic and community-centric approach to mental health
10 min read
