Healing by Thinking.
Thinking by Being.
Re:Mind Studio
is an independent essay studio
dedicated to thinking about
trauma, recovery, humanity, society, technology, and love.
The writings here do not sell comfort.
They offer a language for thinking.
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The Emotional Burnout Society and the Consumption of Empathy
An Era Without Feelings, Overwhelmed by Emotional Entertainment Lately, when you turn on the TV or YouTube, “empathy” is everywhere. There are tears, tragic family histories, and even celebrities pouring out their daily miseries. Yet, something is strange. While we seem to be surrounded by an abundance of emotion, actual relationships where feelings are truly…
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Even Without Weeping Together, One Can Still Stay
Sharing Emotions is Not Always a Virtue People often equate the outward display of emotion with “authenticity.” We call it empathy when someone weeps with those who weep, and solidarity when someone rages with those who are angry. However, the expression of emotion is not inherently virtuous. The moment one’s feelings ride atop the feelings…
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I May Not Understand You, but I Will Be by Your Side Regardless
Empathy is an Attitude, Not a Feeling We often use the phrase “highly empathetic” as a compliment, but empathy is closer to an attitude than an ability. Reading, interpreting, and projecting oneself into another’s emotions is merely a social skill. However, that carries the risk of becoming an “emotional intrusion” rather than true empathy. The…
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Physical Pain is Learned by Instinct, Emotional Pain by Ethics
Humans Empathize with the Body, but Remain Indifferent to the Mind When someone trips and falls, we instinctively rush to help. When we see blood or an injury, “Are you okay?” comes out automatically. This isn’t just goodwill; it is a neurological response. When we witness another’s physical pain, the mirror neurons in our brain…
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A Society of Emotional Illiteracy
They Did Not Intend It, Yet the Wound Remains When I speak of my pain, people often reply: “I’ve been there too,” “Everyone’s struggling,” or “You’ll be fine.” They weren’t trying to hurt me. In fact, they likely believed they were offering comfort. Yet, in those words, I feel myself disappearing. This isn’t the result…