Mola Mola – Re:Mind Studio

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.



  • On the Border Between Sensory Blunting and Self-Restraint

    A Sense of Taste Without Flavor At some point, I stopped consuming anything after a meal except a sip of cola. If someone suggests going to a cafe, I avoid coffee because of the caffeine, and choosing a substitute feels like a chore. Eventually, I just say, “I’ll just drink water.” I turn down snacks…

  • I Am Not Without Feeling; I Am Simply Late Because I Am Understanding

    Those to Whom Emotions Arrive Late When someone cries, I think of the reason first. “Why is that person crying?” “What is the context of this?” While others’ hearts are already aching, my mind is still busy. This is because my thoughts are illuminating the path before the emotion can arrive. Consequently, people often mistake…

  • Thoughtless Empathy: The Illusion of Emotion

    Empathy Was Originally the “Art of Understanding,” Not an Emotion The etymology of empathy comes from the Greek em-pathos, meaning “entering into feeling.” However, “entering” here does not simply mean drowning in an emotion; it is an act of perception—observing and understanding the context of that feeling. Empathy was not about “feeling together,” but rather…

  • When the Brain Doubts Itself

    Not Because I Forgot, But Because I Cannot Trust I turn back at the door, over and over again. Did I turn off the stove? Did I lock the water tap? Did I lock the door? My head clearly knows that I “did it,” but my body does not agree. My heart beats with anxiety.…

  • The Imperfection of Memory and Human Resilience

    Memory Does Not Need to Be Perfect We often believe that “reclaiming memory” is the essence of healing. However, recovery is rarely complete. Memories following a dissociative fugue or trauma always return with slight gaps. These voids are not defects; they are the “safety distance” chosen by the nervous system. Memory is more than just…