Re: [Silk] Remembrances of Perfumes Past

Reading this note made me feel so grateful. Also, the replies from the rest of you will give me inspiration. Here's why: For all of 2024 I lost my sense of smell due to a chronic sinus issue. That also led to difficulties breathing, speaking, singing and rapping. I had surgery in December to get m

Re: [Silk] "what do you do?"

On Thu, Oct 10, 2024 at 9:06 AM Huda Masood via Silklist < silklist@lists.digeratus.in> wrote: > > I’m curious - what causes this desire for the clickbait equivalent of > introductions? Ennui ? Disillusionment? Shame at what pays the rent? Shame > at being unemployed? Lack of imagination at how u

Re: [Silk] "what do you do?"

In recent times I've responded with - "I suppose you asked me what I do to earn my paycheck, and I will tell you once you follow me on Spotify" and following that humbleflex, the conversation goes off the rails. On Wed, Oct 9, 2024 at 3:50 PM Chris Kantarjiev via Silklist < silklist@lists.digeratu

Re: [Silk] 2022 Silklist Book Recommendations thread

> > > A subthread of this would be books in 2023 by silklisters. The undoubted > leader in this would be Cory Doctorow, who had FOUR books > > published this year. There’s also Nilanjana Roy >

Re: [Silk] Why do you like art?

I've found art is powerful for me because it is something that helps me snap out of thought spirals or distractions. Art has held my attention deeply and made me stay in the present moment. Then it has made me reflect and has taken my thoughts to places of wonder. It has sparked curiosity and chang

Re: [Silk] What's your To-Don’t List?

Here's something related to my mental health that I have been trying to work on for my to-don't list. I'm not always successful, but I have enjoyed the outcome each time I try it. When I become aware, I don't let my mind time travel. It has helped me be kinder to my past self that has made tons of

[Silk] Re: What have you gotten better (or worse) at?

Gotten better: understanding and practicing JOMO (joy of missing out) Gotten worse: staying in contact with friends and family On Thu, 6 Jan 2022, 13:40 Sandhya via Silklist, wrote: > Gotten better: Social media > > Gotten worse: Sitting in regular chairs > > > On Thu, Jan 6, 2022 at 6:24 PM B