All articles from Psyche
Existential crisis? Try reading Wordsworth
For many generations of readers, the poetry of William Wordsworth has been an irreplaceable balm for the soul - by Sam Dresser Read on Psyche
Why the search for proof can’t be separated from faith
Rather than being an enemy of empiricism, belief in what can’t be known is part of how we gain knowledge, even now - by Adam Kucharski Read on Psyche
The hard art of comfort
Sick in a London hospital, I understood the Book of Job and his rage at all the miserable comforters - by Lisa Simone Kingstone Read on Psyche
Nestor
Inspired by his own experiences, an animator evokes the stormy tides of order and obsession in a striking portrayal of OCD - Directed by João Gonzalez Watch on Psyche
Why we should embrace ‘nepantla’ – the in-betweenness of life
In an age of strong political commitments, a Nahuatl word encapsulates the freedom to let go of what has become oppressive - by Carlos Alberto Sánchez Read on Psyche
The cage
In a heterosexual breakup, the script is clean: loss, anger, distance. Ours refused that narrative - by Margie Sarsfield Read on Psyche
Linda
We trust our therapists with our deepest thoughts, yet we know almost nothing about them – Josephine needs to know more - Directed by Josephine Sittenfeld Watch on Psyche
Spirituality can’t be reduced to what’s happening in the brain
Seeing the ‘mind’ as extending beyond the head can help us better understand the nature of transcendent experiences - by Mohammadamin Saraei Read on Psyche
Painting myself back to life
I’d dealt with many illnesses. But when lupus left scars on my face, my suffering was suddenly visible - by Krystal Sital Read on Psyche
Want things to go well? Plan like a defensive pessimist
So often we underestimate the time and effort required to reach our goals. You can avoid that trap with realistic planning - by Julie K Norem Read on Psyche
Snorkelling taught me stillness
Snorkelling at an unassuming beach sharpened my attention to detail, revealing the tiny spectacles unfolding beneath me - by Natalie Bühler Read on Psyche
Prima
Behind a ballerina’s beautiful performance lie hours of discipline, tenderness and an abiding attention to detail - Directed by Veronika Pokoptceva Watch on Psyche
A haunting in Brooklyn
At 25, I saw my grandfather’s ghost. At 52, I think of what it may mean to be a ghost - by Kathleen Donohoe Read on Psyche
For some with mental illness, it’s not always good to talk
Well-meaning campaigns urge openness and conversation about mental health struggles. But there are those who cherish silence - by Dan Degerman Read on Psyche