Om Articles is a curated collection of current, thoughtful writing from across the wellness, movement, and mental health landscape. Each piece is shared intentionally — with context, reflection, and practical insight — so you can explore ideas that support balance, resilience, and embodied living.
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Keyboard Warriors: Why the Internet Turns Perfectly Decent People Into Absolute Monsters
You posted something innocent and someone came for you — hard. So what actually happens to people when they get online? The science of online aggression, dopamine, and digital cruelty is more illuminating (and more hopeful) than you’d think.
We Were Never Meant to Live This Fast
I didn’t have a dramatic breakdown. Mine was a slow fade — a gradual dimming until one day I realized the lights had gone out and I had no idea when it happened. This is the science of why your nervous system was never built for this pace, and the warning I wish someone had given me.
The Permission Effect: Why One Person Leaving Can Influence a Whole Fitness Class
After more than twenty years teaching group fitness, I’ve noticed a pattern: when one person leaves class early, others often follow. It’s subtle, but powerful. This isn’t coincidence — it’s psychology. Here’s why quitting spreads, why energy is communal, and why I ask clients to leave quietly if they need to go.