I used to be proud of my ability to push through. To keep going when I was tired.To override discomfort.To finish the thing no matter the cost. It looked like resilience. It sounded like discipline. And for a long time, it was praised. What no one talked about was the…
Everyone agreed she was too slow. Not in an unkind way at first. It began as observation. The way she crossed the square after the light had already changed. The way she listened to a question all the way to the end before answering. The way she paused, sometimes, as…
For a long time, I thought there was something wrong with me. I don’t move fast by default.I don’t thrive on constant output.I don’t do my best thinking under pressure. So I told myself a story: that I was lazy. Unmotivated. Undisciplined.It was a narrative that was often supported, or…
The first bell rang before she finished her tea. It was a thin sound, polite but insistent, like a finger tapping glass. She set her mug down immediately. “Had she done this before?” she thought to herself, moving toward the hallway. By the time she reached the front door, the…
Urgency, often mistaken for productivity, is actually a threat to our well-being. It’s a signal that tightens our bodies and clouds our judgment, pushing us to override our true selves. Choosing to refuse urgency becomes an act of self-care, enabling clarity and intentionality in our work, fostering safety over stress.
In a world that pressures us to prioritize others’ timelines, it’s crucial to reclaim our own pace. Teareny passionately reflects on the corrosive nature of false urgency, emphasizing that we deserve to set our boundaries. Supporting others doesn’t equate to sacrificing our well-being. Let’s honor our time and reject unwarranted…
Teareny embodies the essence of changeability, embodying a softer tyranny of curiosity and authenticity. Rejecting absolutes, Teareny invites others to explore their unique spiritual journeys without judgment. Emphasizing mindful practices over perfection, this journey validates the beauty of imperfection, evolution, and personal reflection, encouraging genuine self-acceptance and presence.
Hello,
I’m Teareny Maybe
This is where I document what happens when I pay attention and actually walk my own path.
No gatekeeping. No absolutes. No pretending I have it all figured out. Just one witch, practicing in real time, inside modern life.
Teareny Maybe 