All articles tagged with #personal reflection
Zach Bryan's new album 'With Heaven on Top' reflects his personal experiences, self-awareness, and the costs of fame, with a mix of introspective lyrics and traditional country sounds, including a political song about ICE.
Brian Park reflects on his favorite moments and trends in mountain biking and related gear in 2025, highlighting innovations like weird DH bikes, the rise of light trail bikes, impressive new e-bike brands, and personal milestones such as introducing his kid to biking, all wrapped in a tone of positivity and industry insights.
Britney Spears shared a rare personal post on Instagram, reflecting on her marriage to Sam Asghari, her struggles during a difficult period away from her sons, and her journey towards healing and self-ownership, including her renewed appetite and appreciation for food. The couple married in 2022 and divorced in 2024, with Asghari expressing a desire to protect her.
The article reflects on Scott Frost's coaching journey, personal perceptions, and the author's evolving view of Frost, highlighting moments of admiration, disillusionment, and ultimately, acceptance of Frost's true self and motivations.
Salman Rushdie recounts the day he was attacked and nearly killed in 2022, describing a profound sense of loneliness while lying in a pool of his own blood. Reflecting on the incident and his past experiences, he discusses the impact of the fatwa calling for his death decades ago and finding great love later in life. An interview with Rushdie will be aired on NPR's All Things Considered, with a 30-minute cut available on YouTube.
Dan Abrams, host of NewsNation and founder of Mediaite, expressed mixed emotions about the impact of the O.J. Simpson trial on his career, acknowledging that the trial jumpstarted his journalism career while also feeling guilt over benefiting from the deaths of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman. Abrams reflected on covering the trial and the overwhelming evidence against Simpson, ultimately expressing sorrow for the families of the victims and the impact their deaths had on his career.
After being diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer, journalist Rod Nordland found himself facing his mortality and reevaluating his life. Despite being told he had only 15 months to live, he underwent surgery and embarked on what he calls his "Second Life." This new perspective, shared by others facing terminal illness, brought unexpected beauty and benefits amidst the challenges of living with a terminal diagnosis.
Anderson Cooper and Ashley Judd shared a poignant conversation on the All There Is podcast about coping with the suicides of their family members, with Cooper getting emotional as he discussed his brother's death and Judd reflecting on her mother's passing. They emphasized the importance of remembering loved ones for how they lived rather than how they died, acknowledging the impact of suicide on their families. Cooper previously opened up about his brother's death in a 2021 interview, expressing the ongoing pain and unanswered questions surrounding the tragedy.
A writer reflects on the impact of the characters Rosa Diaz and Captain Raymond Holt from the TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine on her journey of self-acceptance as a bisexual woman. The portrayal of Rosa's coming out and Holt's unwavering support resonated with her, highlighting the importance of representation and acceptance. The writer expresses gratitude to the actors and writers for helping her feel less alone, while also mourning the loss of Andre Braugher, who played Captain Holt.
The unveiling of Oprah Winfrey's portrait at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery brought back childhood memories for Lisa Respers, a journalist who was inspired by Winfrey's visit to her grandmother's church. Lisa recalls the awe she felt seeing Winfrey speak and how it influenced her career path. Despite a missed opportunity to invite Winfrey to her family's Thanksgiving dinner, Lisa's admiration for Winfrey's accomplishments and cultural impact remains strong. Attending the portrait unveiling felt like a dream come true for Lisa, symbolizing the fulfillment of a lifelong aspiration. While she didn't get to meet Winfrey personally, Lisa believes that everything leading up to that moment was meant to be.
Anderson Cooper, host of the podcast "All There Is," reveals that despite exploring grief through his show, he has never truly grieved the loss of his father, brother, and mother. After listening to thousands of unheard voicemails from listeners sharing their experiences with grief, Cooper realizes that he has buried his own grief, which has affected his ability to feel joy. Inspired by his father's essay on the importance of grieving, Cooper embarks on a new season of his podcast to connect with others who have learned to live with their grief and find ways to heal.
A mother shares her experience of visiting her son in college and realizing that he had been lowering his voice to fit in with the conservative South. As an openly gay individual, college provided him with the freedom to express his true self. The mother reflects on her initial concerns about her son attending college out of state and the changes she observed in him. She acknowledges the importance of creating a safe environment for individuals to be their authentic selves and expresses regret for not recognizing her son's true voice until he left home.
The author reflects on their childhood fascination with Ford Thunderbirds, despite the fact that they are no longer considered cool. Growing up in Detroit, the author was captivated by the chrome, colors, and tail fins of these classic cars. Although their preferences have since changed, the author still finds the Thunderbirds somewhat cool and wonders about readers' first automotive loves.
Sigrid Nunez's novel "The Vulnerables" is set during the pandemic and explores the themes of unlikely companionship and personal reflection. The story follows an unnamed writer who cares for a sociable macaw named Eureka while in lockdown. The novel delves into the narrator's interactions with the parrot, their regrets about not having more pets, and their observations on aging. Nunez's writing is described as short, wise, provocative, and funny, offering a literature of personal history and reflection in our current times.
The author reflects on the hardest aspects of quitting their job at Google, highlighting the loss of their work identity and the challenges of dealing with information asymmetry. They discuss the inevitable identity crisis that comes with leaving a job one has devoted a significant portion of their life to, but assure readers that these feelings tend to dissipate quickly. The author also expresses their dislike for the social ritual of asking about one's occupation as a means of categorizing individuals.