Naya Moss

December 2024

  • Fixing WordPress Database Errors: When Emojis Break Your Posts

    Recently, while working on one of my WordPress sites, I kept getting database errors every time I tried to upload a post. The weird thing was, this only happened on one of my three WordPress sites—all set up the same way through one-click installations. After some investigation, I discovered something interesting: the posts that failed…

  • ⛓️ When Lack of Money Makes You Feel Trapped

    Have you ever felt completely trapped by your financial situation? I’ve been thinking a lot about how money—or the lack of it—can create this powerful sense of being stuck, especially when combined with other life challenges. Recently, after conversations with friends facing similar struggles, I’ve noticed how universal this experience is, yet how differently it…

  • 💡Love Without Action

    Have you ever noticed how “I love you” can be one of the most powerful phrases someone says to you—but only if it’s backed by action? Without action, those three words lose their meaning. They become empty, a hollow promise that doesn’t hold up in real life. The thing is, love isn’t something you say…

  • Lessons From Blogvent: Finding My Writing Flow

    This Blogvent challenge reminded me how much joy I find in writing regularly. It’s a lot like when I did the Ship 30 for 30 course—writing more often sparks something in me. But I’ve also remembered that writing every single day can start to feel like a chore, and that’s not what I want. In…

  • The Beauty of Slowing Down

    Life moves fast—too fast sometimes. It’s easy to feel like you’re always rushing to the next thing, checking off the next box, or chasing the next goal. But lately, I’ve been learning the beauty of slowing down. When I pause, even for a moment, everything feels a little clearer. I notice things I’d normally miss—like…

  • The Power of Self-Control in Heated Moments

    I’ve seen so many situations where lack of self-control and anger completely derails conversations. In the very distant past, I found myself close to that edge too. But I’ve been fortunate to learn from others – I’ve always had friends who were much older and wiser. They taught me something invaluable about heated moments: they’re…

  • The Quiet Power of Change

    Sometimes, I catch myself in the middle of a moment and realize just how much I’ve changed. It’s not the big, dramatic shifts but the quiet ones—like how I’ve started giving myself permission to say “I don’t have to do this today” without guilt. Or how I’ve learned to trust my gut when something feels…

  • 😊 Letting Go to Make Space for Joy

    Life has a way of surprising you when you least expect it. I used to think every step forward needed a plan, a strategy, a backup for the backup. But some of the best things that have happened to me weren’t planned at all—they just showed up, out of nowhere, like a little reminder that…

  • Intellectual Self-Defense: Protecting Your Mind In a Complex World

    Have you ever felt your mind being pulled in different directions, bombarded by countless opinions, headlines, and “facts” that all seem to contradict each other? I’ve been there. Lately, many find themselves immersed in a sea of information, trying to figure out what to believe and who to trust. That’s when I discovered the concept…

  • Introspection: A Personal Guide to Understanding Your Inner World

    Have you ever noticed how people often use “introspection” and “self-reflection” interchangeably? I sure did. That is until life threw me into situations where I had to learn the crucial difference between these two ways of understanding ourselves. While self-reflection helps us evaluate our actions and their impact on the world, introspection takes us deeper—it’s…

  • Initial Understanding of Denialism: Living as a Realist

    There’s something peculiar about being the person who sees things as they are in a world where many prefer comfortable illusions. I’ve spent years watching people construct elaborate fantasies around themselves, building walls of denial so thick they can barely hear the truth knocking. The first time I heard of denialism was when I was…

  • Healing Trust After Betrayal: Staying Open and Growing Stronger

    The past two years have given me every reason to lose faith in humanity. When I needed support most, I discovered how many people love the idea of helping more than actually helping. They enjoy saying “I helped someone in need” without ever taking real action. However, despite everything, despite the betrayal I’ve experienced, I’ve…

  • A Tale of Two Betrayals: My Story of Broken Trust

    A personal story about experiencing betrayal in both professional and personal life, and learning to protect your peace.

  • Ideasthesia Explained: Your Brain’s Amazing Power to Feel Ideas

    The other day, I was making tea in my kitchen, and without even thinking, I automatically reached for the red tap for hot water. It’s something we all do instinctively, right? But then I paused and really thought about it – isn’t it fascinating how we all just know that red means “hot” and blue…

  • 🌳 Understanding Psithurism:The Beautiful Word for Wind in Trees

    As someone with a deep biophilic connection to nature, one of my favorite things to do is simply sit and take in the sounds of psithurism. The melody of birds, the scurrying of chipmunks and squirrels through fallen leaves, groundhogs rustling in the underbrush – nature creates its own symphony. But there’s one sound that…

  • What is Biophilia? A Simple Guide to Nature Connection

    Have you ever wondered why sitting by the ocean or walking through a forest feels so naturally calming? Or why can even a simple houseplant brighten up your whole space? There’s actually a scientific explanation for these feelings – it’s called biophilia. 🌿 What is Biophilia? Biophilia literally means “love of life,” and it describes…

  • Understanding Fallacies: A Simple Guide to Better Arguments

    I’ve been fascinated lately by the concept of fallacies – those sneaky flaws in reasoning that can make weak arguments seem totally convincing. But before we dive into examples, let’s get clear on what exactly a fallacy is. A fallacy is a flaw in reasoning or argumentation that makes an argument invalid or weak. Fallacies…

  • Ultimate Bushcraft Basics: Learn Vital Wilderness Skills Now

    When I first started learning bushcraft, everything I found online seemed super complicated. Survival shows make everything look intense and dramatic. But here’s what I’ve learned: bushcraft is really about understanding basic outdoor skills and building on them. Let me break down what I’ve learned along the way, keeping it real and practical. 🔥 Fire:…

  • 🧱Mental Preparation: The Foundation of True Survival Skills

    Living with less has taught me more about survival than any guidebook could. When people think about survival mindset, they often jump straight to the practical stuff – making fires, building shelters, finding food. But my experiences taught me something different: true survival starts in your mind. 🧠 Embracing Discomfort During my travels through Romania,…

  • 🥾 Minimalist Travel Led Me to Survival Skills, Bushcraft, and Foraging

    Living out of a backpack for months changed my perspective on survival in ways I never expected. Have you ever had one of those moments where you’re sitting alone somewhere and suddenly everything clicks into place? That’s exactly what happened to me in a small café in Prague, leading me down an unexpected path toward…

  • The Hidden Weight of Intellectual Loneliness

    Have you ever felt like your mind speaks a different language than everyone around you? Like you’re starving for deep, meaningful conversations in a world that seems content with small talk? I recently discovered there’s a name for this feeling – intellectual loneliness. The Moment of Recognition I first heard this term in a therapy…

  • Understanding the Link Between Small-Mindedness and Bullying

    Picture this: you’re in an environment where ignorance is the norm, and closed-mindedness is as common as breathing. It’s a place where people are quick to judge, quick to dismiss, and even quicker to bully anyone who doesn’t fit into their narrow view of the world. Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. This post?…

  • My Initial Understanding of Dysrationalia

    Ever notice how knowing better doesn’t always mean doing better? Scientists have been studying this interesting disconnect between what we know and how we act. They call it dysrationalia – when we make irrational choices despite having all the knowledge to make better ones. Research shows this happens to everyone, no matter their education level…