Ianja R

I never change, I simply become more myself. - Joyce Carol Oates🇲🇬

[Ianja R @iianja]

@_onlyscott Hakimi

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@_stainless0_ Kayak

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@TheDivineBruxa Oya

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@TheDivineBruxa Oshun

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Holding hands can literally change how your brain processes pain and stress.

When you hold hands with someone you care about, your body begins to align with theirs in remarkable ways. Your heart rates sync, your breathing slows, and even your brain waves start to mirror each other—a phenomenon known as interpersonal neural synchrony.

Research shows this connection reduces stress signals in the brain and promotes the release of calming, bonding hormones like oxytocin.A pivotal 2006 study from the University of Virginia found that participants expecting a mild electric shock had lower activity in threat-sensitive brain areas, like the anterior cingulate cortex and insula, when holding their partner’s hand.

The effect was most pronounced in couples with strong bonds. A 2018 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed that hand-holding synchronized brain activity between partners, and the stronger this brain-to-brain connection, the less pain participants experienced. This suggests touch doesn’t just soothe—it alters how the brain processes pain.Gentle touch activates specialized skin nerves called C-tactile afferents, which respond to warm, soft contact.

These signals reach the insular cortex, which links emotions and physical sensations, prompting oxytocin release and reducing cortisol levels. The outcome is a calmer nervous system, with measurable decreases in stress indicators like heart rate and blood pressure.This effect spans all ages: parents holding preterm infants help regulate their breathing, and children grasping a caregiver’s hand show reduced fear.

Touch, it seems, is a fundamental, time-tested form of biological healing.

[Ianja R @iianja]

@TheDivineBruxa Cancer Moon & Venus in Taurus

[Madame Black Swan 🕷🦢 @DrIndyEinstein]

I have a challenge for you.

tomorrow choose one hour of no digital consumption.

no phone.
no social media.
no TV.
no music.
no podcasts.

you can journal, nap, walk, stretch, draw, paint, stare, do yoga, etc.

we’re resting, detaching, + dissolving brain fog.

[GINA NÄUMAN • جینا نعمان @entertheunseen]

For many women, breaking the generational curses of our bloodline means learning to rest.

[feyisayo 💸 @feyiszn]

Adult friendships require grace. People are busy. People are healing. People are growing. People are taking time for self-care just like you. Don’t mistake less communication for less love. Check in, not out. 🩶

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

Just show up.

[Unibet France 🔞 @UnibetFrance]

Les retrouvailles entre Mbappé et Hakimi :

[Anna Pepe @iamannapepe]

a lot of people’s advice is just projection.

[Ianja R @iianja]

@Rainmaker1973 7

[Mark Hyman, M.D. @drmarkhyman]

I love this. It’s pretty on point.

[miss pink @iJaadee]

as a 2 line in Human Design you cannot let people make you feel bad for being at home.

stay home girl!!! get cozy!! they don’t get it and they never will if they don’t want to.

being at home activates your deepest super powers and gives them time to grow and develop.

it’s safe to stay in

[L3 Tweet Engineer @MegaBasedChad]

Having had friendships with smarter people and less smart people, the first thing I've noticed is that smarter people do a lot less infighting and talking behind backs

[Le Meilleur du Football @LMDFoot_]

La photo de l'année ❤️💙