Author: Maheshika Peiris
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Changing your mind doesn’t mean you were wrong to begin with
Changing your mind can feel uncomfortable. How to reconsider decisions, distinguish difficulty from a poor fit and take responsibility for what comes next.
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Why do we judge people whose lives we barely know?
Why are we so quick to judge others? A reflection on assumptions, missing context and how to question behaviour without reducing someone to it.
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How to build community in a divided society
What makes a community truly welcoming? Explore how shared spaces, mutual respect and everyday connections can help bridge social divides.
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Friends vs acquaintances and why the difference matters
What is the difference between a friend, a colleague and an acquaintance? A personal, research-informed look at closeness, expectations and building deeper friendships.
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Does physical attraction matter more than intelligence?
Physical attraction, intellectual connection and emotional intelligence play different roles in relationships. A research-informed look at compatibility and what matters over time.
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Is the grass really greener on the other side?
A balanced reflection on comparison, caring for relationships, knowing when effort is no longer mutual, and recognising when leaving may be necessary.
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Before making another New Year’s resolution, make a plan
A November conversation about resolutions, making practical plans, monthly and quarterly resets, and leaving room for faith, gratitude and life along the way.
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The Mountain Is You helped me put words to familiar feelings
My review of Brianna Wiest’s The Mountain Is You, the ideas about self-sabotage and emotional habits that resonated, and five related books to explore.
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6 childhood classics I’m sharing with my daughter
A book-fair purchase brought six childhood favourites into my nine-year-old daughter’s reading pile, from Alice in Wonderland to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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5 books to gift this Christmas
Five books to consider giving this Christmas, from a witty murder mystery to thoughtful fiction, creativity and food, with a different reader in mind for each.
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Servant kept me watching even when it tested my patience
A personal review of all four seasons of Servant, exploring Dorothy and Leanne’s uncomfortable relationship, the slow-building mystery and its moving but imperfect ending.
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Cape Fear kept me hoping Max Cady had some humanity left
A personal review of Apple TV’s Cape Fear, its gripping suspense, believable characters and the moments when Max Cady almost seemed capable of sincerity.