In an age of AI acceleration, climate collapse, and institutional breakdown, Terminator 2: Judgment Day feels less like fiction and more like prophecy. In this blog, I revisit the 1991 sci-fi classic through a therapeutic lens, exploring how its characters embody the very real existential anxieties we face today. From the unchecked power of technology to the emotional toll of living in a world on the brink, T2 offers us more than action—it offers insight, warning, and even a path toward hope.

Perfectionism is a relentless trap—one that promises success but delivers exhaustion. The Substance exposes this cycle through Elizabeth Sparkle, who risks everything to maintain an impossible standard. Like her, many of us believe that being ‘more’—more successful, more attractive, more accomplished—will finally make us feel worthy. But perfectionism isn’t just personal; it’s cultural. What if the real antidote isn’t achieving more, but embracing imperfection?

The idea that suffering fuels creativity is a dangerous myth. Like Gollum clinging to the One Ring, some artists believe pain is the key to brilliance—but in reality, it erodes them. Creativity thrives in challenge, not suffering. Instead of isolating yourself in struggle, embrace support, resilience, and balance. Don’t let suffering be your ‘precious’—let it go and create freely.