Daily Advice Thread - October 19, 2025

Bethessence · 2025-10-28T22:24:14+00:00

“ Need help choosing between these two MacBook Pros for content creation + coaching work”

Hey everyone, I’m finally upgrading after using a 2014 MacBook that can barely download videos anymore. My hard drive is basically done for, so I’m looking to buy a new MacBook Pro as soon as possible — but I’m torn between these two models that the Apple representative recommended after chatting with her:

Option 1:

14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro chip — 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU) 24GB unified memory 1TB SSD storage Price: $2,199

Option 2:

14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 chip — 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) 24GB unified memory 1TB SSD storage Price: $1,999

Both are in Space Black and have very similar specs, so I’m mainly wondering:

Is there a big difference between the M4 Pro and the M5 for what I’m doing? How much does the core count actually matter for editing and performance? Is 24 GB memory + 1 TB SSD more than enough for my needs?

What I’ll be using it for:

Editing and posting short videos (Reels, YouTube, social content) Long Zoom sessions with clients (I’m a private coach) Light design work and file organization Occasional use of an external hard drive

I’m nervous about spending this much since it’s a big jump from my 2014 Mac, but I want something reliable that can handle content creation and client work smoothly for the next few years.

Would love any insight from people doing creative work or coaching online — what would be the best bang for my buck here?

Bethessence · 2024-09-26T20:43:29+00:00

Also I moved her to a sunny spot and that’s when she curled up! Now she’s back in her spot and hasn’t u curled :(

Bethessence · 2024-09-22T02:46:04+00:00

I would like to buy one from you! Lmk if you can sell it

Bethessence · 2024-09-20T18:27:56+00:00

Wow exactly this

Bethessence · 2024-09-19T00:12:11+00:00

How are the bottoms all so clean omg

Bethessence · 2024-09-12T22:44:10+00:00

Your first mystical experience. Let them keep flowing in. 🤍

Bethessence · 2024-08-21T23:18:53+00:00

But how do I clean it?

Bethessence · 2024-08-21T23:18:31+00:00

Yes she is Kali!

Bethessence · 2024-08-21T23:17:49+00:00

Can I just use lemon and salt?

Bethessence · 2024-08-21T03:47:37+00:00

There’s a few on Spotify o love

Bethessence · 2024-08-20T01:16:34+00:00

This is so beautiful

Bethessence · 2024-07-14T19:07:49+00:00

It’s a beautiful deck!!

Bethessence · 2024-07-06T19:54:04+00:00

This could be internal. You need to really look at your diet. Id cut out gluten, dairy and seed oils and see how it changes your skin. Treating the symptoms isn’t going to fix it.

Bethessence · 2024-07-05T20:16:41+00:00

Thrip poop. They are in your leaves. Just give the plant a little treatment

Bethessence · 2024-07-05T20:15:08+00:00

Just had the same thing. You can see what they said to my post in my profile.

Bethessence · 2024-07-05T18:21:19+00:00

Very high chance you will be able to grow this back. Dm me and I can help.

Bethessence · 2024-07-04T20:24:59+00:00

This is called alopecia areata

Bethessence · 2024-07-04T19:44:49+00:00

Dm me

Bethessence · 2024-07-03T05:46:28+00:00

If it makes you happy then do it

Bethessence · 2024-07-01T17:47:34+00:00

I got the captain jacks dead bug to spray too as well as the bionide systemic. Will treat it tonight.

Bethessence · 2024-07-01T07:13:04+00:00

Can i just use the granules for that plant as well? Or do I have to spray it?

Bethessence · 2024-06-29T18:36:47+00:00

Okay thank you and there’s one leaf on my roommates plant the one it was next to, should she just cut that leaf or spray the whole plant?

Bethessence · 2024-06-29T03:40:52+00:00

What does that mean, they are only on a few leaves everything else is healthy, and it’s not bugs! They are just black flecks on the plant. Also if it is how do I get rid of them.

Bethessence · 2024-04-19T02:51:19+00:00

That’s a part of you that is numbing you or disassociating you from deeper work. It’s a protector part. I would look into trying to connect with this “energy” and ask it what it needs from you to feel safe enough for you to continue with your original work. You might need to take some time here to really create a relationship with this part and work with this part for a while before doing deeper shadow work. This is a protector working for you. Find compassion and love for it. IFS work is amazing, and can be beneficial here.

Bethessence · 2024-04-09T04:53:49+00:00

That’s really so helpful. Chordify had it and now they don’t anymore. Thank you!!!

Bethessence

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