One of the best feelings in the world is when a trigger is no longer powerful – it shows just how much healing you’ve been doing. I recently came in contact with a trigger that, in the past, would’ve sent me overboard. It would’ve intensely irritated my abandonment wound. However, at this moment, the triggerContinue reading “The Power of Looking at Ourselves Head-On”
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Walk, Don’t Run
We rush to complete tasks in our lives as if there is an end. The beauty is there is no end; therefore, there’s no need to rush. Take your time. The light at the end of the tunnel extends inward and illuminates what it touches. As you walk closer to that light, you begin toContinue reading “Walk, Don’t Run”
You’re Mentally & Spiritually Outgrowing People and Places Around You.
“You’re not depressed, you’ve just mentally outgrown the people and places around you, and as a result, you feel alienated.” How many are feeling this currently? 🙋🏾♀️ At this moment, it feels like a massive shift in life – “Change is happening” is said a lot, I know, because it is life. What’s different aboutContinue reading “You’re Mentally & Spiritually Outgrowing People and Places Around You.”
Control is a Fantasy
“Control’s not easy. Control’s a fucking fantasy.” – Toni Shalifoe, The Wilds season 1. These past few months have been tough, and I’m sure you’re feeling it in your life as well. Things have not happened to me directly, but they have happened to the ones I love and therefore feel personal. When things happenContinue reading “Control is a Fantasy”
Life is a Labyrinth
Life is a labyrinth – we continuously visit specific areas that encourage us to grow. What do you say to yourself at the beginning of each season and the end of another? “Fall came fast. I’m not ready to let go of summer.” or “I feel like I’m dealing with a lot emotionally, and IContinue reading “Life is a Labyrinth”
The Name of the Game: Live in Chaos
Have you ever felt so emotional that one thing could make all of your locked chambers of emotion blow? Do you feel close to what may give you relief but can’t grasp it for some reason? Then you see that that “some reason” is you? Or maybe you hide that from yourself. For the pastContinue reading “The Name of the Game: Live in Chaos”
Using Spirituality to Deny Emotions
Growing up, my parents indirectly taught me emotional and mental health are not valuable – this is something passed down in my family generation after generation. After a while, people aren’t even aware they’re gifting this energy to their children. I heard many things like, “Cry for a day, and then it’s time to getContinue reading “Using Spirituality to Deny Emotions”
Use the Force, Luke
How many of you feel like you’re in a fast-moving car and coming up on a turn that you must time correctly? You’ll miss it if you turn too soon or late. However, the universe is saying, “No, wait. Not yet!” Raises hand I’ve felt the time to take action is coming soon, but I’veContinue reading “Use the Force, Luke”
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