SAM Frida

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We’re Still Human, Even After Awakening

We’re Still Human, Even After Awakening

I came across this quote (screenshot below) and it really hit home. There’s this subtle pressure that once we’ve had a spiritual awakening, we need to act like we’ve transcended all human emotion—like we’ve become this perfectly calm, always-kind, never-reactive...

Finding Home

Finding Home

We often search for “home” in people, places, and milestones — believing that once we arrive at a certain point, we’ll finally feel grounded. But the truth is, home isn’t a destination out there. It’s a blueprint etched within us from the very beginning. Home is the...

Love Doesn’t Discriminate — So Why Do We?

Love Doesn’t Discriminate — So Why Do We?

I’ve been thinking about what it means to grow up loved. Not conditionally. Not “if you behave.” Not “if you meet expectations.” Just loved—for being. When a child is raised in love—whether by gay, queer, or straight parents—they’re not just being cared for, they’re...

Breadcrumbs Are Not the Meal

Breadcrumbs Are Not the Meal

Some friendships and relationships aren’t built on depth. They’re wrapped in convenience—comfortable so long as you don’t disrupt the ease of someone else’s life. You’re kept around because you give something, not always because you’re seen, valued, or truly embraced....

AI, Burgers, and the Absurdity of Our Times

AI, Burgers, and the Absurdity of Our Times

What a wild time to be alive. We’ve got AI generating poetry, fake presidents, and deepfaked puppies doing calculus—while people scroll through it all like they’re devouring a fast-food combo meal. No pause. No questions. Just… swipe, like, repost. Media is the new...

Behind the Gestures

Behind the Gestures

We’re all performers, in some way. We know the script—sweet words, kind gestures, well-timed affection. It’s easy to mistake that performance for love. But real love? Real connection? It’s not the curated highlight reel. It’s the behind-the-scenes. The unfiltered,...

It’s Not Transactional—It’s About Safety

It’s Not Transactional—It’s About Safety

There’s a difference between keeping score and seeking safety. One looks for leverage; the other looks for connection. This screenshot from Warpaint Journal hit something deep. It speaks to those of us who feel energy—who sense effort, tone, silence, and presence in...

The Guilt Default

The Guilt Default

Guilt has been my albatross. For as long as I can remember, it showed up uninvited—whenever someone was upset, disappointed, or simply didn’t approve. It didn’t matter if I had done something wrong. Guilt didn’t wait for truth or context. It just moved in, as if it...

This is such a powerful read.

This is such a powerful read.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/psychologist-how-to-stop-trump-narcissist_n_682df1cae4b09b7e5013a586 It’s not just about Trump or politics—it’s about understanding human behavior at its core. This article breaks down narcissistic traits in a way that makes you realize...