Beneath the Surface

Beneath the Surface

We often judge others based on fleeting moments, their actions, or the way they present themselves. But what if those behaviors are merely survival mechanisms, forged by their journey through life? What if their true self hasn’t yet had the chance to emerge, simply...
Do We Miss Green Flags While Chasing Red?

Do We Miss Green Flags While Chasing Red?

In a world hyper-focused on identifying red flags, it’s easy to overlook the quiet beauty of green ones. We’ve conditioned ourselves to search for danger, scanning interactions for signs of manipulation, dishonesty, or harm. But in doing so, we often fail to see the...
Pain Is Necessary for Healing

Pain Is Necessary for Healing

Healing is a complex journey. What we think is helpful—taking away someone’s pain—may not always be. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is the value of honoring emotions. They are like a GPS for the soul, pointing to where the pain or blind spots lie,...
The Strength to Breathe

The Strength to Breathe

For so long, I thought strength was resilience—the ability to push through pain, losses, and battles without pause. I wore it as a badge of honor, believing that my capacity to keep moving forward, no matter the cost, was what made me strong. But in that cycle, I...