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...
Enablers: The Psychology of Flying Monkeys

Enablers: The Psychology of Flying Monkeys

In the world of leadership, especially with narcissistic leaders, there’s a tendency for them to surround themselves with what psychologists refer to as “flying monkeys.” These individuals, often enablers, play a pivotal role in upholding the narcissist’s power by...
The Crossroads of Humanity

The Crossroads of Humanity

In a world shaped by leaders, it’s easy to point fingers and place blame. But what if the real issue isn’t the leaders themselves, but the people who choose them? We live in a system where money talks and empathy often feels like a luxury. Leaders, backed by wealth...
The Freedom of Being Misunderstood

The Freedom of Being Misunderstood

For years, I exhausted myself trying to be understood. Over-explaining, dissecting my words, and addressing every possible misinterpretation became second nature. I believed understanding was a necessity, a bridge I had to build no matter how many bricks it took....
No Words for the Lack of Empathy

No Words for the Lack of Empathy

There are moments when words fail us. Moments when the vast divide between the powerful and the powerless becomes so stark, it is unbearable to comprehend. As I reflect on the words of leaders, spoken with such detachment, I am struck by an overwhelming sense of...