Love Beyond the Self: The Power of Community Support

Love Beyond the Self: The Power of Community Support

I came across a perspective I hadn’t thought of before, and it really struck me. We often encourage people to “just love themselves,” as though self-love is the answer to everything. But what if it’s not self-love that’s missing? What if the deeper need is love and...
A Map of Your Light

A Map of Your Light

Sometimes, we struggle to see our own worth. Life, with all its complexities, has a way of making us focus on mistakes, failures, and bad experiences. It’s easy to let these moments define us, distorting the narrative we hold about ourselves. But what if we paused to...
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,...