This screenshot powerfully resonates with the deep, raw reality of trauma and recovery work. When we engage in true, meaningful healing, it is not a gentle or comforting experience; instead, it is a confrontation with our darkest, most painful parts. As Dr. Glenn...
Acceptance is often seen as surrendering, but what if it’s more of a shift in our internal baseline? When we begin to accept things—especially those outside of our control—it becomes our new foundation. It’s as if we recalibrate, and that new baseline defines what we...
Buddha’s words, “I am not what you think I am. You are what you think I am,” remind me how much of our reality is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves. What we believe about others is often a reflection of what’s happening within us. Our narratives dictate how we...
We often come across statements like, “Time is the only currency you spend without knowing your balance,” and nod in agreement, perhaps without giving it the full depth of thought it deserves. These ideas become part of a cultural echo chamber—phrases we...
Cultural norms often teach us to hide our emotions. In Asian cultures, it’s about saving face. In others, it’s about being “nice,” avoiding discomfort. But this emotional dishonesty comes at a cost. From childhood, we’re conditioned to suppress how we...
The door to our hearts doesn’t have to close after painful lessons from the past. Those experiences don’t make us bitter or untrusting; they simply help us refine who we allow inside. It’s about alignment with values, understanding boundaries, and respecting the...
