The Cost of Lost Innocence: Trust and Naivety

The Cost of Lost Innocence: Trust and Naivety

There’s something fundamentally devastating about crimes against children, especially sexual abuse. The damage extends beyond the physical. It reaches deep into the child’s mind, altering their perception of the world and shattering their innocence in ways that...
The Power of Shifting Our Narratives

The Power of Shifting Our Narratives

There’s a certain freedom that comes with the awareness that we write our own narratives. In every situation we find ourselves—good, bad, or indifferent—our minds craft a story to explain what’s happening. This can be empowering or limiting, depending on how we choose...
The Legacy of the Marleys: Reggae Royalty

The Legacy of the Marleys: Reggae Royalty

When we talk about legends in music, the Marley family undoubtedly comes to mind. Their music transcends time, generations, and borders, carrying messages of unity, peace, and resistance. Bob Marley set the foundation with his powerful lyrics that spoke to the...
The Power of Analogies: Understanding Our Sensitivity

The Power of Analogies: Understanding Our Sensitivity

Sometimes, the simplest analogies can unlock so much understanding. When someone suffers a physical injury, like a broken bone, that part of the body becomes sensitive and often remains weaker than other areas. It’s a natural consequence of the healing process....
Navigating Trauma and Finding Freedom Through Awareness

Navigating Trauma and Finding Freedom Through Awareness

As I’ve been reading and listening to The Deepest Well by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, I’m struck by how it echoes so many of the concepts I’ve come across about trauma, much like The Body Keeps the Score. The book sheds light on how childhood trauma lingers in our...
Living Deeply and Detaching from the Noise

Living Deeply and Detaching from the Noise

Some of us were born to experience life more deeply. This screenshot encapsulates that feeling perfectly, reminding us that we don’t just watch life pass by—we immerse ourselves in it. It’s not about checking off boxes, accumulating titles, or climbing the...