by samfrida | Sep 8, 2024 | Blog
We often carry the weight of the versions of ourselves that live in other people’s minds. Experiences people had with us—good or bad—become narratives they hold onto. The natural instinct is to feel shame or to try and rewrite those narratives for them, but here’s the...
by samfrida | Sep 7, 2024 | Blog
Kindness is often viewed through a standard lens—don’t make things worse, help others, avoid causing pain. But what happens when kindness and honesty collide? When being brutally honest could hurt someone, yet staying silent feels like a betrayal to yourself? We’re...
by samfrida | Sep 7, 2024 | Blog
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...
by samfrida | Sep 7, 2024 | Blog
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...
by samfrida | Sep 6, 2024 | Blog
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...
by samfrida | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog
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...
