SAM Frida

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Emotional Freedom

Emotional Freedom

For so many, freedom means financial success. For me, though, it’s emotional freedom that matters. Financial freedom still ties you to something—an ongoing need to maintain a certain level of wealth to keep feeling 'free.' It’s a cycle where you’re constantly chasing...

The Measure of Emotional Maturity: One example.

The Measure of Emotional Maturity: One example.

The quote in the screenshot highlights a powerful truth about emotional maturity. It’s a great litmus test: If you can't have an honest conversation with someone about how they've hurt you or ask for clarification before jumping to conclusions, then perhaps there...

Going Beyond Words: Trusting Your Intuition

Going Beyond Words: Trusting Your Intuition

I’ve come to realize that words, while a primary mode of communication, can often be empty vessels. People can easily craft the perfect sentence, say exactly what they think you need or want to hear, but words don’t always match the truth behind them. I used to be...

The Strength in Understanding

The Strength in Understanding

I've observed that few people show up for difficult conversations. Most will find excuses, and some of us will want to believe those excuses. Others, however, will see right through them. But here's something I’ve learned about understanding: it's not a weakness. In a...

Transforming the Narratives: From Trauma to Healing

Transforming the Narratives: From Trauma to Healing

In the following screenshots, you'll find a powerful contrast between the narratives we create from our trauma and those we develop as we begin to heal. These inner stories shape how we view ourselves and the world, and as we move through the healing process, we start...

The Power Within

The Power Within

The power of freedom doesn’t come from needing validation—it comes from the journey of realizing you don’t need it. Growing up pleasing others and living by their expectations can leave you feeling lost. But when that facade cracks, you realize peace has to come from...

A Year Wiser: The Freedom in Being True to Yourself

A Year Wiser: The Freedom in Being True to Yourself

As I turn the page today, one year wiser, I’ve learned that being true to yourself also means acknowledging both your mistakes and your limitations. When I’ve made mistakes, I’ve learned to apologize, even if it takes time to come to terms with what happened. But I’ve...

The Freedom of Letting Go

The Freedom of Letting Go

Marcus Aurelius’ words, “What are you afraid of losing, when nothing in the world actually belongs to you?” strike at the heart of something I’ve come to understand: everything is temporary. Whether it’s possessions, people, or even our own lives, nothing is...