SAM Frida

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

There's something magical about the blend of Bob Marley's timeless voice with the richness of an orchestra—a harmony of eras and mindsets coming together to create pure, soul-stirring unity. This is what 'one love' sounds like....

Rita Marley once said, "Sometimes the messenger has to become the message." This simple yet profound statement rings especially true for trauma survivors. There’s a difference between understanding trauma from the pages of a book and feeling it in every cell of your...

Love isn’t something you can stop believing in, even when your heart has been wounded. For those who have experienced the pain of past relationships, it can feel like the scars are too deep, but the truth is, the lessons are in the wounds. They’re like oysters, hiding...

Have you ever noticed how life can sometimes feel like you’re on a loop, repeating the same patterns over and over? It’s as if the system we live in is designed to keep us in predictable cycles, offering a false sense of security. If you go through life unconsciously,...