SAM Frida

Unfiltered – ish

The Hidden Danger of Covert Narcissism

The Hidden Danger of Covert Narcissism

When we think of narcissism, we often imagine grandiose personalities who dominate the spotlight, like certain public figures. However, there's a subtler, more insidious form known as covert narcissism. This type of narcissism is harder to detect because it’s hidden...

Breaking the Mask: Triumph Over the Covert Narcissist

Breaking the Mask: Triumph Over the Covert Narcissist

In shadows deep, they wear a mask so grand,A covert narcissist, with an artful hand.They weave their tales of grandeur, cloaked in lies,A façade of perfection beneath dark skies. Their ego, vast as oceans, seeks to consume,Reflecting a false light in every...

Embracing Fear and Honesty: A Journey to Self-Truth

Embracing Fear and Honesty: A Journey to Self-Truth

"It's okay to be afraid. How would you become courageous if fear weren't present, too? Tell your Self the truth. Get honest, feel that fear, and get moving." — J. Mike Fields The Challenge of Self-Honesty Being honest with ourselves is one of the most challenging...

Breaking the Mold: Embracing Uniqueness in a Conformist World

Breaking the Mold: Embracing Uniqueness in a Conformist World

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often find ourselves pressured to fit into predefined molds, much like the star in the image attempting to squeeze into a square hole. This poignant illustration captures a fundamental struggle many of us face: the conflict...

The Desensitization of Society: A Systemic Issue

The Desensitization of Society: A Systemic Issue

In an age dominated by instant news and constant connectivity, it is both surprising and disheartening to witness the widespread desensitization of society. Tragic events that once would have evoked a deep emotional response now seem to barely register with many...

Understanding the Greatest Loss

Understanding the Greatest Loss

"Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we are still alive." — Tupac Shakur We often speak of loss in terms of death, yet the quote from Tupac Shakur reminds us that there is a more profound loss that can occur within us...

The Ripple Effect of Gaza: A Call for Human Compassion

The Ripple Effect of Gaza: A Call for Human Compassion

As I sit here, watching Amanpour’s segment on CNN, on Gaza, I am trying to piece together my thoughts, I am overwhelmed by the harrowing images coming out of Gaza. This is a grave understatement. I am at a loss of words. Displaced children, their faces etched with...