Breaking Free: Understanding Why We Shut Down

It is natural for all of us to experience times in which we may shut down and feel the need to withdraw from a situation, person or the world in general. However, what happens when we do this most of the time? Can it be more harmful than helpful? — The answers to these questions…… Continue reading Breaking Free: Understanding Why We Shut Down

Managing Obsessive Thoughts

What I am going to share here are just some tips to hopefully help you manage obsessive thinking. Keep in mind, this article is based on my personal experience; what works for me; and based on my studies…it is not meant to replace your therapeutic sessions nor any medication you may be taking. At some…… Continue reading Managing Obsessive Thoughts

Love as a Language: Origin, Meaning, Union.

Over time, some words get used so frequently that one often starts to deviate from their origin; as such, we misuse the word to fit the society of the time. The word LOVE is not impervious to these changes. We seem to think of love in a very different way than our ancestors did –…… Continue reading Love as a Language: Origin, Meaning, Union.

Breaking Through

This is a short story which holds in some way a reflection about life and our right to heal and to take chances. When our motivation is based on love, then we trust life will catch us….”Let me fall, if I do, the one I am becoming will catch me.” Breaking Through Alone I stand…… Continue reading Breaking Through

HOPE

Girl watching the stars. Stars are my work, taken through teelscope. No elements of NASA or other third party.

(Rough Copy) With each step I take My feet create the journey I don’t know where I am going But in my mind I hold no worries The city feels as if empty While a cold breeze brushes my nose Despite the shivering of my bones My love for life only grows It is 3…… Continue reading HOPE

You Matter: Understanding Motivation in Relation to Cause and Effect.

Sometimes, things happen in life that may make you question if your chosen path is the right one; after all, there are far easier paths to take if one is willing to fit in and stop soul-searching and healing. Moments such as these may make you revert to your old patterns of behavior, and you…… Continue reading You Matter: Understanding Motivation in Relation to Cause and Effect.

Do Not Let Doubt Control you: Relying on Your Inner Resources

When things get tough, it is common to feel like we are drowning in a sea of problems. Our vision becomes “tunnel vision,” and we stop thinking rationally; even worse, we don’t see any way out. If you are on the path of self-transformation, then you have discovered that it is not an easy path;…… Continue reading Do Not Let Doubt Control you: Relying on Your Inner Resources