Our body and mind has an instinctive way of responding to stress, fear or danger in a way to protect us. Known as the 4 F’s, these are the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn response, and they can persist long after the threat has passed. The 4 F’s are deeply tied to the brain’s center… continue reading.
“Sitting with your emotions” means allowing yourself to fully experience and acknowledge your feelings without immediately trying to suppress, change, or escape them. It can be a painful, uncomfortable process that involves observing and accepting your emotions as they are, without judgment or resistance, and permitting yourself to feel whatever arises. If you are angry,… continue reading.
John couldn’t get himself out of bed. He stared at the wall; it was 6 AM, and he had to get up and get to work, but my god, could he not get himself up? He thought of everything he had to do before he even got out the door, the traffic to work, and… continue reading.
The holiday season is upon us again, and for many people, it is filled with dread and can be incredibly challenging. Societal and familial expectations can and do clash often with personal emotions and boundaries, making an already difficult time more difficult, especially when going no-contact with family and friends. That’s ok. Give yourself permission… continue reading.
Alice slammed the cupboard door so hard the dishes rattled, her face flushed with frustration. Her teenage son, Ethan, had just announced he was failing math, and no amount of her nagging seemed to make him care. “How could you be so irresponsible?” she yelled, her voice sharp enough to cut through the silence that… continue reading.
Life often brings us into relationships where we feel an intense connection with someone, romantically, platonically or familial. However, we may not always tell if this is a connection that is built on a healthy foundation, or a trauma dump of negative experiences. Here is a quick conversation between Jackson and Alex who are trying… continue reading.
In a quiet village nestled between mountains, an old monk and a young farmer often crossed paths. The monk spent his days in prayer, seeking to align his soul with the divine, while the farmer toiled in the fields, ensuring his neighbors never went hungry. One evening, they sat together by the river, and the… continue reading.
After her accident, Lydia felt like she was living in someone else’s body. The lively, ambitious person she once knew was gone, replaced by someone who was cautious and quiet. She’d once been the life of every gathering, but now, she felt uneasy even in the company of her closest friends. Everyday tasks, like deciding… continue reading.
