I have often wondered why this massive glob of structured mush we call the brain often seems to want to ruin us instead of helping us be or stay happy. We can suffer from mental illnesses, such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimers, and many other illnesses. The brain is designed to keep you alive;… continue reading.
Have you ever felt completely drained after spending the day pretending to be “okay” even though you weren’t? What about if that’s what you have been doing the past day, week, month or even years? Without even realizing it, we often suppress our emotions in attempts to avoid conflict, protect others, or feeling that your… continue reading.
Creating a Safe Space
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Creating a safe space is one of the most loving things we can do for ourselves and others. It’s about building an imperfect-perfect environment where vulnerability is welcome, emotions are respected, and healing can occur. In a world that often feels overwhelming and fast-paced, finding and creating spaces where we can feel truly safe, accepted,… 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.
Resentment
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Resentment is a heavy emotion that creeps in slowly, often stemming from feeling that you have been wronged or treated unfairly. Almost unnoticed, resentment sits quietly in the background, growing over time, A companion between disgust and anger, you feel frustrated, bitter, and hurt, and those feelings sometimes linger for years. What is resentment? When… continue reading.