When life becomes overwhelming and change feels daunting, we often seek comfort in various ways: calling a friend for a drink, asking Siri for life advice, or turning to therapy. If the therapist is unavailable, some might consider an ayahuasca retreat. For me, however, the best remedy was always my grandmother’s chicken soup. I realized […]
We’ve often heard that no one is truly happy and that everyone experiences suffering to some degree. While we are indeed navigating the same eternal ocean of life, we are not all in the same boat. Some have yachts, some have canoes, others are swimming, and some are drowning. Some feel the wind, while others […]
Vulnerability in today’s social structure can be more than just a challenging adventure; it is crucial to our mental health. The most common cause of mental health conditions is the disconnection from our authentic selves, which undermines our authenticity. We often equate normality with authenticity, but the essence of being human lies in vulnerability. To […]
The concepts of introversion and extroversion have been part of psychology for over 100 years, influencing how we direct our energy and respond to the world around us. While these labels can help categorize behaviors, personality is never as simple as a label; it exists on a spectrum. Our emotional DNA is imprinted with a […]
Some psychological theories propose that fear is a basic human emotion vital for our safety. However, I believe that fear is largely an illusion. What keeps us safe is our natural survival instinct, driven by our heart intelligence. Fear originates in our minds, not our hearts. When we struggle to trust ourselves, we struggle to […]