Sometimes a trigger doesn’t come with a bang. Sometimes it’s quiet; just a sinking feeling in your chest a sudden wave of confusion a wall going up without warning Maybe it’s after a conversation where things didn’t land the way you hoped. Maybe it’s the disappointment of feeling emotionally unsafe in a moment that mattered.
“And then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~Anaïs Nin I used to think something was wrong with me. I cried at the wrong moments. I felt anxious before a phone call, only to find out the other person
If you’re a highly sensitive person like me, I don’t need to tell you how overwhelming the world can feel right now—how much we hold, how hard it can be to rest, and how rare it is to feel seen, safe, and supported. That’s why I’m honored to share something that I think could be
The most successful people aren’t necessarily the smartest. But, oftentimes, they are the most adaptable. When plans crumble, when problems arise, or when something requires a fresh perspective, they can usually navigate these situations with greater ease – pushing past them and achieving their goal. Legendary Irish playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw said it
TRIGGER WARNING: This post includes a brief mention of childhood physical abuse and may be triggering to some readers. “The person who tries to keep everyone happy often ends up feeling the loneliest.” ~Unknown It’s Christmas morning. I’m seven years old. I sit on the hardwood floor with my sisters, in my nightgown surrounded by
Having emotions is one of the incredible wonders of the human experience. And as most cases would have it, you often can’t have the good without the bad. We all experience a varying range of emotions. Yet, some of us tend to manage them better than others, and this all comes down to your emotional
“Feelings come and go, like clouds in the sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh On the day my daughter Zoe turned seven weeks old, she burst into tears while I was changing her diaper. But why? What had I done? I remember panicking, confused, scared, and instantly guilty. Eventually, I noticed her
Shadow work has been one of the best emotional healing tools I’ve used thus far in life. I’ve had several “dark nights of the soul” that caused me intense emotional distress. My first “dark night,” I was flat broke with no money to invest in counseling. That’s not a great space to be in when
“If you have ever followed a rainbow to its end, it leads you to the ground on which you are standing.” ~Alan Cohen There’s nothing more exhilarating than riding in a Jeep through masses of standing water. With each push forward, my friend Angela expertly maneuvered through enormous puddles, sending fountain-like arcs of aquatic glory
Kindness heals and uplifts. Choose to be kind, even when it’s not easy. Embrace every opportunity to be helpful and considerate to others. We never know what someone is going through. A little more patience and understanding can go a long way. “Patience is when you’re supposed to get mad, but you choose to understand.”