May 21The Most Selfless Act, a MusingI have been passive for most of my life. Obedient, in most ways, to a fault. It was instilled in me to be ‘good,’ and I naturally desired that. However, my definition of ‘good,’ has morphed throughout the years. What is a ‘good’ person? Do the opposite of those qualities…Introspection3 min readIntrospection3 min read
Apr 28Beyond Beliefs: 3 Things I Wish I Knew After Exiting a CultIf you’ve experienced any measure of religious/cult trauma or trauma resulting from being in an oppressive-type group, you are not alone. This article is for you. The modern day definition of the word ‘cult’ is now expansive; it includes anyone who has been in an oppressive or restricted community/high control…Cult5 min readCult5 min read
Mar 12The Birth of Your StarWhen your world explodes, you are faced with choices you never expected. To hit what feels like rock bottom, to lose foundation in life, is a surreal experience. You can choose to shut down and run away. Let anger consume you. Allow despair to drown you. Grieve for all that’s…Mindfulness3 min readMindfulness3 min read
Jan 5Vulnerability in AgonyI learned what feels like a lifetime of experiences in 2022. This last year was a year of extreme growth. A definitely “be careful what you wish for” kind of deal. The agony I have felt is indescribable. I challenged it for most of the year, which drove me to…Introspection2 min readIntrospection2 min read
Jul 8, 2022Self- Denial: a Preservation ParadoxSelf-denial is absolutely fascinating. Self-denial is defined by Merriam-Webster as: psychology : a defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality. It is important to state the definition because it reminds us that self-denial is…Denial3 min readDenial3 min read
Mar 25, 2022Self-Awareness in Emerging DepressionTo be self-aware while experiencing an emerging depression is like stepping outside of your body and watching yourself struggle to get out of a tar pit. It’s slow and suffocating. There’s a sense of urgency to save yourself while feeling helpless. …Depression2 min readDepression2 min read
Mar 4, 2022An Introspection Series: Daily BehaviorsI feel that most people have good hearts, however we are not explicitly taught how to create behaviors for ourselves that enable us to make decisions that we are happy with. For example, how often do we ask ourselves, “Why did I say that stupid thing?” “Why wasn’t I thinking…Introspection2 min readIntrospection2 min read
