Forgiveness: Unlocking the Cage In the sacred journey of life, forgiveness emerges as a Divine elixir, a potent force that can transform our existence into one of love, peace, and joy. It is the art of releasing the shackles of anger, resentment, and pain inflicted by others. Yet, traversing the path of forgiveness is not…
Becoming Your Own Hero: Embracing the Mystic Journey to Heal and Transcend In the illuminating words of Joseph Campbell, “The standard path of the mystic and the standard path of the hero are the same. It is the path of the self-transcending ego.” This profound insight serves as a beacon for those navigating the intricate…
Is the ‘Ego’ Evil? The ego is a complex and multifaceted concept that has been studied and debated by philosophers, spiritual teachers, and psychologists for centuries. At its core, the ego is the sense of self or “I” that is present in all human beings. It is the aspect of the mind that is responsible…
Healing the Mother Wound Did you grow up in a household where your mother was neglectful, abusive, or absent? If so, it’s likely that as an adult you are subconsciously carrying what is referred to as a “mother wound.” This is a deep, emotional pain that can result from having a neglectful or abusive mother…
What is Gaslighting? Several years ago when my second marriage was falling apart, I was desperate to understand why I felt like I was sliding off into the shadowy abyss as I lost my sanity more and more with each passing day. I searched Google frantically when I had a few minutes to myself and…
How to Create Secure Attachment after Childhood Trauma Childhood, the dawn of our existence, is where the seeds of our attachment styles are sown. For some, this dawn is shadowed by the clouds of trauma, leading to attachment styles that are anxious, avoidant, or disorganized. However, within you lies a resilient spirit, capable of transcending…
6 Ways to Heal the Wound of Unworthiness Our childhood experiences can leave us with deep-seated trauma that can be difficult to work through. It’s like having layers of pain that we carry with us into adulthood. At the heart of all that pain is a wound of unworthiness. It’s a belief that we’re not…
Healing the Father Wound The “father wound” is a term used to describe the emotional pain or trauma that a person may experience due to a challenging, abusive, or absent relationship with their father or a father-figure. If the person who played this role in your life was not emotionally stable, loving, caring, and protective,…
The 5 Stages of Healing Your Trauma Embarking on a journey of healing your childhood trauma can feel like a daunting task! It can feel like you are stumbling along with no clear direction. When we find ourselves trapped in endless loops of suffering, repeating the same patterns of trauma over and over again, we…
The Link Between Childhood Trauma & Autoimmune Disorders In the intricate tapestry of human health, the threads of psychological experiences and physical wellbeing are closely interwoven. Recent studies have begun to shed light on a profound connection between childhood trauma and the development of autoimmune disorders. This emerging field of research suggests that the adversities…