• Compassion

    I started therapy a few months back, and one thing that has strongly resonated with me is the importance of compassion. To have a healthy relationship with yourself, you must practice self-compassion. Self-compassion teaches you to be kind, and loving to yourself. As someone with a strong inner critic, I have had difficulty being compassionate…

  • Love flow.

    How can healthy love flow easily toward you if you don’t embody the type of love you desire?  I’ve prayed that I will receive the type of love/loving relationship that I desire at some point. But the truth is, I was never ready for it. I’ve been closed off because of past experiences and having…

  • Reflection: Life Lessons

    I find the concept of life confusing at times. I think deeply about my experiences and the experiences of others. I wonder if the purpose of life is to go through a journey of lessons, trials, and tribulations with a bunch of good moments. Are we supposed to learn those lessons in order to find…

  • To love and be loved

    05/10/2022 “When we love by intention and will, by showing care, respect, knowledge and responsibility, our love satisfies.” – bell hooks I love talking about and exploring the topic of love. One reason is because I haven’t always experienced healthy love. At times I thought I was receiving love, but I now understand that I…

  • Self-Forgiveness

    “Forgive yourself. The supreme act of forgiveness is when you can forgive yourself for all the wounds you’ve created in your own life. Forgiveness is an act of self-love.” Miguel Angel Ruiz Why is it easier to forgive others than to forgive ourselves? I had been drowning in self-pity and self-disdain for decisions I made…