A Letter to Myself – Reclaiming My Agency

I see the pain you carried when you were left waiting, waiting for love, waiting for touch, waiting for your husband to notice and choose you. I know how heavy it felt to be met with rejection, to feel invisible in the very place where you longed to be seen the most. But today, IContinue reading “A Letter to Myself – Reclaiming My Agency”

Forgiveness as a Path to Reclaiming Power

Forgiveness is often misunderstood as weakness, as if letting go of resentment means excusing the wrong that was done to us. In reality, forgiveness requires immense internal strength. To forgive is to reclaim the power that pain, betrayal, and anger once held over us. When someone deceives or betrays us, it can feel like theyContinue reading “Forgiveness as a Path to Reclaiming Power”

The myth of sacrifice in relationships

Somewhere along the line, I, too, believed that sacrifice was the mark of true commitment in relationships. I thought love meant putting my needs aside, letting go of parts of myself, and carrying the weight in silence just to keep the bond intact. For a while, I convinced myself this was strength, loyalty, and evenContinue reading “The myth of sacrifice in relationships”

A Soul Reminder from My Inner Child

Beloved, Joy has always lived within you.It is not hidden in the distanceit rests in the laughter of small moments,in the softness of a smile,in the wonder of simply being. You were enough before the world told you otherwise.You are enough now.Let this truth steady your heart. Express yourself as you areunpolished, unfiltered, free.Your authenticityContinue reading “A Soul Reminder from My Inner Child”

Forgiveness: Reclaiming My Power

I remember the day I realized I was exhausted from carrying anger. It wasn’t just the betrayal that hurt. It was the way I kept replaying it in my mind, as if reliving the moment could somehow change the outcome. But all it did was drain me. That was the day I understood: holding onContinue reading “Forgiveness: Reclaiming My Power”

Every Breath a New Beginning: Vipassana in My Life

Finding peace, clarity, and resilience through awareness “Peace is not found by escaping life, but by meeting it with awareness.” There are moments in life when challenges arrive like unexpected storms, testing our patience, shaking our stability, and leaving us searching for ground to stand on. For me, Vipassana became that ground. Over the years,Continue reading “Every Breath a New Beginning: Vipassana in My Life”

Stop Waiting for the Perfect Life: Build It Where You Are

Happiness doesn’t come from greener pastures—it grows where you water it. Learn how daily habits, consistency, and mindset shifts can help you build the life you want right now. Happiness Isn’t “Out There”Many people believe happiness will finally arrive once they switch careers, move to a new city, or find the “right” relationship. But chasingContinue reading “Stop Waiting for the Perfect Life: Build It Where You Are”

Courage, Strength, and Self-Compassion: A Message from My Future Self

Not long ago, I caught a glimpse of my future self. She appeared radiant, surrounded by luminous hues of green, purple, white, and blue—each colour carrying a message that reached deep into my soul. The words that came forward were simple yet powerful: courage, strength, and self-compassion. The green aura reminded me of the heart’sContinue reading “Courage, Strength, and Self-Compassion: A Message from My Future Self”

Respond with courage, not control

In relationships, the instinct to control often arises from fear—fear of losing someone, of being misunderstood, or of not feeling enough. Control may look like dictating decisions, silencing the other person’s truth, or insisting on being right. But control, though it may feel like safety, only suffocates love. Real love doesn’t demand control—it requires courage.Continue reading “Respond with courage, not control”

Your Nervous System’s Secret to Healing: Rest, Recover, Recharge

Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic: Your Body’s Stress and Recovery Systems Stress isn’t just in your head—it’s written into your nervous system. The human body has two main “gears” for handling life: the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. Psychiatrist Alex Dimitriu, MD, explains it simply: “While the sympathetic system helps you deal with things and get stuff done,Continue reading “Your Nervous System’s Secret to Healing: Rest, Recover, Recharge”