The journey of becoming is not about perfection; it’s about transformation. In this article, we explore how healing begins with self-awareness and deep compassion.
It shouldn’t be such a big deal. You are good at getting some things done. You know this. You may even remind yourself of it at times—especially when you come face to face with the other thing. You know the
It haunts you. The fear is always there — following you, whispering to you in your quiet moments. When you dress in the morning, you look in the mirror and wonder: Is it enough? Am I enough? And even if tell yourself
Your stomach twists. Your shoulders tighten. Relax, you tell yourself. But your heart rate increases along with the tension. You know you should manage your stress better. Stress increases your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Not to mention
It’s there — looming behind you. The thing that you need to do. Have to do. Yet are not doing. The guilt nags at you. You are supposed to do the thing. You want to do the thing. You tell yourself
The anxiety builds: Your heart races. Your stomach clenches. Your muscles contract. Your nervous system is out of control. Soon you will be in full-on fight-or-flight mode, and there is nothing you can do about it. Or is there? What
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please go to your nearest emergency room, or in the United States dial or text 988, for immediate help.
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