There is nothing more risky than pretending not to care. I gravitate towards this pretense of not caring. I struggle with vulnerability, often tempted to conceal my true feelings and emotions. I am tempted to convince myself that being impassive is to be strong. To be impassive is to be safe. Though I crave connection,… Continue reading Daring to Care
April's tarot card for what to focus on energetically is the Six of Swords. I've summed this up into two words, navigate change. This post has been coming for a while. I sat down at the end of March to set my intentions for April but felt overwhelmed. I shoved my head in the sand,… Continue reading April: Navigate Change
I was reminded yesterday, after looking at old high school images, how uncomfortable I used to be with and within my body. How uncomfortable I was with my inherent sensuality, as it often became entangled with notions of sexuality. While some of this discomfort was due to the changes that occurred to my body as… Continue reading Feminine Power
Dating can create power struggles, and the so-called experts who give advice make this landscape even more confusing. You're supposed to be mysterious but not too mysterious. Show interest without seeming desperate. Be available without appearing needy. Be confident without being arrogant. And on and on it goes. Don't show your hand too soon, talk… Continue reading Power Struggles in Dating
How do we prevent our dreams, goals, and all the things we wish to manifest in our lives from happening? Working through shadow work has allowed me to confront the barriers I've unknowingly erected within myself. It's a process of shining a light on the unhealed wounds and the coping mechanisms that no longer serve… Continue reading Finding Balance and Manifesting Dreams
Self-Sabotage Day Five: Radical Self-Acceptance Prompt: Explore ways to cultivate self-compassion and self-love in the face of self-sabotage. How can you show kindness and understanding toward yourself, even in moments of perceived failure or setback? Practice affirming your inherent worth and potential for growth. As we reach the end of our journey in confronting self-sabotage,… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: 5-Day Mini-Series
Self-Sabotage Day Four: Confonting Negative Self-Talk Prompt: Examine the critical voice of your inner critic—the self-defeating thoughts and beliefs that fuel self-sabotage. How does your inner critic undermine your confidence and self-worth? Practice challenging negative self-talk with compassion and self-empowerment. Building upon our journey of self-discovery and healing, we spotlight the relentless inner critic within… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: 5-Day Mini-Series
Self-Sabotage Day Three: Exploring Root Causes Prompt: Reflect on past experiences or traumas that may contribute to your self-sabotage patterns. How do these unresolved issues influence your behavior and decision-making? Begin to explore avenues for healing and self-compassion. Building upon our exploration of habits and triggers, we now work toward uncovering the unresolved issues and… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: 5-Day Mini-Series
Self-Sabotage Day Two: Understanding Triggers Prompt: Identify triggers that tend to activate your self-sabotage tendencies. What emotions or situations typically precede acts of self-sabotage? Delve into the deeper emotions or beliefs fueling these reactions. As discussed yesterday, habits are the building blocks of our daily routines and behaviors. They offer valuable insights into our underlying… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: 5-Day Mini-Series
Self-Sabotage Day One: Recognizing Self-Sabotage Patterns Shadow Self by TheDarkRayne on DeviantArt Prompt: Reflect on recurring behaviors or habits that hinder your progress or success. What patterns of self-sabotage do you notice in your life? Explore the underlying motivations or fears driving these behaviors. A habitual behavior or action is one that has become ingrained… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: 5-Day Mini-Series
