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
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
Shadow Seeker: A Five-Day Mini-Series Are you ready for self-discovery and transformation? Join us for a five-day mini-course starting April 1st. We'll delve deep into the shadows to uncover hidden truths, confront self-sabotage, and embrace personal growth and empowerment. Through reflective prompts, guided exercises, and supportive community engagement, you'll gain insight into your inner landscape… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Self-Sabotage
Photo by Jp Valery on Unsplash There have been times that I've found myself held hostage by my own thoughts. Beating myself up over past decisions, rethinking and ruminating over things I can't change, and paralyzed by my fear of the unknown. These are ways I've kept myself imprisoned within my own mind, a cruel confinement crafted from… Continue reading Breaking Free From Self-Imprisonment
Photo by Zack Silver on Unsplash As we stand on the threshold of another year, it's a poignant moment to contemplate the intentions we set for ourselves. Life, after all, is full of endings and beginnings, each offering a chance to pause, reflect, and consider our course for the future. There's a nuance, isn't there, between living intentionally… Continue reading Intentional Living for the Year Ahead
