Imagine a human without friends. In the first half of my existence, I couldn’t fathom why so many older people around me preferred solitude. It was easy for a less experienced version of me to picture them as lonely or isolated, longing for connection. Society teaches us that friendships and relationships are essential for happinessContinueContinue reading “Embracing Solitude: The Gift of Self-Discovery”
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Beyond the Breaking Point: Compassion Fatigue
In our last post, I wanted to encourage the empaths by acknowledging the challenges empaths face in today’s world—a world that often doesn’t prioritize or understand the immense emotional weight we carry. While our ability to feel deeply allows us to connect and uplift, it can also lead to a kind of silent burnout knownContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Breaking Point: Compassion Fatigue”
The Uncomfortable Truth of Being “Too Much”
Have you ever felt like this world – this reality, or timeline, or whatever word you relate to – just wasn’t built for you? Like your thoughts and feelings run deeper than most people seem able or willing to go? Maybe you’ve been told that you’re “too intense,” “too sensitive,” or “too smart for yourContinueContinue reading “The Uncomfortable Truth of Being “Too Much””
