I wonder if you really could Hold a love like mine A love that’s not scared A love that’s open, wild and free One that knows no restriction One that isn’t bound by shame or fear One that believes that everything is possible Because there simply is no greater power …

The love I seek is not pretty or perfect It has no fairytale beginning or end There is no Happily Ever After And there are no birds singing love songs The love I seek is not based on beauty or riches It does not seek to impress or boast It…

When you were raised in an environment in which you had to play the role of the grateful child, you were taught to be in denial of your inner experiences. You learnt that your feelings don’t matter. You learnt that your needs are insignificant. You learn that your desires are…

If you really want to experience extraordinary love, are you willing to pay the price? We all want something. Love. Money, Freedom. Impact. Power. Happiness. We all want a lot. And we complain when we don’t have it. But the truth is that most people aren’t willing to pay the…

I’m keeping my heart open Despite the cruel words that pass your lips Despite the looks that cannot contain your disappointment with me A projection of your own failings Because you know that you didn’t love me right But you do not own your pain You push it onto me …

We are born inherently worthy. Our worth is innate. Then we forget that. With every bad word. Every mean look. Every unkind touch. With a brain too young to defend itself, we make it mean that we are bad. And so, toxic shame is born. As we grow, so does…

I have always wanted to be seen. But then I was told that that was attention-seeking and that I should feel embarrassed about it. And so I did. I hid for decades. Despite the inner hunger that craved to be seen. That wanted to be heard. That needed to matter. …

Trying to change and improve your relationship can feel scary. Becoming a different version of yourself can feel daunting. Impossible, even. That’s when we feel most called to settle. “Maybe this is good enough. Maybe I should just learn to be more tolerant and grateful. …

A traumatic experience is any experience in which we feel threatened, unsafe or rejected. We usually have more traumatic experiences during our childhood because we are not developed or equipped enough to deal with challenging life situations. That’s when we develop safety strategies to cope with the trauma. From then…