Tag: Healing

From Ashamed to Empowered: Surviving the Shame Spiral

Written by Prudence Lybeck (TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault) Experiencing a shame spiral after being raped in my mid-30s was a harrowing ordeal. The perpetrator was calculated—he knew how to manipulate and hurt me, leaving bruises hidden under my clothes, except for the handprints on my neck. Afterward, in a daze of fear and confusion, I […]

Uplifting Optimistic Quotes to Help You Find Light in The Dark

Optimistic quotes can be a powerful tool to foster a positive mindset and resilience. Unlike toxic positivity, which dismisses negative emotions, these quotes acknowledge life’s challenges while promoting a hopeful and proactive attitude. By embracing hope and optimism, you can shift your perspective and better navigate difficulties. How can you do that? Here are a […]

A Scenic Road to Self-Healing: Embracing Nature & Inner Strength

Trigger warning: This story mentions the author’s sexual abuse as a child. Do we really have the ability to self-heal? What does self-healing look like? The process is different for everyone, and it may come in a form you don’t expect. Before me lay an alpine meadow along the Beartooth Pass on the border of […]

The Birth and Deaths That Saved Me: A Healing Journey

Written By: Krista Lindquist (Including excerpts from Krista’s memoir, The Daisy Diaries, and her contribution to The Ancestors Within: Honor and Celebrate Your Sacred Origins) Before turning eighteen, a tragic love triangle nearly ended my life. Within one year, the shock of two unbelievably traumatic accidents involving my former high school boyfriends left me crawling […]

You Are Enough: Embrace Yourself and Live From the Heart

In a world that constantly pushes you to be more, do more, and achieve more, it’s easy to forget that you are enough simply by being you. This article explores the profound message of “You are enough.” Along with its significance in our journey toward feeling free, liberated, and unburdened in our spiritual healing and […]

How I Found Radical Self-Acceptance in Overwhelming Adversity

Written by: Chelsey Dotson In early 2018, my life took an unexpected turn that would profoundly reshape the person I was. I had no idea that in a short time, I would be plunged into a world of monumental uncertainties and emotions. I found myself on a journey I never anticipated- one of intense struggle […]

Liberate Yourself: 39 Forgiveness Quotes About Its Freeing Power

Discover the immense freedom that accompanies forgiveness with this collection of deep and inspiring forgiveness quotes. Forgiveness is a profound and transformative force. It is often heralded as the pinnacle of love and compassion. Forgiveness is not just a kind gesture; it’s a powerful inward journey that liberates us from the heavy shackles of resentment […]

Rediscovering Life After COVID: One Woman’s Journey

Written by: Donna Bulatowicz Life after COVID-19 feels drastically different from life before COVID-19. I can no longer do so much that I once took for granted, and my body doesn’t function as well as it used to. I have more health challenges, and research has yet to catch up on how to treat this […]

From Awareness to Action: How to Deal with a Narcissist

Dealing with a narcissist can be an overwhelming and challenging experience. Whether in personal relationships or professional settings, understanding how to navigate interactions with narcissists is crucial for maintaining your well-being. Narcissistic individuals often exhibit self-centered behaviors, a grandiose sense of self-importance, and a lack of empathy, making interactions particularly draining. Recognizing these narcissistic traits […]