I thought and was often told that being so intuitive meant I was more deeply connected to those around me, but that wasn’t really the case. Looking back, my hyper-developed intuition was like a stand-in for genuine connection with others.
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The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, part 3: (mislabeled) introversion
When I started therapy, one of the biggest things I said I needed help with in my very first session was managing my life as an “extreme…… Read more “The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, part 3: (mislabeled) introversion”
The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, Part 2: healthy anger, healthier boundaries
Boundaries are a huge theme in the shifts I’ve noticed in my empathic traits, and learning where healthy boundaries and compassion intersect was pivotal for me.
Part 5: Transcending emotional responses to life is a badge of honour
In order for us to get through this pandemic as a species, we need to get our hands dirty, face reality, and live up to the responsibilities of interconnectedness. Transcending our humanity won’t help us do that – embracing it will.
Part 4: When situations evoke “negative” emotions, something is wrong and needs to be fixed
This is Part 4 in the series “5 beliefs about emotions I gave up to truly heal”. You may want to check out Part 1, Part 2,…… Read more “Part 4: When situations evoke “negative” emotions, something is wrong and needs to be fixed”
Part 3: You can (and should) substitute certain emotions for others
Substituting positive feelings for negative ones doesn’t cancel out what you truly feel – nor does it constitute true healing.
Part 2: Emotions exist in a hierarchy (5 beliefs about emotions I gave up to truly heal)
The second belief that held me back from healing was the belief that emotions exist in a hierarchy. This is a natural offshoot of categorizing emotions as…… Read more “Part 2: Emotions exist in a hierarchy (5 beliefs about emotions I gave up to truly heal)”
We need to stop weaponizing empathy
The word “empathy” has taken on a distorted meaning in spiritual/wellness communities. What are we really asking for when we urge people to “show empathy”?
The false dichotomy of being “sovereign” vs. being “sheeple”
“Follow no authority but your own inner voice”. “Trust your own perception above anything else”. “All the wisdom you need is already within you”. If you’ve spent…… Read more “The false dichotomy of being “sovereign” vs. being “sheeple””
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