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Finding Hope Amidst Chaos: A Personal Journey
It is I Who Must BeginIt is I who must begin.Once I begin, once I try –here and now,right where I am,not excusing myselfby saying thingswould be easier elsewhere,without grand speeches andostentatious gestures,but all the more persistently–to live in harmonywith the “voice of Being,” as Iunderstand it within myself–as soon as I begin that,I suddenly…
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I Never Thought I’d Join a Cult – Until I Did
The post emphasizes the dangers of cult-like behaviors in churches, discussing psychological manipulation, enforced conformity, and the loss of personal identity. It highlights personal experiences with religious trauma while drawing parallels to political polarization. Encouraging critical thinking, the author advocates for self-examination and seeking support to understand one’s true identity outside manipulative environments.
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When Breaking Apart Sets You Free
Autonomy isn’t selfish—it’s about staying true to yourself, no matter what others say you “should” be. How often do people tell you who to be or what to believe? Sometimes they push so hard because they’re unsure of themselves and need you to mirror their choices to feel comfortable. When we abandon ourselves to become…
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Finding Reverence Again After Spiritual Abuse
When we only look at what’s chasing us, we miss so much… The Joy Reset: Six Ways Trauma Steals Happiness and How to Win it Back, Mary Catherine MacDonald, PhD Spiritual abuse doesn’t just hurt—it steals reverence. And once that’s gone, finding it again feels nearly impossible. I was reading Dr. Mary Catherine McDonald’s The…