Shame is the cancer of the psyche. It eats away at us slowly, tainting everything we experience with its dark glow of self-loathing. And it all stems from a lack of self-forgiveness. Have you ever said, done, or thought something truly horrible? Have you ever: betrayed someone you loved overstepped a boundary you thought you’d […]
How to Stop Dark Unwanted Thoughts (3 Liberating Steps)
Unwanted thoughts creep over us out of nowhere. They’re weird, graphic, strange, disturbing, ugly, taboo, and embarrassing. Most of us forget or ignore them – but some of us can’t help but feel ashamed by them. Some of us just can’t look away. In fact, these thoughts may plague us so much that we might […]
Self-Loathing: 15 Signs You Hate Yourself (& Why it Happens)
Your life is a living hell. No matter what you do, no matter where you go, there’s the unshakeable feeling within you that you’re pathetic, worthless, ugly, stupid, and a total failure at everything. You may achieve something, you may be given love and affection, but you brush it off because of the toxic shame-ridden […]
5 Ways to Develop Self-Worth (When You Never Feel Good Enough)
When you lack self-worth, it’s as though the ground beneath you has been ripped away. You may feel insecure, unstable, and a constant sense of underlying anxiety that taints everything like poison. Lacking self-worth is like being a tree without roots. When the winds of existence come along in the form of people, relationships, and […]
Feeling Alone: 13 Ways to Stop Feeling So Lonely and Isolated
You’re surrounded by people. They’re laughing, smiling, and talking. Everyone seems to be having a great time – they all seem to feel so connected with each other. But no matter how much you want that feeling, you can’t help but feel completely alone. A sense of heaviness and hollowness may fill your chest as […]
Money and Spirituality – Are They Compatible?
“Money is evil and it should never come into the domain of spiritual practice!” “You’re not a REAL spiritual person if you charge money for your spiritual services!” “You should never want more money if you’re a spiritual person – show gratitude for what you’ve got!” “Everything that you do should be given to others […]
