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08/26/2025

"You deserve relationships where your empathy is cherished, not exploited.
When you’ve crossed paths with a dark empath — someone who seems to understand your emotions deeply but uses that gift to manipulate or wound — it can leave you feeling shaken, mistrustful, and even questioning your own judgment. Yet it’s important to remember that their behavior is a reflection of their inner struggles, not your worth.

When you’re ready to break the ties, you can begin to heal by reclaiming the parts of yourself that may feel lost in the shadows. But first, give yourself the grace to grieve, to feel the betrayal, and to honor your pain. Then, little by little, let the light in again. Journaling, therapy, creative expression, or simply quiet time in nature can help you process what happened and remind you that your heart still beats with goodness.

In time, the dark empath’s shadow will no longer define your story. You will discover that your sensitivity is your superpower — a profound kindness and capacity to care for others that is rare and deeply needed in this world. In the end, healing is not about erasing what happened but about integrating it in a way that makes you stronger, wiser, and more compassionate toward yourself. You deserve relationships where your empathy is cherished, not exploited — and those relationships are waiting for you as you continue to step into the light of your own healing."

-DailyOm.com

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08/22/2025

"Healing from echoism is a loving journey of finding your voice again and learning that your needs are as important as anyone else’s.
Echoism is a quiet, often unnoticed way of being, but its effects can be felt deeply in our lives. At its heart, echoism is the tendency to put others’ needs first — sometimes so much so that we forget our own. This pattern often takes root early in life within environments where our voices weren’t always heard or our needs were overshadowed, teaching us that the wants and desires of others were more important than our own.

When echoism takes hold, we may find ourselves quietly stepping back, holding back our feelings, and suppressing big emotions, all in an effort to avoid upsetting others. We pour our energy into helping, giving, and being there for those around us. And while these actions come from a place of good intentions — when unreciprocated — they can leave us feeling unseen, unheard, and disconnected from what our hearts truly desire.

But there is so much hope in healing from echoism. It’s a gentle and loving journey of finding your voice again — learning that your needs are just as important as anyone else’s. It’s about giving yourself permission to be true to who you are, to express your feelings, and to set healthy, loving boundaries. By embracing your own worth and stepping into the fullness of your authentic self, you create space for healthy and balanced relationships. Remember, you matter. Your voice, your presence, and your well-being are a gift to the world around you."

- DailyOm.com

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08/21/2025

Real life most often happens during the in-between times — when we are not celebrating a special occasion.

While celebrations are intended to honor life’s more momentous occasions, much of real life tends to happen during the in-between times. While moving from one moment in time to the next is seldom considered a significant occurrence, it is during those in-between times that we are most in tune with life’s most profound, albeit simple joys. Between birth and death, triumph and sorrow, beginnings and endings, we enjoy innumerable experiences that often happen unnoticed. These times are just as worthy of celebration.

The in-between times are seldom about landmark moments. How you choose to celebrate them or which moments you choose to celebrate is up to you. You may want to celebrate the simple fact that you are alive and every day is a chance to spend time with the people you care about or do the work that you love. Then again, when you look at the good that exists in your life, many reasons for celebrating the in-between times may become clear: A cup of your favorite tea, a beautiful sunrise, a good book, and the smell of fresh air can all be reasons for celebration.

Celebrating the in-between times can be as easy as paying special attention to them when they do happen, rather than taking them for granted. It’s your focus of attention that can turn an in-between time into a celebration. You can also pay homage to the in-between times by slowing down and allowing your heart and mind to take in all of your life’s wonders. Far too often, we let those simple moments of awe pass us by. The in-between times are when life happens to us. Without the in-between times, there would be no big moments to celebrate."

- DailyOm.com

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08/15/2025

Life's complexities often lead us down winding paths, far removed from the essence of who we once were. As the world pulls us in all directions, it can leave us feeling adrift, questioning the values and dreams that once guided us. Yet, this state of uncertainty can be an opportunity. It's in these....

08/12/2025

Healing from the effects of gaslighting and narcissistic behavior is possible — and it’s a deeply empowering journey…

It can feel so subtle at first. A passing comment that makes you doubt yourself. A quiet dismissal of your feelings. A disagreement where you walk away wondering if you really did remember incorrectly. That’s the tricky thing about gaslighting — it often starts small, almost invisible, until one...

07/05/2025

06/17/2025

“Many of us do not take the time to notice and acknowledge how beautiful we are as humans. We may be great lovers of beauty, seeing it in the people, places, and things around us, while completely missing it in ourselves. Some of us feel that it is vain to consider our appearance too much, or we may find that when we look at ourselves — all we see are imperfections. Often we come to the mirror with expectations and preconceived notions about beauty that blind us from seeing ourselves clearly. As a result, we miss the beauty that is closest to us — the beauty we are. Sometimes we see our beauty in a shallow way, noticing how well we are conforming to social norms, but we fail to see the deeper beauty that shines out from within and that will continue to shine regardless of how we measure up to society’s ideal.
If we can cut through all these obstacles and simply appreciate how beautiful we are, we free up so much energy. We also become less dependent upon the opinions and feedback of others since we become our own greatest admirers. Many of us know that after a great yoga practice or a long, deep meditation, we are more able to see how beautiful we are. This is because we have released some of our baggage, thus unburdening ourselves and summoning forth the spirit that dwells within us.
To keep ourselves in touch with our own beauty, we can surround ourselves with images that reflect our beauty back to us — photos of a relative or child who has our eyes, images of teachers who embody spirit, or self-portraits that capture our essence in a way that allows us to see ourselves anew. The best way to keep ourselves in touch with our own beauty is to keep looking deeply into our own souls and opening our eyes to the human being we see in the mirror every day.”

- DailyOm

06/12/2025

“Our primary relationship in life is with ourselves. No one else goes through every experience in life with us. We are our one permanent companion, yet we are often our worst critic. To remind ourselves of our magnificence, we can do this exercise: ‘Five Things I Like About Myself.’

Begin by writing down at least five things that you like about yourself. This is not the time to be modest. If you are having trouble coming up with the five items, you know that this exercise can really benefit you. Be sure to include more than your physical attributes on your list since our bodies are only part of who we are. If you are still struggling with what to include on your list, think of what you like about your favorite people. These are traits and qualities that you probably possess too. Another way to complete your list is to consider five things you don’t like about yourself and find something about these traits that you can turn into a positive.

Continue this process for a week, thinking of five new things you like about yourself each day. At the end of the week, read the list aloud to yourself while standing in front of a mirror. Instead of looking for flaws to fix, allow the mirror to reflect your magnificence. You may feel silly standing in front of a mirror and reading aloud a list of your admirable attributes, but it might just bring a smile to your face and change the way you see yourself. Remember, it is when you feel the most resistant that this exercise can benefit you the most. Because we are constantly looking at the world instead of looking at ourselves, we don’t often see what’s magnificent about ourselves. When we take the time to experience ourselves the way we would experience someone we love and admire, we become our best companion and supporter on life’s journey.”

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06/02/2025

“There is freedom that comes with awareness because with it comes the opportunity to make a choice.”

“Life is a journey with many steps on our personal path, taking us down a winding road of constant evolution. And each day, we are provided with a myriad of opportunities that can allow us to transform into our next best selves. One moment we are presented with an opportunity to react differently when someone in our life rubs us the wrong way; on another day we may find ourselves wanting to walk away from a particular circumstance but are not sure if we can. Eventually, we may find ourselves stuck in a rut that we can never seem to get out of. We may even make the same choices over and over again because we don’t know how to choose otherwise. Rather than moving us forward, our personal paths may take us in a seemingly never-ending circle where our actions and choices lead us nowhere. It is during these moments that awareness can be the starting point to change.

Awareness is when we are able to realize what we are doing. We observe ourselves, noticing our reactions, actions, and choices — as if we were a detached viewer. Awareness is the first step to change because we can’t make a change unless we are aware that one needs to be made. We can then begin understanding why we are doing what we are doing. Afterward, it becomes difficult not to change because we are no longer asleep to the truth behind our behaviors. We also begin to realize that, just as much as we are the root source behind the causes for our behaviors, we also are the originator for any changes that we want to happen.

There is a freedom that comes with awareness. Rather than thinking that we are stuck in a repetitive cycle where there is no escape, we begin to see that we very much play a hand in creating our lives. Our behaviors and choices are always ours to make. Our past and our present no longer have to dictate our future when we choose to be aware. We are then free to move beyond our old limits, make new choices, and take new actions. With awareness, our paths can’t help but wind us forward in our lives while paving the way for new experiences and new ways of being. It is through awareness that we can continue to consciously evolve.”

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04/23/2025

"Most of us are familiar with the idea of “keeping it real” and have an intuitive sense about what that means. People who keep it real don’t hide behind a persona to protect themselves from their fear of how they might be perceived. They don’t present a false self or wear a mask in order to appear more perfect, more powerful, or more independent. People who keep it real present themselves as they truly are, the good parts and the parts most of us would rather hide. They share their full selves with the people who are lucky enough to know them.

Being real in this way is not an easy thing to do. We live in a culture that often shows us images of physical and material perfection. As a result, we all want to look younger, thinner, wealthier, and more successful. We are rewarded externally when we succeed at this masquerade, but people who are real remind us that, internally, we suffer. Whenever we feel that we need to be bigger, better, or more exciting, we send a message to ourselves that we are not enough. Meanwhile, people who are not trying to be something more than they are walk into a room and bring a feeling of ease, humor, and warmth with them. They acknowledge their wrinkles and laugh at their personal eccentricities without putting themselves down.

People like this inspire us to let go of our own defenses and relax for a moment in the truth of who we really are. In their presence, we feel safe enough to take off our personas and experience the freedom of not hiding behind a barrier. Those of us who were lucky enough to have a parent who was able to keep it real may find it easier to be that way ourselves. The rest of us may have to work a little harder to let go of our pretenses and share the beauty and humor of our real selves. Our reward for taking such a risk — we will attract and inspire others, giving them the permission to be real too."

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04/03/2025

“We all have our own life story. It is filled with relationships and events that help shape who we are and what we believe to be true about the world. Depending on our perspective and willingness to grow, our experiences can become fodder for negativity and patterns of playing the victim, or they can fuel a life of empowerment and continued self-development. It is the story we tell ourselves about what happens that makes all the difference.

Take a moment to look at the life story you create for yourself. If you generally feel peaceful about the past and trust in your ability to handle whatever comes your way, then you are framing circumstances in a manner that serves you well. On the other hand, if you retain a lot of guilt or resentment and often feel weighed down by life, you may want to start telling yourself a new version of past and present events. No matter who the characters are in your story or what they have done, you are the only one who can give their actions the meaning they will have for you. You are the only one who can define what role you will play in your own life. By taking responsibility for your story, you are able to learn and grow, forgive and find compassion, and most importantly, move on into a brighter future.

From now on, you can choose a life story that supports you. Let it be proof of your own resilience and creativity. Be kind with the roles you give yourself and generous with how many chances you get to learn what you need to know. When you remember that you are the author of your own story, you are free to create a masterpiece.”

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04/02/2025

“Balance is the cornerstone of a vibrant and healthy life, and your cortisol levels play an essential role in this equilibrium. Cortisol, often called the stress hormone, affects our entire body, from our metabolism and inflammation control to our circadian rhythm. When your body is in a constant state of stress, it leads to heightened cortisol levels that can negatively impact your health and accelerate the aging process by compromising your immune system, sleep quality, and emotional resilience.

A powerful way to manage cortisol levels is adjusting lifestyle choices by eating a nutrient-rich diet, adding in regular exercise, and integrating mindfulness and relaxation techniques into your daily routine. Practices such as gentle yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises are not only effective de-stressors; they also contribute to lowering cortisol levels, promoting both mental clarity and physical vitality.

One simple tool to help you de-stress is mindful breathing. Begin by finding a quiet space where you can sit comfortably. Gently close your eyes and breathe in through your nose, allowing your abdomen to rise. Hold this breath for a moment, then slowly release it through your mouth. As you exhale, consciously let go of the tension you may be holding in your body. With each inhale, imagine drawing in calming energy, and with each exhale, feel a release of the burdens weighing you down. Embrace each breath as a step toward a more balanced and serene self. As you cultivate these habits, your body learns to handle stress holistically, enhancing your well-being and slowing down the aging process.”

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