By nature, I am a deep thinker and a deep feeler. Being neurodivergent and highly sensitive, I often sense things long before I can name them. For years I have felt “icky” around using social media and it has taken me along time to name this as mean girl culture - an undercurrent of social cruelty that is hard to define but is deeply felt by many, especially on social media platforms.
Read MoreThere is a growing and deeply troubling pattern showing up in spiritual communities -one that many hesitate to speak about for fear of backlash, gaslighting, or further harm.
But - I will not stay silent because, silence enables abuse.
I write today from a recent personal experience
At this time of year, Christmas and holiday season, managing our expectations can be a real struggle for many of us. The challenge of expectations often intensifies as we navigate family commitments and the expectations layered into this time of year. For me personally, understanding expectations and learning how to navigate them, has been a long and confusing journey. At times it feels like untangling a dense web of emotions, assumptions and deeply held (often unexamined) beliefs, to make sense of it all.
Read MoreIt’s essential on our spiritual path to pause and reflect on our growth. This practice helps to fuel our continued evolution, offering clarity and gratitude for how far we’ve come. Here are 12 signs of spiritual maturity and growth:
Read MoreBias exists in all of us, often unconsciously. Shaped by family, culture and society, bias informs our understanding, actions and decisions, often without our awareness. Recognising and understanding bias is a fundamental part of personal growth and collective healing. When we examine and change our own biases, we are taking a step toward a more inclusive and equitable world.
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