Narcissists have chameleon-like personalities that allow them to go undetectable until their ‘mask’ slips. The proverbial mask represents the false self which is used to hide their true selves and (sometimes) their diabolical intentions. Add their charming personality and tendency to love bomb their ‘targets’ to the equation… and it becomes far more challenging to identify them … Read more
The world has become divided. People are losing sight of their responsibility to be kind to one another… to treat each other with respect and dignity. Bad news fills our newsfeeds. Our neighbors are distant. Even households are divided because of conflicting beliefs, where there is no room for empathy. It’s time for a change… … Read more
Let’s be honest; we all have a pet peeves list that drives us crazy about the behavior of others. Some of our closest friends and family members may be the offenders, who constantly do things that get on our nerves. Unfortunately, many of them know it and still do those things to get under our … Read more
“Oh, did you also see how high-and-mighty that person is? They’re really amazing!” Said nobody ever, right? People don’t like it when someone acts all superior and snobby… but if you are living a life filled with humbleness examples, you are sure to be admired and people will naturally gravitate to you. “Being real is … Read more
“I don’t believe in magic,” the young boy said. The old man smiled, “You will, when you see her.” ~ Atticus Poetry In times past, women were considered to have a certain value or quality that made them desirable by a man’s standards. Either she was from a good family, had money, or was exceptionally … Read more
If we could get up in the morning and pick our emotions for the day like we could a pair of slacks, a skirt, or a blouse, none of us would choose to wear pain and suffering. It would clash with the look we were going for. In fact, everything we do and all our effort … Read more
Ever been on a date where everything is going really well, but later, you realize that you felt uncomfortable at one point during the evening? In hindsight, you realize that it was something your date did that just left your scalp tingling and caused a knot in your stomach. It was a red flag. Being … Read more
Have you ever felt like whatever goes wrong in your family’s always your fault? Being the family scapegoat isn’t easy, and it can really affect your path in life. Being constantly blamed for things that usually aren’t even your fault is damaging to your self-esteem, health, and mental well-being. My father was the family scapegoat … Read more
“Are you okay?” How often has someone asked you this and you felt like crying because you just don’t know? In life, we don’t always know if we are okay. We often feel overwhelmed. You have a sensation of someone choking you all day long. It’s like a rock in your throat and you … Read more
Gaslighting is a term that has been around for a while now, but has only recently become used more often. Like many psychological terms, it is often taken much more lightly than the actual word implies. Today, we are going to take a look at what gaslighting is and how we often self-gaslight. We will … Read more