A Spiritual Ego Is… Normal? Let’s be real: having a spiritual ego doesn’t mean you’ve failed on your inner journey. In fact, it’s part of the process. It’s how the ego adapts and “upgrades” to survive when we evolve spiritually. But let’s also admit—it’s not what we envisioned when we set out to live from the heart instead of the mind. We dreamed of freedom. Of waking up to who we really are, shedding the layers of conditioning and identification. Not of ending up trapped in a more “enlightened” version of our old patterns. Here’s the twist: you can either resist your spiritual ego or recognize it as a powerful opportunity for deeper awareness. Becoming Conscious of the Spiritual Ego There are levels to this. Sometimes, you can clearly observe your ego creating narratives—grabbing for attention, trying to shape an identity. Other times, it completely slips under the radar. You believe you are this new
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Are You an Indigo Child? Here’s How to Know for Sure Some people seem born with a deeper sense of purpose, an unshakable intuition, and a feeling that they don’t quite “fit in.” If this resonates with you, you might be what’s known as an Indigo Child. Let’s explore what that means and how to tell if you might be one. What Exactly Is an Indigo Child? An Indigo Child is someone believed to be born with heightened spiritual awareness, strong intuition, and sometimes even psychic gifts. They often feel different—sometimes misunderstood—but they carry a sense that they are here for a bigger reason. The concept of Indigo Children was first introduced by Nancy Ann Tappe, a parapsychologist and synesthete, in her 1979 book Understand Your Life Through Color. She noticed a new group of children with indigo-colored auras and unique psychological and spiritual traits. The idea gained popularity in the mid-1990s thanks to authors
Self-Consent: A Powerful Practice of Self-Love Self-love isn’t something we’re born knowing—it’s a skill we develop over time. It’s a series of daily choices, often small but deeply meaningful. One of the most profound yet overlooked acts of self-love is self-consent. When we begin to embrace this practice, we unlock a transformative sense of agency and empowerment. What Is Self-Consent? When we talk about consent, it’s usually in relation to others—like giving permission for a hug or signing a consent form at the doctor’s office. These practices create boundaries that keep us safe, helping us build trust in our relationships. But what if we applied that same principle internally? Self-consent means learning to recognize and honor our own “yes” and “no.” It’s listening to the cues our body gives us—about what feels safe, nourishing, or overwhelming—and making space for those signals to guide our decisions. Why Self-Consent Matters—Especially After Trauma For many who have experienced
empath self-care: Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself Without Burning Out Recently, I picked up a book gifted to me by someone close. It was about the unique beauty of being an empath—but also how easily we can become drained if we don’t learn to set clear boundaries. If you’re an empath, you probably know how tough setting boundaries can be. Empathy isn’t just feeling for someone—it’s feeling with them. You don’t just understand their emotions; you absorb them. Sometimes, it’s as if you’re carrying their entire emotional world within your own heart. And when that happens repeatedly? Exhaustion sets in—yet the world still expects you to keep giving. This book came into my life just after I made the difficult decision to step back from working with trauma support groups. Don’t get me wrong—I deeply loved the work. But the emotional toll was undeniable. My heart, my spirit… they were beginning to feel
Two Fundamental Ways to Live: Misery or Joy There are two primary paths in life:One leads to misery.The other, to joy. When you’re trapped in misery, life feels heavy. There’s no freedom, no freshness, no lightness of being. You can’t dance, sing, or create. Misery makes everything feel dark and burdensome—like a stone cloaked in shadows. But here’s the truth: misery doesn’t come from the outside. It grows within you. Take love, for example. It’s beautiful, expansive, freeing. Yet sometimes, even in the arms of love, a shadow creeps in—fear. That fear isn’t caused by your partner, your circumstances, or even the future. It’s the ego feeling threatened. Love challenges the ego’s desire for control, and the ego responds by creating walls of pain and memories of past wounds to justify its existence. It whispers, “Protect yourself,” even if that means staying unhappy. The ego thrives on separation. It tries to turn you into an