Finding Joy

  • It Doesn’t Matter – Empath versus Narcissist

    It Doesn’t Matter – Empath versus Narcissist

    You want to leave now. It doesn’t matter. You want me to suffer. It doesn’t matter. You want revenge. It doesn’t matter. You go on smear campaigns. It doesn’t matter. You’re hurting. That matters. You’ve had trauma. That matters. You’ve been wronged. That matters. You don’t know how to get out of your own way.… Read more

  • Surviving Narcissism: Lessons for Empaths

    Surviving Narcissism: Lessons for Empaths

    A narcissist is defined as “a self-centered personality style. It is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with oneself and one’s own needs, often at the expense of others.” No single definition is sufficient to truly understand this personality. When personality identities are unclear, a clash between a narcissist and an empath can occur. This clash… Read more

  • The Real World

    The Real World

    The quote, “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see,” by Henry David Thoreau, keeps popping in my head. We can look at the same thing, and interpret it in different ways. I’m sure you’ve heard the glass half empty, half full scenario. We can look at a situation and see… Read more

  • Anxiety Can Disguise Itself As Being Something to Fear

    Anxiety Can Disguise Itself As Being Something to Fear

    When things feel off, or we feel off, we’re taught to become more aware of our thoughts, or to stand guard at the portal of our minds. We are taught that sometimes all we need is to be more positive and have a little more gratitude. This is true and things can turn around rather… Read more

  • Going Back In My Shell

    Going Back In My Shell

    Any time I’m feeling drained, insecure or inadequate, I immediately go back in my shell. Some of you know what I mean when I say, going back in my shell, especially if you know me. You may have a shell too. It’s a safe place you go within yourself where you don’t want to talk… Read more