Loneliness vs Being Alone: Feeling Connected when No one is around
Many people confuse being alone with feeling lonely, but the two are quite different. Being alone is a physical state where one is simply not with others, while loneliness is an emotional state that can feel painful and isolating, regardless of one's social situation. Understanding this distinction is crucial as we navigate our paths toward deeper connection and well-being.
Breaking the Cycle of Loneliness: Embracing Connection through Holistic Healing
In today’s fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and disconnection are increasingly common, yet often overlooked. For many, especially those breaking cycles in their families or communities, this isolation can feel compounded.
5 Ways to Practice Right Relationship with the Earth
Breathing in the oxygen the trees offered, I felt called to embrace one of them. Yes, I hugged a tree, and though it might have looked odd to some, that simple act was a powerful moment of release. It shook me loose from the myth of disconnection and nudged me closer to a fundamental truth—the omnipresent connection around us.
Navigating Grief During the Holidays: A Guide for Cycle Breakers
As the holiday season approaches, it can bring up mixed emotions for many of us. While it can be a season of joy and togetherness, it can also serve as a reminder of our grief—whether that's grief over the loss of a loved one, the changing dynamics within our families, or the sense of ambiguity that arises during this time.
Unpacking the Sunday Scaries: How to Decode and Overcome Your Weekend Worry
The so-called "Sunday Scaries" are more than a catchy phrase; they’re an emotional signal that many of us encounter but often ignore. For those of us who identify as Cycle Breakers--individuals working hard to overcome generational patterns or be the first in your family to accomplish something--these feelings may even be more intense and multi-layered. It's crucial to decode what
Releasing old patterns or Falling apart? One Cycle Breaker’s Journey Navigating the Uncertainty of Change
No matter how much it seemed we were all going through it together, My Blackness and my poorness, and First generation-ness felt foreign, shameful, and less than fully accepted, even as I craved belonging among my Ivy league peers.
Embracing our Seasons of Change: A Guide for Cycle Breakers
As a Cycle Breaker, you are--like the changing seasons--always evolving. Embrace change with confidence, knowing you have the strength to handle it