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Resilience Strategies for Life's Challenges
Life is full of ups and downs. Everyone faces challenges that test their strength and spirit. Developing resilience is key to navigating these tough times. Resilience means bouncing back from adversity, learning from setbacks, and growing stronger. This article explores practical strategies to build resilience and overcome life difficulties effectively. Understanding Resilience and Overcoming Life Difficulties Resilience is not about avoiding problems but managing them with a

Ewan Nicholson
2 days ago3 min read


Healing from the Scars of Spiritual Abuse
Spiritual abuse is a deeply painful experience that can leave lasting scars on a person's emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. It often occurs within religious or spiritual communities where trust and faith are expected to bring comfort and growth. Instead, manipulation, control, and harm take root, leaving individuals feeling isolated, confused, and broken. Recovering from such harm requires patience, understanding, and practical steps toward healing. Understanding S

Ewan Nicholson
Nov 33 min read


Small Lies, Big Shame: How Little Truths Can Reduce the Toxic Shame of Childhood Trauma
Lies and Shame Lying, to some degree, is a natural part of growing up and being human. Most people tell little fibs here and there. The...

Ewan Nicholson
Aug 283 min read


The Problem with “Loving Yourself” (And What Might Work Better)
Today I want to unpack one of those phrases that gets thrown around a lot in the healing world: What is self-love? "You need to love...

Ewan Nicholson
Aug 133 min read


Humility Then vs. Now: A Journey Through Spirituality
If you read John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Julian of Norwich, or most mystics from that era, you’ll notice something striking: They didn’t just value humility; they actively asked for it. Julian of Norwich had three spiritual wishes. One of them was to be gravely ill, approaching death’s door, just to see God more clearly. And that actually happened. John of the Cross openly writes about asking God for things to go wrong , for hardships to come his way, to bring him ba

Ewan Nicholson
Aug 104 min read


Should We Rage Against the Dying of the Light?
Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Today I want to sit with a big question. One that’s haunted poetry, film, culture, and maybe,...

Ewan Nicholson
Aug 73 min read


Ours Is Not a Caravan of Despair: Finding Hope in the Midst of Healing Childhood Trauma
Our's is not a caravan of despair- Rumi One of the most challenging battles on the healing journey, especially when it comes to childhood...

Ewan Nicholson
Jul 313 min read


Kindness or Willpower: What Heals Emotional Wounds?
A colourful and artistic reminder that "there is power in kindness," spreading positivity through vibrant watercolour accents. Today I...

Ewan Nicholson
Jul 273 min read


How to Be Okay with Everything Not Being Okay
In today’s post, I want to reflect on a question that’s been sitting with me for a while: Everything is ok. How do we learn to be okay,...

Ewan Nicholson
Jul 253 min read


Healing Childhood Trauma: Why Going Slow Is the Fastest Way
A solitary figure pauses on a quiet, tree-lined path enveloped in mist, embodying the essence of moving slowly and mindfully through...

Ewan Nicholson
Jul 242 min read


Background Anxiety: What It Is, Why We Have It, and What to Do About It
Ewan Nicholson: Understanding Background Anxiety and How to Overcome It Today, I want to explore something that quietly shapes the...

Ewan Nicholson
Jul 153 min read
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