Dear Diary, The clash between these two parts of me is evident. One—call it the ego, though I still believe it holds something worthy of honor—seems eager to prove itself, to feel secure in the knowledge that I can stand up for myself, set boundaries, speak my truth, and not let disrespect go unchecked.The other… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, The insight I’ve gained these days is that I can evoke a state of “wholeness,” and that this mindset would be the most effective way to approach my day. It’s a complete 180° shift from the usual mindset I’ve grown accustomed to, one that subtly pushes me to constantly strive—to achieve more, to… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Today was a tough day, digging deep into my wounds, most of the time triggered by external events that spiraled my thoughts.Luckily, I must be learning not to act in that state: in those moments, my perception is very skewed, and at best, I risk treating others unfairly.It’s always surprising when I realize… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, I just want to acknowledge my triggers and emotions right now. My friend told me she was going for a hike, but she didn’t invite me. Whatever her reason might be—maybe she wants to go with a friend who isn’t in my circle, or perhaps it’s a colleague—what’s important here is my own… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, It costs me a little to admit this, but long story short: it’s all in my mind. These days, I’ve been triggered by a friend, which brought out some furious energies in me. All this rage is something I know better than to express physically because it would be destructive and violent. I… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Today’s lesson, “I invented the world I see,” offers a somewhat comforting perspective. Whenever something triggers me, I remind myself, “I invented the world I see,” and it feels like I gain a bit of freedom from those automatic reactions. Reflecting on this, I can’t help but wonder about all the things I’ve… [keep reading]
Dear Universe, Last Saturday, I was blessed with yet another beautiful afternoon and evening. Recognizing this filled me with a sense of gratitude. Additionally, I crossed paths with someone who shares my interest in ACIM, a rarity indeed, making it feel all the more special – yet another blessing manifesting right before me. I’m aware… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Perhaps the insights from yesterday had an impact today. To revisit yesterday’s insights: Today, during meditation, I discovered a tumult of inflamed emotions festering in my belly. As I tried to release them, it seemed to me that they were connected to yesterday’s neurosis: perhaps a mix of desperation, insecurity, and a sense… [keep reading]
Dear Universe, I wanted to thank you for the insight I had yesterday; I felt a subtle shift within me. Let me put it into words: This entry is a beautiful reflection on emotional intelligence and the transformative power of self-awareness. It’s impressive to see how you navigated the initial sting of rejection and the… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Reading a passage about the concept of projection has made it clear to me that I might need to work on this very thing… and yet, I keep forgetting it. The passage I read suggests something like this: in some remote past we might have done something we then viewd as “bad”, and… [keep reading]