I’m Always in Fight or Flight Response
I remember once standing in an elevator, waiting for the doors to open. As they opened, I instinctively braced myself for every possible person standing outside that elevator door and how my dog will react. Every time I walk into a new room, I immediately assess what could go wrong. I prepare for every possible scenario before it even happens. Living in this constant state of alertness drains so much of my energy. It’s exhausting to always feel like I’m preparing for battle, even in safe moments.
I Hate When People Say I’m Grounded or Mature — It Reminds Me of the Trauma That Forced Me to Grow Up
All my life, people have said I’m so mature, calm, and down-to-earth. Most of my friends are a few years older than me. My parents often bragged that I was an “easy” teenager — never causing trouble, always quiet. But being invisible is what got me through childhood. I learned that not drawing attention to myself was the safest option. When people call me “mature,” it reminds me that it wasn’t a choice — it was survival.
I Can’t Seem to Ask for Help No Matter How Much I Try
Patterns you notice in adulthood often have roots in childhood. Growing up without much support forced me to be independent early. I learned to regulate my emotions on my own. Now, I barely ever ask for help — not because I don’t need it sometimes, but because I genuinely don’t know how. I can handle almost anything on my own, and while that’s a valuable skill, it’s also incredibly lonely. It makes forming deep friendships difficult when you don’t “need” anyone.
There’s a Delay Between Something Happening and My Brain Processing It
Sometimes, things happen and I don’t even feel them right away. There’s a noticeable delay between reality and my brain fully understanding it. Maybe it’s a survival mechanism, maybe it’s just how I’m wired. Either way, it makes quick reactions hard. This is something a strong mind-body connection will solve. It will reduce the time it takes for the mind to send messages to the body.
Slow Living Is the Key to Fulfillment and Happiness
Life moves fast — painfully fast. But real happiness lives in slow moments: sipping tea, feeling the sun on your skin, talking for hours with a friend. Slowing down allows you to actually experience your life, not just survive it. You have feel happiness in every second of your day instead of only at the big moments.
The Left Side of My Face Is Tight
I’ve noticed the left side of my face feels tighter than the right. Why? I’m not entirely sure. My guess is that I don’t use the right side of my brain — the side responsible for creativity — enough. The right side of my brain is responsible for controlling the left side of my body. I’m not in touch with my creative side day-to-day, and perhaps my body is quietly reminding me to nurture that part of myself.
I’m Not Special — We Are All the Same
I used to think my experiences, hobbies, and personality made me so unique. But as I get older, I meet more and more people just like me. It turns out we’re all variations of the same story — different fonts of the same language. That’s not depressing; it’s beautiful. We’re all similar enough to connect and different enough to learn from one another.
I Need to Spend My Time Consciously
My life is on auto-pilot. I wake up at 8 AM, go to work, come home, cook dinner, eat while watching a show, scroll on TikTok, and then go to sleep. On weekends, the hours slip away on my phone. The days, months, and even years blur together, and when I look back, I barely know where the time went. I need to live more intentionally — to make sure every second is spent on something that matters to me.
So Many of My Decisions Were Made to Make My Ego Happy, Not My Heart
Looking back, I realize that so many decisions I made — jobs, relationships, appearances — were to satisfy my ego. I wanted approval, status, validation. Rarely did I stop to ask what my heart truly wanted.
Everyone Wants a Witness to Their Life
At the end of the day, we all crave the same thing: someone to share life with. We want someone to witness our small wins, our heartbreaks, our ordinary moments. Life feels fuller when you’re seen.
The Key to Manifestation Is a Strong Mind-Body Connection
It’s not enough to think positive thoughts. Your body needs to feel it too. Manifestation works best when your mind and body believe together. When you embody the feeling of what you want, you invite it into your reality more powerfully.
Inflammation Is the Root Cause of Many Future Health Problems
More and more, I see how chronic inflammation is behind so many health issues — heart disease, autoimmune conditions, even mental health struggles. High levels of stress causes inflammation. Living life in a happy way literally makes you healthier and helps you live a longer life.
I Wish Money Wasn’t a Constraint So I Could Work on Something I Love
The goal I’m sure most people have. To find a job that fulfills you and pays you enough to live comfortably. But in reality, it’s hard. A job consumes most of your waking hours. When your work doesn’t align with your passion, life can start to feel like a slow drain rather than something you’re excited to live.
A Friendship Won’t Work if One Person Outgrows Another
Friendships require mutual growth. If one person is evolving and the other is standing still, the relationship will naturally drift apart. Growth changes how you see the world, and if your views no longer align, it becomes harder to maintain a close connection.
Saying the Right Thing in the Moment Is Hard
When something emotional happens, it’s incredibly hard to find the right words in the moment. I often need time to process before I can respond properly, but life doesn’t always wait for you to catch up. This is something a strong mind-body connection will solve.
Hibiscus Are My Favorite Flower
My favorite grandma had a tree in her backyard that bloomed the most beautiful hibiscus flowers. She would always pick one and tuck it behind my ear. Every time I see a hibiscus now, I feel like I’m five years old again, loved and cared for in the simplest way.
