The Hero’s Journey and the Soul’s Longing The Hero’s Journey, described by Joseph Campbell, is one of the most enduring story arcs in literature and film. It is the tale of leaving the familiar, facing trials, and returning transformed. From Odysseus wandering home in The Odyssey to Luke Skywalker stepping into his destiny in Star Wars, the hero’s pathContinue reading “Hero Vibes”
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Break the Spell Vibes
When You Stop Trading Physical Intimacy for the Illusion of Love So many women—myself included, at times—have mistaken flattery, charm, and love bombing for real love. It feels intoxicating when a man showers you with attention, tells you everything you’ve been longing to hear, and makes you feel chosen. But often, the harsh truth isContinue reading “Break the Spell Vibes”
Reality Check Vibes
Expectation vs. Reality People often build up others and situations in their minds because imagination is safer than reality. In our heads, we can shape things exactly how we want them to be—perfect, exciting, fulfilling. It’s hope mixed with idealism, a desire for something meaningful or extraordinary. But reality has edges. People are flawed. SituationsContinue reading “Reality Check Vibes”
Sabotage Vibes
The Illusion of Control: How Self-Sabotage Keeps Us Stuck I’ve had to admit something to myself that’s been a long time coming: I have a tendency to self-sabotage. And not in an obviously dramatic, self-destructive way—but in those quiet, subtle patterns that fly just under the radar. The procrastination masked as “waiting for the rightContinue reading “Sabotage Vibes”
Almost Vibes
Letting Go of the Almost Love There’s a particular kind of heartbreak that doesn’t come from a relationship ending—but from one that never truly began. The talking stages that fizzle. The ghosting. The endless swiping. The “almosts” that leave you more confused than heartbroken, but still grieving something that felt real. I know that ache.Continue reading “Almost Vibes”
Attachment Vibes
Why You Love the Way You Do (and What That Has to Do with Your Childhood) Let’s talk about something that affects literally everything in your love life, whether you realize it or not: attachment styles. This isn’t just psychobabble—it’s psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience rolled into one. Your attachment style is essentially your internal GPS for intimacy.Continue reading “Attachment Vibes”
Aligned Vibes
Soul Over Status: A Middle-Aged Millennial’s Take on What Actually Matters So the other day, I saw an ad for this vibey, spiritual athleisure brand—think “Chakras aligned, outfit divine”—and they had a hoodie that said “Soul over Status” on the back. I almost hit add to cart right then and there. I mean, YES. Take my money. But then I remembered IContinue reading “Aligned Vibes”
Black Mirror Vibes
Digging Through Memories: A Therapist’s Take on Black Mirror’s “Eulogy”(Trigger Warning: Grief, unresolved emotions, memory) I recently watched Black Mirror’s episode “Eulogy” — the one featuring Paul Giamatti (who I still can’t fully separate from Chuck Rhoades in Billions, honestly). And while Black Mirror is known for its dark, high-concept tech twists, this episode hit me in a quieter, more emotional way. The coreContinue reading “Black Mirror Vibes”
Writing Vibes
Why I Like to Write When I was a kid, I was nerdy. Like, glasses-too-big-for-my-face, book-in-hand-at-recess kind of nerdy. It wasn’t until middle school that I realized I might actually be… cute? And possibly even cool-adjacent? But until then, books were my world. Reading was a safe escape from what, at times, was a veryContinue reading “Writing Vibes”