A space for women seeking beyond.
If your intention behind this question of “how much time does it take” is to find a silver bullet, you’ve landed on the wrong article, my friend – in all of my decade plus experience in the space of personal development I’m yet to find credible short-cuts to doing deep inner-work! If you’re here to … Read more
If you engage in any kind of inner-work – emotions, relationships, your relationship with yourself, limiting beliefs, etc. – you’ll come across the concept of “boundary setting”. From coaching to therapy, everyone talks about boundaries and how they’re good for you. Then, why do we feel bad for setting boundaries?! I’ve heard time, and again, … Read more
Anger struggles are more common than you’d think. Anger, guilt, shame, embarrassment, humiliation, helplessness, frustration – these emotions often accompany each other in various permutations & combinations. I know I sometimes feel guilty as soon as I get angry. However, there are various puzzle pieces in this Anger-Guilt cycle which begs looking at subtle nuances … Read more
I believe reparenting can be an extremely valuable skill in any inner-healing journey. What is reparenting? Why is it needed? Who needs it? How do I reparent myself? All of this, and more (like the origins of reparenting framework, & the challenges of using reparenting as a self-help modality), is explained in this article. How … Read more
Should you be in a relationship when you have unresolved trauma? Should you be in a relationship with someone who has unresolved trauma? Is it possible to have a healthy relationship when one or both people have unresolved trauma? Can you heal your past trauma while you’re in a relationship? These are some critical questions, … Read more
Some women might want to change this question to, “Do I need a man in my life?!” The answer is, both, yes and no! This article explores concepts like love, companionship, societal norms, context and its complications, the pros and cons, and the why’s and why not’s of why (or why not) you might need … Read more
In two words – a lot! This article shares what a dark retreat is – its ancient roots, why people engage in such a practice, what happens in a dark retreat, what to expect, whether it is for you, my 10 nights in a dark retreat, potential risks, & some places that offer facilities for … Read more