How I stood up for myself and stopped expecting emotional self-care and compassion for people who hurt me to replace self-respect.
Compassion is Not a Substitute for Self-Respect (Neither is Self-Care)
Best TED Talks for the Journey of Self-Discovery
These 14 TED talks about self-discovery, self-love, and happiness helped me during one of the most difficult times of my life.
23 Inspiring Self-Care and Self-Love Quotes
A collection of my favourite self-care and self-love quotes of all time to inspire you to be your own best friend.
A Birthday Without Disappointment
For most of my life, birthdays were a source of disappointment. I thought it was because of other people. I was so wrong.
Learning to Give and Expect Nothing in Return
As I prepared to make a sacrifice in the name of love, I worried about feeling unappreciated. Here’s how I learned to give generously and expect nothing.
Transcending Islamophobia: Why Hatred Is Not the Answer
An open letter to the people who are being driven into Islamophobia by the fear and hatred propagated on the news each day.
17 Books to Open Your Mind and Change Your Life
A recommended reading list of 17 mind-opening, life-changing books to help you on your journey of self-discovery and truth-seeking.
3 Things Learned From Holiday Frustration
Life lessons I’ve learned (and re-learned) from a difficult, frustrating holiday season full of triggers, pain, and discomfort.
Overcoming Fear Paralysis (Or, How I Learned to Ride a Bike… Again)
What I learned about the difference between genuinely overcoming a fear and going on an ego trip from re-learning to ride a bike at age 27.
Lessons on Coping With Limitations From an Old Dog and a Wild Cat
What two new furry friends taught me about dealing with limitations.