Resistance. Ego. Fear. What do these three words have in common? They’ve been used interchangeably by communal narcissists and narcissistic spiritual teachers and gurus in order to break your boundaries and push their belief systems into your mind. Spirituality is a special place. It’s a source of comfort for many…

The short answer is yes, it is possible. But that would make for a boring and largely incomplete post, wouldn't it? As the saying goes, the devil is in the details. So let’s dive in. Today I decided it’s time to answer another viewer question. We will tackle a theme…

Narcissists don’t like loss. Unless of course it’s on their terms. In many cases even long after a breakup, they still linger, trying all sorts of things to get attention and even reboot the relationship. Their communications can range from annoying to all-out infuriating. Straight talk doesn’t seem to get…

Recently I’ve been asked an interesting question that I addressed in a live Q&A session (link at the bottom). It sounded like this: Is there a mechanism in empathic people that subconsciously drives them towards experiencing rejection? This is an interesting and important question that I believe reflects a popular…

Is it even possible to find it in a world jammed with conflicting information, endless demands and so much confusion? Yes, it’s possible to discover your life purpose. A big affirmative yes. …

What makes people enter into and stay in toxic relationships for much too long? Turns out that there are seven specific traits that belong to people who form the perfect personality model that attracts manipulators. These traits include: conscientiousness, empathy, cooperativeness, optimism, fear of failure, attachment, and sentimentalism. The list…

It is difficult to catch someone in a lie as it happens. Usually we realize it after the damage is done. Until then, it remains veiled. But here is the deal. When you suspect that you are dealing with a narcissist, overt or covert, you can be sure that he…

I don’t usually share my creative scribblings publicly, but I’ve been so engulfed in the news unfolding across the Atlantic, that I decided to add my tiny voice to the cacophonic, murky conversation. I do it partly to assuage my guilty conscience for having fallen for the slew of conspiracy…

Going through dark night of the soul doesn’t need to be scary and disorienting. Knowing the steps of the process helps illuminate the path. — We’re born fresh, open and innocent. As we grow and learn, our view of reality rapidly evolves. Trying to make sense of the world, we imitate others and take on the perceptions of those who surround us. We experience encouragement and care but also separation and pain. …