When Nothing Excites You Anymore: Understanding Why Joy Dims (And How to Feel Again)
Do you remember when you used to look forward to things? Not in an anxious, forced way—but genuinely. When a weekend trip could spark real anticipation. When dinner with friends felt exciting. When small moments throughout your day could bring a smile to your face without effort. And now… if you’re completely honest with yourself… […]
The Spiritual Cost of People-Pleasing: When Your Soul Says No But Your Mouth Says Yes
A Meditation Journey for Souls Who Forgot They Could Say No There’s a particular kind of spiritual crisis that many people don’t recognize: the crisis of having spent decades saying “yes” when your soul was screaming “no.” You’ve meditated. You’ve journaled. You’ve done energy healing, read spiritual books, attended workshops. You know intellectually that boundaries […]
Your Heart’s Hidden Intelligence: Why Your Body Knows Before Your Mind Understands
Introduction: The Organ That Thinks Your heart isn’t just a pump. It’s a sophisticated information processing center with its own complex nervous system – approximately 40,000 neurons that operate semi-independently from your brain, making decisions and assessments about your environment before your thinking mind catches up. As a holistic therapist working across Ireland, the UK, […]
Flow State vs. Force: Why Surrendering Control Creates Better Results Than Willpower
Introduction: The Paradox of Effortless Achievement In our achievement-obsessed culture, we’re taught that success requires force, control, and relentless effort. But neuroscience and ancient wisdom traditions reveal a paradox: our best work often emerges when we stop forcing and start flowing. As a holistic therapist in Dublin specializing in surrender and acceptance practices, I’ve seen […]
Heart Wisdom: Unlocking Your Body’s Emotional Intelligence for Healing and Intuitive Living
Introduction: The Intelligence of the Heart In our head-driven world, we’ve forgotten one of humanity’s most profound sources of wisdom: the intelligence of the heart. For thousands of years, humanity has known the heart is more than a physical organ — it’s also a powerful source of wisdom and inner guidance. Modern science is now […]
The Shadow Side of Manifestation Culture: When Positive Thinking Becomes Spiritual Bypassing
Introduction: The Dark Side of “Good Vibes Only” Manifestation culture has exploded across social media platforms, promising that positive thoughts alone can transform your reality. From vision boards to affirmations, from “high vibration” living to manifestation journals, millions of people are embracing the idea that they can think their way to their dream life. But […]
Understanding Spiritual Crisis: When Spiritual Growth Becomes Spiritual Emergency
By Abi Beri, Integrative Holistic Therapist & Consciousness Studies Researcher What Is Spiritual Crisis? Spiritual crisis, also known as spiritual emergency, occurs when spiritual experiences or the awakening process becomes overwhelming, destabilizing, or difficult to integrate into daily life. Unlike temporary spiritual dryness or doubt, spiritual crisis involves profound disruption to your sense of meaning, […]
The Healing Burnout Epidemic: When Wellness Becomes Another Form of Stress
Are you exhausted by your healing journey? Do you feel more stressed about wellness than you did about your original problems? If you’ve ever looked at your bookshelf full of self-help books and felt more confused than when you started, you’re experiencing what I call “healing burnout” – one of the most overlooked epidemics of […]
Reclaiming Your Forbidden Self: How to Heal the Shame of Being Human
Have you ever caught yourself having a thought and immediately felt guilty about it? Perhaps a flash of anger toward someone you love, a sexual desire that felt “inappropriate,” or a moment of pure selfishness where you wanted what you wanted without considering anyone else? If you’ve experienced the immediate shame that follows natural human […]
Breaking Trauma Bonds: How to Heal from Addictive Love Patterns That Keep You Stuck
Have you ever found yourself desperately attached to someone who consistently hurts you? Do you feel more “alive” in chaotic relationships than peaceful ones? If you’ve experienced that intoxicating mix of pain and pleasure in love, you might be caught in what’s known as a trauma bond – one of the most misunderstood yet prevalent […]
