A new voice for an old wound: Why English feels like home

I’m surrounded by people who speak Romanian, my native language. This should be familiar and easy, but it’s not. It feels weird and uncomfortable. I feel like I’m from a different planet. I hear the words coming out of their mouths, but I can’t register them fully. I can’t keep up with the ideas that…

Not all birds want to fly

From “Not all birds want to fly & other short stories” ”… What if I help you fly?’ I say without even realising it. But I don’t regret it; it’s a crazy thought, but it somehow feels right. The bird looks at me in disbelief, ‘That’s very kind of you, thank you. But how can…

Hurt people are like roses

From “Not all birds want to fly & other short stories” ‘… Hurt people have thorns to protect themselves, too.’ ‘I don’t see any thorns on them.’ ‘You can’t see them; they’re on the inside. But you can feel them when someone gets too close or holds them the wrong way… That’s when they sting.’

Deep healing can make you lose your drive

I’m not sure if I’m really stuck, but it feels that way. A few years ago, I used to write articles, poems and stories; I love writing. However, something shifted during my healing: my why. And that changed everything. My reason for sharing used to come from a wounded place. It was comfortable and familiar….

You not fitting in in the world is a gift

Have you ever felt like you struggled to be human and that no matter how much you tried, you didn’t fit in anywhere? If the answer is yes, nothing was wrong with you. You didn’t fit in in your environment for a reason. It might feel like a curse, but it was a gift. The…

Is Psychosynthesis therapy right for you?

It feels like only yesterday, the first time I discovered Psychosynthesis (PS).  I had a strong interest in spirituality for quite a few years at that time. I felt that I was looking for something without knowing what that was. My full-time job was in a Finance role, but deep down, I felt that my…

What does it mean to be yourself?

This Ted talk is one of the most inspiring talks I’ve ever heard that deeply impacted my personal and professional life: The art of being yourself by Caroline Mchugh. I come back to this video again and again. And every time I do, I’m left with a renewed energy to continue my search for purpose….