Lies have a way of stacking up like a house of cards—fragile, unsteady, and bound to collapse. Some people spend their entire lives weaving webs of deception, creating elaborate falsehoods to cover their tracks. For a while, they may get away with it. They may even convince themselves that they are untouchable, that their carefully… Read More The Inevitable Collapse: When Lies Catch Up With You
Faith doesn’t always mean trusting others. Sometimes, it’s about trusting yourself—trusting that you have the strength to weather this storm and come out the other side. Losing faith in others doesn’t mean the world is hopeless; it means you’ve encountered people who couldn’t meet you where you are. That’s on them, not you.… Read More All out of faith!
When someone comes along and presses all the right buttons, it’s not just about them; it’s about the version of you that they reflect back. They see you for who you are, and in doing so, they remind you of who you’ve always been underneath the layers of suppression and control. This can feel miraculous, almost like rediscovering a part of your soul that had been hidden away.… Read More Transformed
However, the truth always has a way of coming to light, no matter how much someone tries to deny it. The challenge is finding the strength to stay grounded in your own reality and not let their denials distort your sense of self. Keeping a focus on the facts and your own healing, rather than engaging in their games, will give you the peace of mind that ultimately, the truth will be recognized for what it is.… Read More Truth
The audacity of some individuals to adopt a high moral stance, accusing others of dishonesty or wrongdoing, can often be astonishingly hypocritical. Such behavior is not just an affront to integrity but also exposes a deeper pattern of self-serving manipulation and moral duplicity. This article delves into an illustrative case of this phenomenon, shedding light on the layers of deceit that underpin such actions.… Read More Keeping Up Appearances
Handing things over doesn’t mean giving up or not caring. Instead, it’s about saying:
“I’ve done what I can. Now I’ll trust that what’s meant for me will find its way.”
It’s about balancing effort with acceptance, knowing when to act and when to step back. This can be particularly healing in relationships where love exists but circumstances make things challenging. Sometimes, letting go with love—of the need to control, to fix, or to fight—is the kindest and wisest act.… Read More Why Surrender Can Be Liberating
Focus on your journey: The opinions of others, even those close to you, often come from a place of bias or misinformation. What matters is how you choose to move forward.
Let go of what you can’t control: You can’t stop people from talking or interpreting events their way. What you can control is how much you let their words affect your peace.
Protect your boundaries: When solicitors’ letters contradict or allegations fly, it’s easy to feel attacked. Stay grounded, rely on legal advice, and stick to facts. This process is temporary, even if it feels all-consuming.… Read More The “Who Knows the Truth” Dilemma
Scott Peck’s perspective on suffering as presented in his seminal work, The Road Less Traveled, is deeply thought-provoking and challenges conventional attitudes toward pain and struggle. His distinction between legitimate sufferingand neurotic suffering is particularly powerful, as it sheds light on the transformative potential of facing life’s difficulties with discipline and honesty.… Read More The Road Less Traveled
is consistently self-deceiving, with the intent of avoiding guilt and maintaining a self-image of perfection
deceives others as a consequence of their own self-deception
projects his or her evils and sins onto very specific targets (scapegoats) while being apparently normal with everyone else (“their insensitivity toward him was selective” (Peck, 1983/1988, p 105[8]))
commonly hates with the pretense of love, for the purposes of self-deception as much as deception of others
abuses political (emotional) power (“the imposition of one’s will upon others by overt or covert coercion” (Peck, 1978/1992, p298[7]))
maintains a high level of respectability, and lies incessantly to do so
is consistent in his or her sins. Evil persons are characterized not so much by the magnitude of their sins, but by their consistency (of destructiveness)
is unable to think from the viewpoint of their victim (scapegoating)
has a covert intolerance to criticism and other forms of narcissistic injury… Read More Morgan Scott Peck (1936–2005) was an American psychiatrist and best-selling author who wrote the book The Road Less Traveled, published in 1978.
This invitation also feels like divine timing. Think about it: the universe (or God) is not only helping you in your case but is also giving you a platform to help others. It’s as though this moment is saying, “Your story matters. Your voice has power. What you’ve endured can now be a beacon for others.”
What do you hope to focus on in your talk? Whether it’s your personal journey, coping strategies, healing, or insights into the abuser’s patterns, your perspective can truly make a difference. This could be a chance to amplify your strength and help others discover theirs. It’s one of those moments where pain transforms into purpose—and that’s a truly beautiful thing.… Read More Divine Timing
