You Don’t Have to Carry It to Prove You Care
Many of us learned to measure love by how much we were willing to carry for others. But compassion does not require self-sacrifice. Sometimes healing means recognizing what was never ours to hold, putting it down, and forgiving ourselves when we pick it back up again.
What If the Weight You're Carrying Isn't Yours?
Have you ever felt exhausted for no obvious reason—as though you're carrying a weight you can't quite explain? During a recent meditation, my guide showed me that I was wearing a backpack filled with rocks, but most of them didn't belong to me. That simple image became a powerful reminder that we often carry ancestral burdens, old stories, other people's expectations, and emotional weight that was never ours to hold. Join me as I explore the gentle practice of releasing one "rock" at a time and discovering the freedom that comes with walking a little lighter.