The idea alchemist.

For most of us, the idea of choosing ourselves first comes with a heavy load of guilt. We’ve been conditioned to believe that prioritizing our own needs makes us selfish, inconsiderate, or ungrateful. So we say yes when we want to say no, stretch ourselves thin to meet others’ expectations, and abandon our own desires to keep the peace. But here’s the truth: choosing yourself isn’t selfish, it’s survival. The Weight of Guilt Guilt is sneaky. It tells you that by putting yourself first, you’re hurting others. It whispers that love must always mean sacrifice, and that if you care about someone, you must set your needs aside. Over time, this mindset leaves you drained, resentful, and disconnected from your own identity. The problem with guilt is that it disguises itself as responsibility. But true responsibility is not about depleting yourself for others; it’s about living in alignment with your values so you can show up authentically in every role you play be it a partner, child, friend,...

Life is strange, isn’t it? You plan, you prepare, you pour your heart into something and yet, when the moment comes, things just don’t go how you wanted them to. It’s as if the universe is playing a game with you, but the rules keep changing when you’re not looking. And suddenly, everything you thought you had control over slips away, leaving you feeling empty, lost, and questioning if you ever really knew what you were doing in the first place. We've all been there. The job you didn’t get after months of preparation. The relationship that fell apart when you thought it was just beginning. The dreams that seemed so close, only to be snatched away by circumstances beyond your control. It hurts. It really does. But what happens when things don’t go the way you imagined? Is it the end of the world, or is there something more waiting for you something you didn’t expect? The Weight of Disappointment Disappointment comes with a sting. A sting that doesn’t just sit in the background, but ...