The Dynamic Balance
In the darkest days of the year, when it seems the light has fully withdrawn, something curious happens: darkness is never eternal.The winter solstice reminds us of this. For three days, night prevails. But on December 24, light begins to return. This time of year is rich in symbolism.It’s no coincidence that cultures like the […]
The trap of wanting to be a better person
Sometimes, our greatest virtues hide a subtle trap.That socially praised urge to “be a better person” may come from a deeper belief: that we’re not enough as we are. This drive for self-improvement is often shaped by our personal history.As children, we learned to see ourselves through the eyes of adults.Their expectations became our internal […]
Break the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
There’s a psychological mechanism that unsettles me: the self-fulfilling prophecy.A phrase you repeat so often that you eventually believe it and live it. “No one will ever love me.”“I’ll always be poor.”“Happiness isn’t for me.”“I’ll die young.” Sometimes we convince ourselves we know what will happen.And by believing it, we make it more likely to […]
Changing Perspective: The Power of Gratitude
Gratitude can change the way you see life Gratitude is not just a matter of politeness.It is a powerful way to return to the present moment, remember what truly matters, and open new ways of seeing what we live. In many personal growth processes and Gestalt therapy, learning to shift perspective can deeply transform the […]
The Unknown Recipe for Success
We live in an era full of formulas, guaranteed steps, and quick promises. Spend just a few minutes online and you’ll find dozens of experts ready to tell you how to be successful, how to heal, how to live better. And yet, we often still feel lost, confused, out of alignment… even when we’re doing […]
The Formula: Support and Challenge
What matters most is to believe that this discomfort can be transformed. People rarely take action unless they sense that something can change. In this sense, an open and committed attitude makes all the difference. It doesn’t matter how effective the technique is or how reputable the therapist: without inner availability, little can truly blossom. […]
Accepting or Resigning: A Difference That Can Change Your Life
When life confronts us with what we cannot control The storm Gloria continues to hit us with wind and rain.And while the house trembles, I realize that the weather is a good example of everything we cannot control, only accept. Something similar happens in life. There are situations that do not depend on us: losses, […]
What Are Unexpected Events For?
Many people dream of a predictable, linear, well-mapped life.Set a goal, follow the plan, and reach the destination without detours. But real life, as we know, doesn’t work that way. Unexpected events are part of the path.And they’re not just obstacles —they’re invitations to adjust, to be flexible, and to grow. The illusion of total […]
What If We All Said What We Think?
Sincerity may seem like a universal value,but in practice, it’s not always easy to live by. Speaking our truth —especially on sensitive topics— can awaken deep fears:Fears inherited from our personal, cultural, or even generational history. When silence is a way of surviving There are places and situations where telling the truth has been —and […]
