Celebrating One Year of Soul & Suitcase!

It seems like only yesterday when the idea of starting this blog sparked in my mind! For months, I had that desire swelling up inside, and eventually, it took off at its own pace. When it comes to things that really matter to me, I only take action when it feels right. Not a minute…

The Science of Love: Understanding The Chemistry Behind Romance

Falling in love is a neurochemical cocktail that activates parts of the brain related to reward, motivation, attachment, and emotion. Here’s what happens: 1. Dopamine: The “Craving” Neurotransmitter 🧠 Love in the early stages feels like an addiction — because neurologically, it kind of is. 2. Oxytocin: The “Bonding” Hormone 💡 Oxytocin builds the secure…

3 Top Youtube Channels to Empower Your Growth

One of the key tools that really helps me grow in life is my belief that “nothing is born ready.” This understanding makes me rely on 3 things: But my mindset hasn’t always been so positive. I spent a lot of time and energy stuck in a negative thought pattern that resisted change at all…

Stillness in The Storm

Have you ever felt like you leveled up in just a few seconds? It might have been an old issue finally getting resolved or a long-cherished dream becoming a reality. That’s exactly how I felt when I stopped waiting for the world to change before I could find happiness. While I don’t recall the exact…

How Self-Knowledge Transforms Your Social Skills

Understanding yourself is the gateway to connecting more deeply with others. 🌱 It All Starts Within We often think that to improve our relationships, we need to learn how to “fix” the other person — communicate better, set firmer boundaries, get clearer about our needs. And while all of that matters, the deepest relationship shift…

What Happens to Your Mind and Mood When You Start Healing Your Traumas

Healing isn’t a straight line — but it’s a powerful transformation from the inside out. 💫 Healing Is Messy, Beautiful, and Brave At first, it might feel worse before it feels better. But with every moment of self-awareness, every boundary you set, every tear you allow to flow — something profound is happening inside your…

I’m Back!

Hello everyone, I’m finally well enough to start writing again! ✨ It wasn’t easy to take a break from the blog, but I had to. In July, my beloved auntie Mena passed away unexpectedly, and I needed some time out to grieve. I paused my multi-tasking version and allowed myself to feel what this loss…

Hey, there

Hello, my dear readers! I hope you’re all doing well! I want to apologize for my recent absence—I took a little break, and it was much needed. I’m currently dealing with the loss of someone I truly love, along with some other personal challenges that have been taking up a lot of my energy. It’s…

Inner Compass Gem #29 – Debunking Myths of Emotional Healing

🎯 Let’s be real—healing isn’t easy. And half the time, it’s not the pain that stops us. It’s the fears, doubts, and outdated beliefs we’ve picked up along the way. 💖 If you’ve ever felt unsure about starting your emotional healing journey, you’re not alone. 💡 How about clearing up some of those myths to…