Zaid Ismail
@zaidie@zaidismail.com
Author, life coach, and mental health activist. We need to change the narrative from disorders, illnesses, and survival to accountability, understanding, and thriving.
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Own your demons
When faced with the brutal aggression or harshness from another, it’s easy to convince ourselves that they treat us that way because of how they feel about us. Unless we’ve done something to specifically provoke them by treating them in a way that undermines their dignity or the trust that they placed in us, their…
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The pain of being empty
When we’re overcome with the pain of betrayal, or loss, our focus is often on what we no longer have, rather than the gaping hole that it left in our soul. We try to reconcile the events or the mysteries that led up to that moment when what we cherished was suddenly taken. Sometimes taken…
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Trading your future for your past
How much of life is wasted trying to reconcile the bad experiences of the past? For every moment that we spend dwelling on an injustice or oppression against us in the past, we impose an injustice and oppression on ourselves and others in the present moment. The present moment is what takes care of the…
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Surrender to servitude
We all want to be significant because of who we are. This is what defines our place or sense of belonging in this world. When we find reason to believe that we are not enough, we convince ourselves that we will only ever be valued for what we can do. That’s when we stop trying…
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To tell your story
Sometimes, we grow obsessed with finding a receptive heart to appreciate the story of who we are. It’s a story that we cherish so dearly that just the thought of placing it in careless hands is frightening. It becomes a weight that we carry within us, keeping us anchored to moments long gone, but moments…
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Uniquely you
When trying to fit in feels burdensome or overwhelming, it may be time to consider that you were created for a purpose greater than just imitating the behaviour of others. Recognising the uniqueness of who we are becomes difficult if we spend our lives focused on meeting the expectations of others in the hope that…