MENTAL HEALTH IN THE HEART OF MAUN

One of the most challenging moments when closing a cycle is learning to forgive and let go. Sometimes we carry resentments, guilt, or open wounds that become invisible chains. Forgiveness doesn’t mean justifying what was done to us or minimizing the harm—it means freeing ourselves from the weight that keeps us tied to the past. Letting go, in turn, is an act of courage: releasing what no longer belongs to us, even if it was once an important part of our lives. 🌿 What does it mean to forgive? 🔹 Freeing ourselves from resentment Resentment is like carrying a heavy stone in your backpack: it drains you, limits you, and keeps you from moving forward. Forgiveness is taking that weight off your shoulders. 🔹 No longer being prisoners of the past When we don’t forgive, we keep reliving the wound over and over. Forgiveness allows us to regain mental and emotional peace. 🔹 Forgiving ourselves It’s not only about forgiving others. We also need to accept our own mistakes, recognize t...

💡 When internal pressure traps us in constant distress. In today’s world, where social, professional, and personal demands seem endless, many people live under constant pressure to perform at their best. Striving for excellence is healthy when kept within reasonable limits. However, when it turns into excessive self-demand, rigid perfectionism, and paralyzing fear of failure, the result is a mix of anxiety that drains energy, joy, and quality of life. 🔹 Excessive self-demand: when “I must” dominates “I want” Highly self-demanding people often have inner dialogues full of rigid commands: 👉 “I must do it perfectly.” 👉 “I cannot fail.” 👉 “If it’s not excellent, it’s worthless.” This mental pattern creates a constant sense of debt, where nothing ever seems good enough. Each achievement quickly loses its value, and even the smallest mistake triggers guilt or shame. The person gets trapped in a never-ending cycle of pressure, unable to enjoy their own accomplishments. 🔹 Per...