Why Quick Friendships Break Down: Learning to Cultivate Real Intimacy and Self-Awareness

Many modern friendships feel fragile not because of betrayal, but because fear and projection rush us past the slow work of true intimacy. We often mistake availability for alignment, rushing into connections that leave us longing for closeness that feels safe and real. True friendship begins with a deeper relationship with ourselves; cultivating presence, boundaries, and the courage to sit with discomfort on the path to authentic connection.

Emotional HealingTonesha SyllaJuly 25, 2025intimacy, friendships, projection, self-awareness

Why Fear of Perception is Holding You Back (And How to Change It)

Perception is the ultimate informant of the soul. The balance between the soul and the ego will likely go unresolved even as you leave this incarnation for the next stop on your soul’s journey. And it is through the perception of others, both human and spiritual, that we find guidance.

Intuitive GuidanceTonesha SyllaMarch 31, 2025perception, self-judgment, self-awareness, growth