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Healthy and loving relationships begins with you. and co-create more meaningful and fulfilling relationships.

As you heal your own woundedness and grow as an individual you attract healthier companions with whom you truly resonate.

07/28/2025

Too many people want healing without showing up.
They ghost. They flake. They run when the emotions rise.
But when you walk away—You’re walking out on the transformation your soul was asking for.
https://benoofana.com/honoring-the-sacred-contract/

For seventeen years, I trained with Shifu Li Tai Liang in Xin Yi Quan, Baguazhang, Tai Chi, and Chi Gong—internal martial arts rooted in Taoist lineages that go back thousands of years. I first began attending Shifu's classes in the Corona section of Queens. But I quickly realized that the dept...

07/26/2025

Many people say they “can’t feel,” that they’re “always in their head,” or that they’re constantly numb.
These are signs of dissociation—a survival response that may have helped you endure trauma but now keeps you disconnected from love, joy, and purpose.
https://benoofana.com/understanding-dissociation-and-its-far-reaching-impact/

Dissociation is a common phenomenon that exists along a continuum from normal everyday experiences such as that of daydreaming to disorders that interfere with our ability to function in everyday life. This range of experiences is exemplified in several common situations that many of us encounter. F...

07/25/2025

Brain-based meditation isn’t just for calming the mind. For those who’ve suffered strokes or TBIs, it can re-engage the body’s healing intelligence.
https://benoofana.com/brain-body-meditation-for-tbi-and-stroke-aiding-recovery-and-cognitive-function/

Being very intuitive, I have a tendency to speak and act in ways that address people's needs without always being consciously aware of why. One evening, I called Rhett, a man I had worked with a time or two, to follow up and see how he was doing. Rhett was sleeping at the time I called, and my ca...

07/24/2025

Our phones are training our brains like slot machines train gamblers—keeping us hooked with unpredictable rewards.
Stop and think about what that’s doing to your capacity to heal, reflect, or even feel? 📱
https://benoofana.com/focus-for-healing-and-growth-in-a-hyper-connected-world/

This article is another edition of a series on “Why Most People Don't Heal… and How You Can Be One of the Exceptional Few Who Do. When I first traveled to Boston in 1994, a friend scheduled a radio interview for me, followed by a workshop at a nearby bookstore. As the interview aired, the phone ...

07/23/2025

Too many people try to jump over the emotional part.
But healing doesn’t happen without acknowledgment.
Without validation.
Without digestion.
You can’t just skip to the positive thinking or intellectual insight.
You have to feel it first.
https://benoofana.com/acknowledge-validate-digest-and-move-forward/

The other day, I had an unsettling conversation with a long-time business mentor. I will, at times, use my personal experience as an example for the benefit of others. As you read this article, I encourage you to reflect on how the example I'm sharing applies to your own life. If you happen to be a....

07/22/2025

We’ve all felt that magnetic pull …have been consumed by the fire ..the passion.
But how often have we confused it for compatibility?
In a world obsessed with instant connection, many of us overlook the deeper foundations of partnership—shared values, mutual respect, emotional stability.
My latest article breaks it all down: the difference between chemistry and compatibility, how they interact, and why you can’t build something lasting without both.
https://benoofana.com/the-balance-of-chemistry-and-compatibility/

Chemistry is hugely overemphasized by many and can be incredibly nebulous in its definition. It's that feeling of attraction and intense desire we feel when we're with someone. Some describe it as a primal, animalistic attraction, while others see it as a deep sense of connection. It's important to....

07/21/2025

You tell yourself you’re in love.
But really… you’re obsessed.
You replay every interaction. You assign meaning to every silence.
You can’t stop thinking about them—even if they barely think of you.
This is romantic fixation. And it’s time to break free.
https://benoofana.com/when-you-cant-stop-thinking-about-them-understanding-and-healing-romantic-fixation/

There’s a trap many people fall into. And while it may not be talked about in a public or structured way, those caught in it often talk about it incessantly—to anyone who will listen. They ruminate, replay, and seek validation. But what’s missing isn’t talk. It’s understanding. Because ...

07/19/2025

You feel the spark. The butterflies. The obsession.
But that doesn’t mean you’re compatible.
Many of us confuse romantic chemistry with actual connection—and end up paying the price.
This article explains why https://benoofana.com/how-chemistry-gets-confused-with-compatibility/

The term ‘chemistry' is often associated with intense feelings of infatuation or obsession in romantic relationships. However, it's crucial to understand that this concept extends beyond the realm of romance. We experience some form of chemistry in our interactions with everyone we meet, whether i...

07/18/2025

Many of us grew up without the love, acknowledgment, or emotional safety we needed. That lack becomes internalized—then repeated in our adult relationships and self-perception.
It’s time to break the cycle.
Read: Love, Acceptance and Appreciation for Yourself
https://benoofana.com/love-acceptance-and-appreciation-for-yourself/

Although it's not always the case, I believe that most of our parents were doing the best they could with the understanding and resources they possessed. Yet, for many of us, our most basic needs for love, acceptance, acknowledgment and appreciation went unmet. Additionally, a significant number of....

07/17/2025

You see it in their eyes—the longing, the fear, the confusion.
Dogs tied to shelter gates.
Left behind when life gets inconvenient.
Millions are discarded like trash.
But they remember.
They feel.
They love.
👉 Read: Dogs In Crisis
https://benoofana.com/dogs-in-crisis-how-were-abandoning-our-best-friends/

Much can be said about the inherent goodness in people. During natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, or wildfires, communities often come together in extraordinary ways. Neighbors help each other salvage belongings, provide shelter, and share resources. There are also many instances of indiv...

07/16/2025

Tired of chasing after love that always feels just out of reach?
Our culture has convinced us that we’re incomplete without a partner—but what if that’s a lie?
This article breaks down how the obsessive search for a soulmate can derail your personal growth, damage your self-worth, and leave you emotionally dependent.
https://benoofana.com/stop-chasing-love-and-start-living-your-best-life/

Many of us are, or at some point in our lives have been, on a quest to find our ‘soulmate' or to ‘call in the one.' Much of our way of thinking is fueled by media portrayals, books, songs, cultural narratives, and pressures from friends and family, which tell us that a romantic partner is wha...

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