Mateo Sol's Blog

Safeguard Against Suffering: Having a Rich Intellectual Life

Every now and then, I like to revisit one of my favorite books of all time, Man’s Search For Meaning by Nazi death camp survivor and psychiatrist, Viktor Frankl. One passage stands out, where he was discussing the qualities of those who managed to survive the horrors of the concentration camps:  Sensitive people who were […]

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Feeling Like No One Truly Sees You? Do This to Find More Peace …

I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone. – Robin Williams There is a particular type of loneliness not often discussed, but is nevertheless still painfully real. It’s the feeling […]

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Are You a “Lone Wolf” Empath? (7 Signs)

Having a soft heart in a cruel world is courage, not weakness. – Katherine Henson It’s 5 pm. You’ve just spent an entire day around other people. Not only do you feel deeply exhausted, but you feel emotionally drained. It’s like there’s a thick layer of murky energy and sludge over you. And you crave […]

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Why Being “Alone” is Better Than Being With the Wrong Person

“I would rather be alone with dignity than in a relationship that requires me to sacrifice my self-respect.” – Mandy Hale By now, I’m sure you’re aware that the World Health Organization has declared loneliness a “global public health concern.”  It’s old news, but the phrase “loneliness epidemic” hangs in the air like a dark […]

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The Lone Wolf Mentality: It’s Not a Sickness, It’s a Superpower

In mainstream culture, there’s a lot of stigma surrounding being a lone wolf. We’re taught that being a lone wolf means that you’re either psychotic or someone who is socially lacking.  We’re taught that being a lone wolf means you’re selfish, arrogant, or delusional. While sure, some may be, the vast majority of these stereotypes […]

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The Truth About Healing Alone (And Why It’s Perfectly Okay)

There’s so much content out there about how healing can only happen in community. How we must co-regulate with others to truly heal. How trauma is best fixed by safe relationships. While this may have some level of truth, I’m here to affirm that healing doesn’t always have to involve other people.  It’s okay if […]

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13 Thinking Traps Your Ego Uses to Silence Your Soul’s Truth

We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are. – Anaïs Nin Anxious doom spirals. Toxic comparison. Difficulty distinguishing truth from deception. These are some of the biggest emotional and existential issues we’re facing in the modern age. Our minds lie to us all the time. The question is, how do we […]

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Why Repeated Numbers Can Be Negative Synchronicities on Your Soul’s Path

If you’ve been on the inner path for any amount of time, you’ve likely seen repeated numbers like 11:11, 2:22, 3:33, and more.  You’re probably aware that they are forms of synchronicity, that is, meaningful coincidences,  which lead to a feeling of being spiritually connected and affirmed by the Universe.  What’s beautiful about these experiences […]

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Feeling Hopelessly Stuck on Your Soul’s Path? Read This …

Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong. – M. Hale One of the most frustrating experiences in life is feeling like you’re getting somewhere on your Soul’s path, only to feel stuck again for the millionth time. This first year of parenthood has been […]

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A Coping Skill For When Everything is “Too Much”

Genocides, wars, public assassinations, climate destruction — we are surrounded by chaos everywhere. If you’re a highly sensitive person like me, life can often feel like it’s screaming in your face relentlessly. We may rally against one injustice, only to find that more and more pop up like a hellish version of the game Whac-A-Mole. […]

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