Marya Sirous

“Where you believe you are weak, a strength is waiting to be recognized.” — Molānā 1. When autonomy feels frightening Some people lack neither intelligence, nor skills, nor resources. And yet, deep inside, one belief persists: “I can’t do it on my own.” They may remain in an unhappy relationship, postpone a project, call someone at the slightest doubt, or feel intense panic as soon as they have to face a new situation without support. The dependence / incompetence schema often develops in...

You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a single drop. — Molānā 47 – The Schema of Imperfection / Shame "If people truly knew me, they would reject me." 1. That Inner Voice Whispering: "You're not good enough" Some people, behind a smile or apparent success, live with a subtle, constant feeling of shame. A sense of inner defect, of being fundamentally not enough. They may be professionally successful, appreciated, surrounded by friends... yet deep down, they believe: "If...

“You are a drop in the ocean, but the entire ocean resides within you.” — Molānā 46 – The Social Isolation / Alienation Schema: “I’m different from others, I don’t belong.” 1. When you’ve always felt like an outsider Some people have always felt like strangers to the world. As if they weren’t made of the same fabric as others. Not necessarily rejected, just… different. Misfits. Invisible. Even in childhood, they didn’t feel like they truly belonged. At home, they often wondered if they were...