😬 Am I a narcissist?


A thought-provoking question from my husband, Dan Russell

Am I a narcissist?

Last year, I lost a close friendship.

Over the course of a few weeks, certain things came to light about this person I loved that were out of alignment with the values I thought they held.

Moments that cast a shadow on a personality I had come to trust.

Behavior and lies that showed a much more fear-based mentality than that which I thought they had.

Comments that sought to make me an enemy rather than have a conversation that could lead to healing and reconciliation. And I saw it happening to other people in that person's life.

The word “narcissist” is widely overused in the world of healing.

Especially when a relationship comes to an end.

I don’t enjoy applying the term to other people, and when that person used terms like this to describe me or my behavior, it caused me to pause and reflect on whether there was truth in what they were saying.

Am I a narcissist? Do I only care about myself?

One Moksha, Inc.
The Brilliant Rebellion | Hama | Melanie Spring

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Melanie Spring & Dan Russell

Melanie Spring and Dan Russell are the cofounders of One Moksha, a community of leaders, rebels, and enlightenment seekers who are on a mission to heal and transform into their best selves. Melanie serves as the Leader of the Brilliant Rebellion, where she helps people become more aligned in order to identify and pursue their life’s purpose. Dan serves as the Leader of Hama, where he creates intimate, unique spaces for healing and personal transformation. Together, the Brilliant Rebellion and Hama, and Dan and Melanie, are the yin and yang at One Moksha.

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