Belief system

The trap of holding on — Escaping Depression's Belief That You're Broken Beyond Repair

“You can always measure what you’ll lose, but you can’t see what you’ll gain.” - Kyle Cease I have created this idea that I am broken, and h...

Håvard Frøiland 23 Aug, 2024

What is your purpose — A Father's Reflection on Guilt, Depression, and Parenting Teens

I have discovered my biggest problem, and it is simply my lack of purpose. Why do I exist and what are the benefits of me existing? I can st...

Håvard Frøiland 3 Jul, 2024

Peace Within — A Meditation on Self-Acceptance and Inner Peace

Peace within is a powerful message. It is like a seed that must be nurtured and cared for, to grow and reach outwards. Without the right env...

Håvard Frøiland 25 Jun, 2024

The little acts — Tracing Suppressed Emotions Back to the Root of Addiction

The little act that set us off. I think I have always been super sensitive to my own emotions. And not knowing how to talk about them, or in...

Håvard Frøiland 25 May, 2024

Happy birthday to ME! — From Drinking-Fuelled Birthdays to a Sober Celebration

Well, it's my birthday today, and that is not a day I would normally enjoy. When I was little, I think I had so much anticipation that w...

Håvard Frøiland 15 May, 2024

What beliefs do you have about alcohol? — Unlearning Inherited Beliefs About Drinking

Since the question is what kind of beliefs do you have about alcohol, I am happy to say that this has changed greatly from what I believed b...

Håvard Frøiland 14 May, 2024