I just watched The Last Samurai, and it made me think about how brave it is to live with authenticity—and why it’s so important. The Samurai lived by Bushidō, the Way of the Warrior. It wasn’t just about battle; it was about living with honor, sincerity, and courage. Watching the film reminded...
The Parable That Mirrors Us
There’s an old Zen story about a man racing down the road on a horse. A monk calls out, “Where are you going?” The man shouts back, “I don’t know—ask the horse!”
I love this story because it captures the essence of self-abandonment. The horse is our conditioning—our fea...
Why Curiosity Keeps You Young, Sharp, and Spiritually Alive
Introduction: Owning the Disruptor Identity
Someone once asked me why I describe myself as a system disruptor. To me, disruption isn’t about chaos or rebellion for its own sake. It’s about questioning the stories we’ve been taught to believe our whole lives — stories about success, love, wort...
Preface
I come from a lineage where storytelling and reflection were central — my great‑grandfather was a preacher, and though I’m more spiritual than religious these days, I’ve inherited that love for stories that carry wisdom. What draws me in are the timeless human experiences they reveal.
A...
Introduction: Redefining Power
When we think of power, we often imagine force, dominance, or control. But true power doesn’t always roar — sometimes it whispers. Gentle power is strength expressed through humility, compassion, and quiet confidence. It is influence without intimidation, leade...
Repetition, Devotion, and the Spiritual Practice of Showing Up
“The only way to get good at something is to work on it every day.” — an unnamed martial arts instructor (shared with respect, as I don’t have permission to use his name)
On Wednesday night, that same martial arts instruc...
My mornings used to start the second my eyes opened — with my laptop. Emails, deadlines, projects, all before I even had coffee. I thought this made me productive, but in reality, it left me stressed, burned out, and constantly chasing the next task. I was “workaholicish,” convincing myself that ...
“Don’t get too comfortable. You are only walking home.” — Rumi
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” — Michael Jordan
Over the last couple of years, I’ve taken some of the biggest risks of my life: starting my own business, letting go of...
The Personal Beginning
Self-love was never role-modeled for me. Honestly, for most people it isn’t. We’re taught to measure our worth by our looks, our status, or what we’ve achieved. And then we wonder why, even after checking all the boxes, we still feel enormous self-loathing.
For me, the...
The other day, a friend and I were talking about dating. Naturally, the conversation turned to red flags. It’s become one of the most popular terms in modern dating — almost like a checklist we carry around in our heads. But here’s the truth: we all have red flags. Every single one of us has f...
It starts early.
You’re five years old, and someone says, “Be good.” You’re praised for being quiet, polite, helpful. You learn that approval feels like love—and that love must be earned.
Later, you’re a student, an athlete, a sibling, a star. You get gold stars, trophies, compliments. You lear...
