“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi
Please allow me to get my nerd on for a moment, because betrayal is one of those themes that fascinates me endlessly. It’s universal. Every culture has wrestled with it, told stories about it, and tried to make sense of the...
Love can look like fireworks or like a steady flame. Fireworks dazzle for a moment, but fade quickly. A steady flame, though, warms, endures, and lights the way. In a culture where love is often staged for the world — curated posts, grand gestures, and polished appearances — it’s...
Breaking family patterns isn’t just about choices — it’s also about how our bodies respond to life. This is where epigenetics comes in. Epigenetics is the science of how experiences can change the way our genes act without altering the DNA itself. Imagine your DNA...
Someone who had been out of my life for years recently attempted to resurface. After several years of silence, they reached out as if the past could be revived.
But I am not the same person I was years ago. I have healed so much since then. I have wo...
I’ve never been a fan of the word survivor. To me, it suggests only scraping by, barely making it through. But moving through the things that were meant to break you takes far more than survival — it takes warrior‑like skills. A warrior stays true to their path regardless of what has happened ...
I grew up in the 80’s — the decade of neon lights, mixtapes, and movies that made you want to dance like nobody was watching. The guitars were louder, the hair was bigger, and the soundtracks were unforgettable.
And before anyone even thinks about calling me old… let’s just say I...
We often think of breakdowns as endings — the unraveling of everything we thought we knew. But what if breakdowns are not failures at all? What if they are the very doorway to breakthroughs?
Across traditions and disciplines, this experience has many names. Mystics like St. John of the Cross, th...
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...
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
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...
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.
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Because healing doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in community.
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