Kaizen, a Japanese word meaning “change for the better” (kai = change, zen = good), emerged in post–World War II Japan as a philosophy of continuous improvement. Popularized by companies like Toyota and influenced by thinkers such as W. Edwards Deming, Kaizen was built on the ...
“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...
For the past five years, I’ve had a regular meditation practice. It has been one of the most profound healing experiences of my life. Guided by a spiritual teacher, I discovered that meditation is not about silencing the mind—it’s about learning to witness it.
One of the most common thi...
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The Blush That Betrays Me
Sometimes people mistake my shyness for being unfriendly. Even my own family growing up—my mom would nudge me and say, “talk.” I think over time they realized I wasn’t being rude; I was just more introspective, more introverted. And ...
One Comment Made Me Question Everything...
Last night in class, the instructor said something that stopped me in my tracks: “So many people get their black belt and never come back.”
That comment stirred something in me. Why is that? Is it because people become so focused on the belt—the destin...
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...
