“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...
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’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 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...
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