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As children, we first develop a sense of self-what Carl Jung might call the little self. Around the age of three, we recognize ourselves in the mirror, distinguishing me from you, realizing our own desires, preferences, and separateness from others. This sense of identity, rooted in ego, carries us through much of our early life.…
Read MoreFor much of my life, I struggled with anxiety. And to be honest, I still do—it’s something that comes with being deeply aware, with caring about life, about others, about the path I’m on. But the difference now is that I no longer let it control me. Instead, I’ve learned to navigate it, to work…
Read MoreMany men hear women say they want their partner to open up, be vulnerable, and share their emotions. But what does this actually mean? And why does it sometimes seem to backfire when a man finally does open up? What women are really seeking is to feel a man’s emotions-to sense his depth, presence, and…
Read MoreIn a world that constantly pushes us toward productivity and achievement, how do we strike the delicate balance between reaching for growth and knowing when to pause? How do we continue to push ourselves toward opportunities for challenge and success without overextending, without collapsing under the weight of too many commitments? This balance is an…
Read MoreI was talking with a friend of mine recently who shared that he had been sober for two weeks. He spoke about his struggles with both alcohol and marijuana and how he’s been through AA in the past. Hearing him opened the space for me to share about my own struggles with addiction, something I…
Read MoreThe most powerful asset you possess isn’t money, talent, or connections—it’s your beliefs. What you believe about yourself and your abilities determines the course of your actions and, ultimately, the results you achieve. If you believe you’re capable of something, you’ll find a way to do it. But if you believe you’re incapable, you’ll never…
Read MoreChange is all around us. It is constant, inevitable, and unstoppable. When we grip tightly to things we wish would remain static, we find ourselves fragile and breakable. Suffering arises when we resist change, fighting the natural flow of life. But when we accept that the world is ever-changing—like water flowing through a winding river—we…
Read MoreI was reading this book today called Transurfing: A Practical Course In Creating Your Own Reality by Vadim Zeland and I want to write about this as I’ve internalized it that we really have the power to create our own reality just on what we focus on. See, if we’re focusing on negative thoughts and…
Read MoreOne of the most profound ways this kind of work impacts our lives is through nervous system regulation. By calming our nervous system, we can reduce chronic stress and shift out of the fight-or-flight state that keeps us reactive and inward-focused. When we’re caught in a cycle of chronic stress, it’s hard to think clearly,…
Read MoreRelationships can be some of the most fulfilling aspects of our lives, yet they often bring challenges that test our emotional capacity and personal growth. I recently had a conversation with a friend about his struggle with family dynamics. He grew up without learning conflict resolution, and now, as an adult, he finds himself drained…
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