The stories we tell ourselves (and others) about ourselves come at a high cost. There is a version of you that you have been defending for years. You might not even notice you are doing it, but it shows up in how you explain yourself to others, in the way you respond when your choices are questioned, and in the…
Category: Self-Knowledge
Life Is a Mirror: Why What Happens to You Is Actually Happening From You
Life is a mirror. There are moments when something painful happens, and the first thing you think is: “Why is this happening to me?” It’s the most human response, and it may feel true, but it is the one question that will keep you stuck longer than anything else, because it rests on the belief that you are separate from…
Creating From the Heart: How to Tell If It’s Your Soul or Your Ego
I’ve mentioned many times how important it is to have a creative endeavor (without getting attached to it) for spiritual growth. But there’s something every creator knows intimately: the difference between work that flows and performative work. You’re either completely immersed in it, following something alive within you, or you’re calculating every move with an ulterior motive. Creating from the…
How to Reclaim Your Inner Power After Years of Emotional Over-Giving
Do you say yes when you want to say no? Do you listen to others but rarely feel truly heard? Perhaps you have built your identity around being dependable, warm, and available, but somewhere along the way, you quietly disappeared. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. You simply have been over-giving for too long, and it’s time to…
Why Letting Go Is Hard But Essential to Be Happy and at Peace
Although it may sound simple, letting go is hard. When life pushes us to let go, there’s usually a sense of loss. A relationship ends without warning. A plan falls apart. An unexpected development closes a door that we thought was meant to open. Suddenly, we are in the space between “what was” (the past) and “what could be” (the…
The Year of the Fire Horse: A Powerful Cycle of Freedom and Social Change
Today is the start of the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse. It comes accompanied by a Solar Eclipse in Aquarius, the first in the eclipse series in the Aquarius/Leo lunar axis nudging us to embrace higher ideals and transformation. This has been and will be the main theme for a while—old, outdated systems disintegrating while new ones emerge—but we…
Creativity as Spiritual Practice: Why a Creative Endeavor Is Sacred Work
The world is in disarray, and this affects us all on some level, as we try to focus on our day-to-day lives. The destructive energy of the world has a negative effect on everyone. Perhaps you feel more anxious, irritable, or confused. Maybe you lack enthusiasm or your usual capacity for concentration. Or you feel easily overwhelmed and have a…