Would you like a shortcut to transform your life? Most people do. Perhaps a ritual, a mantra, a vision board, a new affirmation to say in the mirror until it sticks. It is appealing because it feels like progress. At least you’re doing something! Unfortunately, it can also be just a creative way of avoiding the inner work needed for…
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Why the People Who Trigger You Are Your Best Teachers
You may think that the people who trigger you are mean or have something against you. You’re going about your day, and then someone dismisses you, criticizes you, or just talks in a way that makes you cringe. Suddenly, you’re not yourself anymore. You become reactive, defensive, maybe even angry or a bit unhinged. And then, you feel embarrassed. You…
Who Can You Trust? Cultivating Discrimination in the Age of Information and AI
Cultivating discrimination and intuition is essential in today’s world. These are challenging times that can be confusing and overwhelming. We have more access to information than at any other time in history, and yet, somehow, we feel less certain than ever before. Who can we trust when we are constantly flooded with news, opinions, and perspectives pulling our attention in…
Why Jupiter in Leo Is the Boost You Need for Personal and Spiritual Growth
Today (June 30, 2026) is the beginning of the Jupiter in Leo transit that will continue until July 26, 2027. The largest planet in our solar system is traveling through the most radiant, big-hearted sign of the zodiac. If you have felt like something in you has been waiting for permission to show up fully, this transit is going to…
Chiron in Taurus: A New Cycle of Healing Begins
This month comes with a couple of astrological shifts that are quite significant. First, we have Chiron in Taurus starting on June 19 (after spending eight years in Aries), and then Jupiter moves from Cancer to Leo from June 30 till July 26, 2027 (I’ll focus on this transit in a separate blog post). On a side note, this Jupiter…
The Stories We Tell Ourselves: The Hidden Cost of a Fixed Identity
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…
Why It Is Urgent to Deepen Your Spiritual Practices Now
As the world becomes more intense and chaotic, we need to deepen our spiritual practices to remain balanced. But you don’t have to go live in a cave or a monastery; you can integrate them into your everyday activities. Right now, there’s a collective unraveling taking place. People are afraid, reactive, and deeply unsure of what’s real anymore. Old structures…