I recently had one of those profound spiritual experiences that feels like fate—a turning point that shifts your life forever. This time, though, I was fully conscious of it while it was happening. Meeting my new teacher, David Ji, a Zen master, came at just the right moment. As I navigate recovery from a majorContinueContinue reading “A “Chance Encounter” with Wisdom: The Teacher Appears (Understanding the Kleshas and Finding Peace)”
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Stoicism: A Path to Mental Healing
Generally speaking, we all live in a reality where everything moves very quickly. Technology keeps us constantly connected, responsibilities pull us in many directions, and the demands of daily life rarely pause. This fast pace can leave us feeling overwhelmed, struggling to find a moment of calm. In times like these, many of us areContinueContinue reading “Stoicism: A Path to Mental Healing”
Election Day: A Reflection on Our Past, Our Present, and the Power of Our Hearts
Today is Election Day, a day that traditionally stands as a reminder of the core ideals America was founded upon: freedom, equality, and the promise that every voice matters. Since the birth of our nation, Election Day has symbolized more than just a democratic process. It’s been a ritual where the people—regardless of background, beliefs,ContinueContinue reading “Election Day: A Reflection on Our Past, Our Present, and the Power of Our Hearts”
Beyond the Breaking Point: Compassion Fatigue
In our last post, I wanted to encourage the empaths by acknowledging the challenges empaths face in today’s world—a world that often doesn’t prioritize or understand the immense emotional weight we carry. While our ability to feel deeply allows us to connect and uplift, it can also lead to a kind of silent burnout knownContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Breaking Point: Compassion Fatigue”
The Secret Chord: A Reflection on Faith, Music, and the Notes Between
Music has always held a sacred place in our spiritual lives. Across cultures and centuries, from chants and hymns to tribal drums and whispered prayers, music has served as a bridge between the human and the divine. There’s a reason for this—something about the resonance of music reaches beyond words and thoughts, tapping directly intoContinueContinue reading “The Secret Chord: A Reflection on Faith, Music, and the Notes Between”
Meeting the Me I’m Becoming in a Letter from a Friend I’ve Never Met
This morning, something remarkable happened. It was one of those rare moments when reality seems to blur with something more ethereal—something that felt like déjà vu and destiny intertwined. The kind of moment where you find yourself questioning if it’s really happening, or if it’s just a beautiful figment of a dream. It all beganContinueContinue reading “Meeting the Me I’m Becoming in a Letter from a Friend I’ve Never Met”
You Are Not Broken.
There’s a crucial distinction I’ve come to understand between respecting ourselves and trying to fix ourselves. Not in the way we’re often taught to respect ourselves in Western culture—a respect based on achievement, status, and conforming to societal norms—but rather a deeper, spiritual respect that embraces our true essence. This realization can be liberating, butContinueContinue reading “You Are Not Broken.”
The Twin Tree Project 