We all have an inner world—a landscape filled with our experiences, thoughts, feelings, struggles, dreams, and all the drama that makes up our lives. Yet so often, this rich internal space remains terra incognita, even…
Date Archives February 2024
The Paradox of Wu Wei: How to Win by Letting Go
The ancient Taoist text, the Tao Te Ching, speaks of a state called Wu Wei, typically translated as “non-action” or “non-doing.” But this is misleading. Wu Wei does not refer to literally doing nothing or…
Dare to Bloom: How Facing Fears Unlocks Our Greatest Selves
Introduction “Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure….
“Who Am I?” vs. “What Can I Achieve?”: Choosing the Right Personal Journey
People often ask me what’s the difference between personal growth and personal development. While many people use the terms “personal growth” and “personal development” interchangeably, there are some distinct differences between these two concepts that…
The Luminous Landscape: How Thoughts Construct Our Inner World
Our thoughts form the foundation of our inner world, the vast, luminous landscape of private experience. Simply put, a thought is anything that occupies the mind, from fleeting observations to long-held beliefs. Yet thoughts don’t…
How to Gain Control Over Your Emotions
Microlearning Welcome to this microlearning module on how to gain control over your emotions. This module is audio-based so make sure you’re in an environment where you can listen to the content or wear headphones….
The Wolf as a Spirit Animal
I recently went on a series of shamanic journeys to find and connect with my spirit animal. On the first journey, I met a leopard, but it turns out the leopard was there to guide…
Living in the Present Moment
I stumbled across the best metaphor to describe living in the present moment. It’s from the book The Tao of Daily Life by Derek Lin.
The Power of Perception: How Our Words Shape Reality
The words we use to describe our lives have an uncanny way of shaping our reality. The stories we tell ourselves and the language we use to frame our circumstances dictate how we perceive and…
Brilliance Within
Audiogram #217: Brillance Within
The Power and Mystery of Solitude
The power of solitude is indeed great and beyond our full comprehension. When we retreat into the quiet sanctuary of solitude, we open ourselves up to profound insights and revelations from within. In the stillness,…
Masculine Courage and Feminine Receptivity
I’ve recently reconnected with creating mandalas. Over the past couple of days, I made this mandala and spent time contemplating its meaning. Through intuition, I received an insightful message from my inner wisdom.
Embracing Connectivity and Empathy: Lessons from Shamanic Teachings
Shamanism, one of the most ancient spiritual practices known to humanity, traces its roots back to the earliest civilizations, where it was integral to the fabric of daily life. This holistic tradition sees the world…