The Black Box Within

The Black Box Within

Wait, hang on—why would I want to know my dark side? Do I even have one? If you keep getting triggered by the same things, over and over again, there’s a wound there. The “dark side” isn’t some evil part of us—it’s where we store pain, the wounds we’ve accepted as...
Breaking Free from the Outcome Trap

Breaking Free from the Outcome Trap

We’ve been conditioned to measure success by outcomes—by what others can see, validate, or approve. When we focus solely on results, we freeze. The fear of failure—or even success—can become paralyzing because we’re not just thinking about our own journey; we’re...
Scripted Support: The Inauthenticity That Breaks Us

Scripted Support: The Inauthenticity That Breaks Us

I buy good stuff. Not because I’m rich, but because I can’t stand calling customer support. The scripted responses. The forced politeness. The lack of real human interaction. It’s a painful experience for me, and I’m not joking. Here’s the thing—those scripts exist...
Raw and Real

Raw and Real

Vulnerability is not weakness—it’s truth in its rawest form. When someone lays their wounds bare before you, it’s not for pity; it’s trust. A moment of realness in a world full of masks. Pause. Recognize the weight of that moment. Even if you didn’t ask for it, it’s a...