Originals
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- Shadow Work Framework: 5 Stages of Breaking Open to IntegrationThere’s a breaking happening in collective consciousness that nobody has language for yet. The competence-capacity gap: functioning at high professional capacity while internally fragmenting under experiences the culture has noContinue reading “Shadow Work Framework: 5 Stages of Breaking Open to Integration”
- Shadow Work as Species-Level Healing: A Framework Built from Decades of Breaking and IntegrationThere’s a specific kind of breaking happening right now in the collective consciousness that nobody has language for yet. It shows up as competence on the outside—people functioning, achieving, maintainingContinue reading “Shadow Work as Species-Level Healing: A Framework Built from Decades of Breaking and Integration”
- Roan: The One Who Walked AloneIn a land shaped by unwritten laws and unspoken expectations, there arose a figure whom no one quite understood. The villages called him Roan—a stranger with no banners, prophet’s robes,Continue reading “Roan: The One Who Walked Alone”
- The Awakening Chronicles: Why This Story Matters Now More Than EverWhen Wisdom Traditions Fail, What’s Left? I spent years in libraries, therapy, monasteries and churches, studying texts written by people who claimed to have unlocked consciousness—ancient maps drawn by mysticsContinue reading “The Awakening Chronicles: Why This Story Matters Now More Than Ever”
- The Path That Unifies: Why Jesus’ Call to Altruism Stands Out Amid the World’s Spiritual TraditionsEvery civilization, every lineage of seekers, has shared teachings about suffering, inner work, and the journey into the unknown. Even as that current runs wide and deep across time, there’sContinue reading “The Path That Unifies: Why Jesus’ Call to Altruism Stands Out Amid the World’s Spiritual Traditions”
- Creating a Safe Environment for People to Operate Together: Wisdom from E.F. Schumacher’s “Small is Beautiful”In an era marked by increasing organizational complexity, environmental crises, and social fragmentation, E.F. Schumacher’s 1973 masterwork Small is Beautiful: A Study of Economics as if People Mattered offers profoundContinue reading “Creating a Safe Environment for People to Operate Together: Wisdom from E.F. Schumacher’s “Small is Beautiful””
- The Vatican’s Historic Repudiation of the Doctrine of DiscoveryOn March 30, 2023, the Vatican formally repudiated the ‘Doctrine of Discovery’—a seismic step in addressing centuries of colonial injustice and reframing Church teaching on Indigenous rights.
- Malidoma Patrice Somé — Bridge Between African Wisdom and Western WorldsIn response to one of my readers comments that my work reminded them of this author, I conducted research and share here: Malidoma Patrice Somé: Bridge Between African Wisdom andContinue reading “Malidoma Patrice Somé — Bridge Between African Wisdom and Western Worlds”
- When the Pedestal Cracks: Reimagining Leadership, Power, and Personal DisciplineThere’s a moment of reckoning most of us encounter at some point in our lives. It hits like a jolt, often when we’re staring at the very systems, individuals, orContinue reading “When the Pedestal Cracks: Reimagining Leadership, Power, and Personal Discipline”
- The Collective Shadow: Reflections on Legacy, Chaos, and ChangeSometimes, I find myself in silent dialogue with the dead—my father, grandfather, mentors, and friends who shaped me. These conversations linger in my psyche, their voices etched into my being.Continue reading “The Collective Shadow: Reflections on Legacy, Chaos, and Change”
- The Silent Struggle: Navigating Trauma, Chronic Pain, and the Journey to HealingIn a world that often prioritizes superficial aspirations and quick solutions, the silent struggles of trauma and chronic pain frequently go unnoticed or misunderstood. These experiences, though deeply personal, areContinue reading “The Silent Struggle: Navigating Trauma, Chronic Pain, and the Journey to Healing”
- The Allure and Pitfalls of Scale: A Veteran’s PerspectiveHaving spent years navigating the high-stakes world of oil and gas deals, I’ve witnessed firsthand the contrasting realities of “big” versus “small” operations. I oversaw the construction of narratives forContinue reading “The Allure and Pitfalls of Scale: A Veteran’s Perspective”
- Engaging Artificial Intelligence in The War on Psychological TargetingThe digital age has ushered in an era of unprecedented connectivity and convenience, but it has also exposed a fundamental vulnerability in human nature. Despite growing awareness of data privacyContinue reading “Engaging Artificial Intelligence in The War on Psychological Targeting”
- Disrupting Distortions in RealityHave you ever felt like you’re living in a world that doesn’t quite fit? Like the rules and expectations handed down to us from generations past are holding us backContinue reading “Disrupting Distortions in Reality”
- Balance!
- Why is population growth slowing
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Part X)Do we need to find new ways to connect with each other? I mean, social media, facebook, match.com, the Internet … oh my, how life has changed in the pastContinue reading “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Part X)”
- The Meaning of Our Lives: Faced with Depth Patience and FaithBest I can tell , most of us come here with specific lessons and purposes that are revealed to us at various points in our lives, if ever to ourContinue reading “The Meaning of Our Lives: Faced with Depth Patience and Faith”
- The “F” WordForgiveness is a word that intrigued me since I was a kid.I’ve shared this with others, even groups and families, with little response that would indicate a depth of understanding.Continue reading “The “F” Word”
- Manifesto in CourageSurprisingly, a major obstacle to dealing with trauma or chronic pain is being taken seriously by others. Equally shocking is to learn how so many of us are out ofContinue reading “Manifesto in Courage”
- The Newborn CelebrantIn time the claws return, surface to our view, In shadows, the recess of a celebration. They revel in the fool and celebrant. Basking, festering in faint victory. Destined toContinue reading “The Newborn Celebrant”
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