Are We So Busy Building a Better Life That We're Forgetting to Live It?
Have you ever told yourself, "I'll be happy when..."?
Inspired by Hartmut Rosa's theory of resonance, I explore the paradox of pursuing happiness, the difference between achievement and fulfillment, and why a meaningful life may have less to do with what we accumulate and more to do with how we experience the world along the way.
Perhaps the goal isn't to remain happy indefinitely, but to remain capable of being moved by life as it changes.
Becoming the Person You Envision: Leadership, Self-Awareness, and the Courage to Evolve
Who are we becoming, and how much of that journey can we truly plan? Revisiting my early leadership vision, I reflect on self-awareness, ambition, professional identity, and the ways new experiences challenge what we think we know. An exploration of leadership as an ongoing process of learning, questioning, and evolving.
The Patterns We Inherit
Some of the patterns we carry began long before we were born. Reflecting on my own family history, I explore how intergenerational trauma, childhood experiences, and relationships shape who we become—and how self-awareness, compassion, and intentional choices can help us break cycles and create a different future.
“I Have No Clue Who I Am”: How Values Can Help Build Identity
If you’ve ever thought, “I have no clue who I am,” you’re not alone. Identity can feel blurry after trauma, survival mode, people-pleasing, or years of living by other people’s expectations. This post explores how values can help you reconnect with what matters, make more aligned choices, and build a stronger sense of self one small step at a time.
How to Build Identity Through Values
"I have no clue who I am." If this sounds familiar, you might be suffering from a gap between your "Real Self" and your "Ideal Self." This post explores how identifying your core values like Benevolence, Resilience, and Growth, can help you build a stronger, more authentic identity.
From Fearing Wrinkles to Embracing the Journey: How I Made Peace with Death and the Afterlife
I used to think I'd rather die young than get old. This is the story of how my perspective on both death and the afterlife completely transformed—from fearing age to celebrating it, and from a belief in Heaven and Hell to an embrace of reincarnation. A personal journey of deconstruction and discovery.
Mind Over Money: Unpacking My Personal Financial Paradigm
Our relationship with money is often written for us long before we earn our first dollar. In this deeply personal and academic post, I explore my own 'money paradigm,' shaped by experiences with homelessness, foster care, and cultural expectations. I unpack the psychological concepts of 'money scripts' and 'money disorders' to understand my own self-destructive financial behaviors and begin building a healthier future.