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in this episode, i discuss what we can learn from craftspeople and artisans about devotion to a practice for a long period of time. i explore the path of mastery and the concept of understanding art forms or techniques on a deeper level to attain greater wisdom.i also touch on the societal pressure to achieve greatness, proficiency, and success at a young age, and how certain distractions can lead us away from pursuing a more meaningful life, in all of its mundane glory.instagrammy websitethe newsletter

in this episode, we discuss:the cost of sacrificing authenticity for connectionthe importance of spirituality and practices of devotionthe ability to be an anomaly in pursuit of something greaterteachings from Hindu philosophies about suffering, freedom, and materialismthe newsletterinstagramwebsite

in this episode, we explore the complex construct of identity and how it is shaped by both internal and external factorswe discuss the role of perception in shaping our identity, the influence of childhood experiences on our internalized belief systems, and the impact of society, culture, environment, & religion on our sense of selfdrawing on jungian psychology, we explore the process of individuation and the importance of letting go of the false self and disidentifying with limiting beliefs. i also share three practices that can facilitate the process of self-discoveryinstagrammy websitethe newsletter

in this episode, we explore the concept of slow living and how it can help us live a more intentional and peaceful life. i discuss the illusion of convenience and the importance of honoring our energy cycles for long-term healththrough personal stories and insights, i offer a reminder that there are other ways of living beyond the structures and systems we have created and consider to be "normal”tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the beauty of slowing down and savoring life's simple momentsdiscussed in this episode: blue zones, eustress vs distress, how to turn routines into ritualsinstagrammy websitethe newsletter

in this episode, i share personal experiences and reflections on the importance of allowing time for processing emotions after experiencing significant life changesdrawing upon the work of psychologist Janina Fisher and the concept of structural dissociation, the episode explores the emotional and physical toll of attempting to suppress difficult emotions & the benefits of creating space for healinginstagrammy websitethe newsletterbooks by Janina Fisher

hi kindred soul, thanks for stopping by. in this first episode i introduce the topics we'll be discussing here. this is a space for sensitive souls seeking to understand themselves and the world around them“wisdom comes, surely, in self-understanding, in self-discovery of the whole structure of oneself, and in the understanding of oneself the ending of sorrow is the beginning of wisdom.” — krishnamurtiplease allow me some grace as i learn to use my new microphone and editing software for the first time. i hope this episode brings you value + peacenew episodes will be uploaded every sunday. follow along to get notified when it comes outinstagrammy websitethe newsletter