When the Light Burns Instead of Warms We love to talk about light like it’s always soft. Like sunlight filtered through lace or candlelight on a quiet night. But what happens when the light gets brighter than we bargained for? What if it doesn’t calm but confronts? The truth is: Light isn’t always gentle. Sometimes, […]
Upskill or Uplevel? The peril of hashtag’s over soul value.
When Learning Becomes Another Leash Everyone online was preaching upskill or up-level to reinvention. Loud calls made to “stay relevant” and “up-level your brand.” So, I did what many of us do. I signed up for a copywriting certification. It was meant to sharpen my skills, and give me an edge. And technically, it did. […]
Actually Speaking Truth in the Challenge and Shadow of War
A Personal Reflection I hesitated before writing this. Not because I lacked conviction, but because I know how easily the world spins truth into sides. But when your spirit stirs, when peace is being threatened not by the people, but by the power-holders behind closed doors—you speak. You must speak. I’ve followed what’s happening with […]
Official Job Crafting Not Useful as Reclaiming Your Soul?
Why Job Crafting Looks Good—But It Still Feels Wrong There was a time when I believed all I needed was a little more responsibility, more creativity, and more recognition. So I asked for it. I crafted, I adjusted, I made my work “meaningful.” But something still felt off. It was like lighting a candle in […]
Best to Stop Trying to Fit-In & Fulfill Your Unique Path
The Wrong Question It happened in a beige conference room with fluorescent lights humming above and a fresh pot of coffee and pastries on the side table. I was seated at the long end of the table during our quarterly labor union meeting. I nodded along while the executive director discussed quarterly status of labor […]
Micro-Moments New Mission: Finding Purpose in the Present
What if you’ve been looking for purpose in all the wrong places? For years, I believed I needed a grand mission. A calling. Something that sounded noble on a resume and resonated like a TED Talk. But what if that mindset—so often celebrated in self-help books and spiritual seminars—is just another echo of a system […]
Your Why Won’t Save You But It Might Hack You Free
The Myth of the Perfect Why I used to believe that finding my “why” would save me.Save me from burnout.Save me from mediocrity.Save me from the slow ache of unexpressed dreams. But here’s the truth I learned the hard way:Your “why” can’t save you—but it might just set you free. We’ve been sold a shiny […]
The Myths of the Virtuous Savior: Why Rescue is Rare
We were raised to wait for heroes From bedtime stories to campaign speeches, we’re taught to believe someone will come along and “do the right thing.” A leader. A protector. A moral compass. The one with integrity. But what happens when the people we elected to lead turn away from the very virtues we entrusted […]
Purpose as a Social Construct: Breaking Free from the Herd
Embrace Your Unwritten Story We’ve all heard the call to find our “purpose” in life. But what if I told you that the pressure to discover purpose isn’t some divine force—it’s a societal construct? From childhood, we’re told that purpose means work. That it must involve serving others, making an impact, or contributing in measurable […]
Unlock the Gift of Ancient Wisdom for Work-Life Harmony
Bridging the Past with the Present In today’s speed-fest world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The constant pull between work, family, and self-care can create an exhausting cycle of stress. But what if the answers to finding balance have already been passed down for centuries? Ancient wisdom, particularly from Buddhism, offers a timeless approach to […]