Bend, Don't Break: Learning to Flow Again
A personal reflection on the transformation from rigid control to flexible flow, embracing vulnerability and finding strength in adaptability during life's challenges.
Dispatches from a fractured mind navigating fatherhood, masculinity, cultura, and modern collapse — one burning question at a time.
A personal reflection on the transformation from rigid control to flexible flow, embracing vulnerability and finding strength in adaptability during life's challenges.
A raw reflection on the state of democracy, the gap between rhetoric and reality, and the need for genuine systemic change.
A lightweight cognitive system to visually track project intent and mental context through color-coded VS Code title bars.
Dive deeper into specific themes and topics
Inner mastery, parenting, masculine leadership
Human behavior, social dynamics, and mental processes
Reflections on the journey itself — the why, the how, the code of life
Raising resilient children, family dynamics, and personal growth
Documentation of mastery in progress
Digital power, code, and strategic design
Every thought, question, and reflection from the journey through thinking, fatherhood, and cultural navigation
Guía práctica y evolutiva para padres conscientes que desean acompañar la curiosidad corporal de sus hijas desde los 4 hasta los 8 años, con ejemplos reales, estructura emocional y lenguaje protector.
A rhythmic, box-style breathing technique used to cultivate focus, regulate the nervous system, and deepen mind-body awareness.
A 10.5-hour intentional fast and the ritualistic, physiological, and psychological shifts it unlocks.
A simple yet sophisticated recipe for perfectly crispy chicken thighs with a bright citrus finish and sweet honey glaze.
On turning AI into a sacred tool, not a shallow assistant.
A nutritional deep dive comparing beef heart with common meats like chicken, salami, and ham, and how to tactically integrate this organ meat into your diet.
Someone slid into my Bluesky DMs claiming I was chosen. I answered like a god. Here's what really went down.
Esta guía te acompaña paso a paso en la elección, configuración y supervisión consciente de un iPad para niños, con valores boricuas y responsabilidad adulta al centro.
Una guía sencilla y poderosa para cuidar el corazón y la mente de nuestros toddlers en el mundo digital moderno.
A clear, powerful guide for safeguarding the hearts and minds of toddlers and young children in today's online world.
Built my own space: no ads, no feed, just soul + software. A digital forge for legacy, code, and craft. Welcome to builds.software.
Leaving Meta. Reclaiming time, clarity, and creativity.
A complete guide to building a powerful development terminal on Windows 11 using WezTerm, PowerShell 7, Oh-My-Posh, and Zoxide for maximum productivity and intentional workflow.
A deep exploration of authentic leadership, the warrior's dilemma between truth and comfort, and the sacred responsibility of wielding power with grace and ferocity.
Desde la paz, el respeto, y la crianza compartida
I’ve spent the last 14 days rebuilding my nervous system from the ground up after completing assessing and reviewing my intelligence and…
I’ve been thinking a lot about who raised me to be who I am. And I’m preparing an essay about that. But this one is not about that. This…
Inner work is an ongoing process, and there’s some shame involved. Still, the focus should be on awareness, acceptance, and improvement…
An honest breakdown of how fear masquerades as morality in right-wing ideology — and how healing begins with courage, not control.
Practice makes perfect, and overcoming paralysis is no different than any other skill that you could learn and develop by practice.
A reflection on finding contentment and wholeness through simplicity, minimalism, and inner peace rather than material possessions
I used to react aggressively during conflicts for so long and have so many expectations from people. Ironically, I would keep these…
I used to require recipes whenever I cooked anything. About 16 years later, now that I understand some of the cooking components (heating…
Maintaining and honing your tools to maximize efficiency and practice excellence is critical- and elemental. Once one integrates this…
Empathy is such a double-edged sword — the death of a friend’s parent or relative. Relationship struggles can cause harm to someone you…
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Overcoming imposter syndrome is an ongoing process. I have adopted an evidence-based approach to my mental regulation work, a strategy that…
Reflections on humility, personal growth, and the quiet lessons hidden in relationships, silence, and life's daily rituals.
A reflection on the symbols—mythic, fictional, and personal—that remind me of resilience, willpower, and transformation. These are the icons I'd etch into my skin if I ever choose to.
I’ve chosen to be an atheist most of my life, and the older I get, the more I feel a subliminal appetite to believe in a god or some higher…
At the end of March, I thought, “Wow, you are such a loser; you have no pictures to share,” that idea stunned me. Not only do I again…
To be negative, I must assume negativity; to be resentful, I must bear affliction; to be hateful, I must bring hate into my life. To be…
One does not brush curly hair because it becomes Mufasa-like. I tried different brush styles before I noticed this.
Note-to-self!
A curated list of books that have helped me become a more conscious and powerful human being.
A personal reflection on personal growth, self-discovery, and finding meaning in life through continuous learning and emotional development.
A raw and honest reflection on processing emotional pain, self-healing, and the journey towards emotional wellbeing.
A personal reflection on the transformative power of respect, self-worth, and healthy boundaries in personal growth and relationships.
A reflection on the power of self-control, curiosity, and value-based decision making in personal growth and emotional regulation.
A personal reflection on conscious parenting, modeling behaviors, and the importance of leading by example.
A personal reflection on dealing with emotional pain, accountability, and personal growth through challenging times.
Only after defining my core values was I able to understand my morality and how truthful I was with myself.
A personal journey of transformation through therapy, self-reflection, and aligning actions with core values, leading to profound personal growth and improved relationships.
A personal journey of self-discovery through creating a life statement, exploring the gap between values and actions, and finding clarity in personal identity.
A journey through self-awareness, challenging negative self-talk, and discovering the transformative power of value-based decision making in everyday life.