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Bend, Don't Break: Learning to Flow Again
A personal essay about the psychological toll of extreme self-optimization, the breakdown of a 33-value system, and the path toward flexible strength through acceptance and presence.
🧘🏽♂️ Integration & Growth
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Total Concentration Breathing (4-Second Intervals)
A rhythmic, box-style breathing technique used to cultivate focus, regulate the nervous system, and deepen mind-body awareness.
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Fasting from Dawn to Dusk: A Metabolic Ritual
A 10.5-hour intentional fast and the ritualistic, physiological, and psychological shifts it unlocks.
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The Underrated Superfood: Why Beef Heart Should Be on Your Plate
Nutritional comparison of beef heart with common meats, showing its iron, B12, zinc, and CoQ10 content. Includes cooking methods and ways to add it to your diet.
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Mercy Through the Blade: The Silent Law of Leadership
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.
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🧠 My Mental Health Routine (Unfiltered)
I’ve spent the last 14 days rebuilding my nervous system from the ground up after completing assessing and reviewing my intelligence and…
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Who, really, raised me?
A deep dive into the fictional characters that shaped my values, from childhood cartoons to adult anime. Discover how Samurai X, Dragon Ball Z, Berserk, and especially One Punch Man's Saitama became my true mentors, teaching me about discipline, brotherhood, pain as power, and the loneliness of mastery.
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On Simplicity and Peace of Mind
A reflection on finding contentment and wholeness through simplicity, minimalism, and inner peace rather than material possessions
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Sharpen Your Tools
Maintaining and honing your tools to maximize efficiency and practice excellence is critical- and elemental. Once one integrates this…
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Conquering Imposter Syndrome with Evidence-Based Journaling
Method for managing imposter syndrome through structured self-reflection. Shows how documenting professional achievements can build authentic confidence.
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The inner work truly never ends.
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…
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On Feeling Overpowered
Note-to-self!
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On Limits, Growth, and the Meaning of My Life
A personal reflection on personal growth, self-discovery, and finding meaning in life through continuous learning and emotional development.
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Reflections From a Tough Weekend
A raw and honest reflection on processing emotional pain, self-healing, and the journey towards emotional wellbeing.
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Notes on Respect
A personal reflection on the transformative power of respect, self-worth, and healthy boundaries in personal growth and relationships.
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Notes On Self-Control
A reflection on the power of self-control, curiosity, and value-based decision making in personal growth and emotional regulation.
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Some Notes on Overcoming Emotional Pain
A personal reflection on dealing with emotional pain, accountability, and personal growth through challenging times.
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Writings that touch on Integration & Growth as a secondary topic
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Quién Soy Hoy: Un Reporte de Progreso de Recuperación
Por qué escribo, por qué necesito marcos sistemáticos para funciones humanas básicas, y cómo se ve la recuperación del narcisismo y codependencia en la práctica.
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Who I Am Today: A Recovery Progress Report
Why I write, why I need systematic frameworks for basic human functions, and what recovery from narcissism and codependency actually looks like in practice.
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An Hour of Hair Brushing: What My Daughter Taught Me About Time
Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is sit still with your daughter and brush her hair for an hour.
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I Became What I Used to Mock
When an AI mirror shows you who you've become - a raw reflection on transformation, humility, and the unconscious arrogance of growth
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🖼️ VS Code Title Bar Signaling System
A lightweight cognitive system to visually track project intent and mental context through color-coded VS Code title bars.
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Lemon-Pepper Chicken Thighs with Post-Bake Raw Honey Finish
Recipe for crispy chicken thighs baked on a wire rack with lemon-pepper seasoning and honey glaze. Includes cooking steps and storage tips.
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Customizing ChatGPT: Crafting a Mirror, Not a Mirrorball
Approach to AI customization focused on integrity and reflection rather than productivity. Shows how to configure ChatGPT based on personal values for authentic self-expression.
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What Happens When You Leave the Algorithm Behind
Leaving Meta. Reclaiming time, clarity, and creativity.
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☀️ Pa’ la nena que vive en ti
Desde la paz, el respeto, y la crianza compartida
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You are Joking, Right?
Inner work is an ongoing process, and there’s some shame involved. Still, the focus should be on awareness, acceptance, and improvement…
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On the application of empathy and compassion
I used to react aggressively during conflicts for so long and have so many expectations from people. Ironically, I would keep these…
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On cooking… on everything… and foundations!
I used to require recipes whenever I cooked anything. About 16 years later, now that I understand some of the cooking components (heating…
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Briefly on Empathy as a Double-Edged Sword
Discussion of empathy's challenges, including how sensitivity to suffering can lead to overwhelm. Explores the tension between compassion and self-preservation.
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Brief Notes on Finding Serenity in Self-Control
Reflection on self-control as a path to serenity. Explores the balance between natural desires and conscious restraint in the context of personal values.
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Learning is a Construction of the Self
Reflections on humility, personal growth, and the quiet lessons hidden in relationships, silence, and life's daily rituals.
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Note to Self: To Be or What Not to Be
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…
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Things I have learned this week regarding a 4-year old’s long curly hair
One does not brush curly hair because it becomes Mufasa-like. I tried different brush styles before I noticed this.
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Some Books for Self-Transcendence
A curated list of books that have helped me become a more conscious and powerful human being.
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Note to Self: On Being a Conscious Parent
A personal reflection on conscious parenting, modeling behaviors, and the importance of leading by example.
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The Definition and Practice of My Core Values Make Me Free
Only after defining my core values was I able to understand my morality and how truthful I was with myself.
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Transforming My Life Through the Application of What I Value
Personal story of four years of therapy and habit changes. Shows how aligning daily actions with core values led to improved mental health and relationships.
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Why Creating a Life Statement Has Helped Me So Much
A personal journey of self-discovery through creating a life statement, exploring the gap between values and actions, and finding clarity in personal identity.
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On Self-Discovery, Self-Awareness, Value-Based Living
A journey through self-awareness, challenging negative self-talk, and discovering the transformative power of value-based decision making in everyday life.