#personal-growth

A personal reflection on the transformation from rigid control to flexible flow, embracing vulnerability and finding strength in adaptability during life's challenges.

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.

Someone slid into my Bluesky DMs claiming I was chosen. I answered like a god. Here's what really went down.

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 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…

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.

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…

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.