Rowing Away from the Rocks
In many cultures, prayer begins at the edge of agency. Not in the sense that it replaces effort, though that is how it is sometimes caricatured, and not in the sense that it guarantees rescue, which is often how it is sold. Prayer, in its oldest public form, tends to appear where the human hand reaches its limit. It is a language for admitting scale: the sea is larger than the boat, the weather larger than the…
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The Christed Girl and the Age of Withheld Resurrection
(On Power, Sacrifice, and Why Our Stories Can No Longer Finish the Myth) Every age tells the story it most needs to hear, often before it understands what that story is doing or why it has begun to repeat itself. When societies are stable, stories tend toward ornament and innovation. When societies fracture, narrative returns to a more ancient function: orientation. Meaning arrives not as explanation, but as structure capable of holding uncertainty without collapse. Ours is…
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When Reason Reaches Its Limit and Love Keeps Going
(Marguerite Porete, the medieval mystic who treated the inner life like evidence) There is a kind of courage that does not arrive bearing the recognizable signals of bravery. It is often mistaken for stubbornness or withdrawal, in part because it does not ask to be understood. It unfolds inwardly, without announcement, anchored not in belief or defiance but in the steadiness of something already encountered and therefore no longer in need of corroboration. In the early years…
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Why I Switched to Mushroom Coffee… And Why You Might Too
Let’s start with the truth: I didn’t think I’d be that person: the one who starts raving about mushrooms in their coffee like a kombucha-brewing wizard with a vision board. But here we are. If you’re reading this, you’re probably curious, skeptical, or just tired of the jitter-crash-repeat cycle that comes with regular coffee. Same. That’s why I switched to Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee, and yeah, I got you a 20% discount to try it, too. The upgrade my mornings needed.…
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What the Left Hand Knows
On Elijah, the Silenced Limb, and the Quiet Intelligence Within Us There is a strange and persistent pattern in the stories we inherit and the bodies we occupy: power is celebrated in spectacle, while wisdom almost always arrives in absence. We remember Elijah calling fire from the sky, challenging hundreds of prophets with drenched altars and visible proof. It is the moment that lingers as loud, decisive, and cinematic. The kind of authority cultures learn to trust…
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The Threshold Between Power and Permission
There is a kind of power that strikes from above;loud, visible, voted for by the masses.It lifts swords, wins wars, commands rooms.It is dominant by design, trained to perform. And then;there is the power that does not ask to be seen.It doesn’t need an audience.It doesn’t arrive with lightning.It arrives with listening.It is recessive not by weakness,but by refinement. Dominant traits show first.They rush to the surface,like children who need to be praised.But the recessive carries the…
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Where We Merge and Meet
In a single breath, it became clear that I was an integral component of a vast reality—tiny, yes, but inseparable from the whole. When I first stepped into the circle of these individuals, I found them agreeable enough, though I felt they resided in a realm I couldn’t quite enter. I would greet them in their familiar gathering place, exchange polite words, and slip away without a second thought. Then, in a way I couldn’t rationally explain,…
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The Hope Within Rejection: Truth as a Portal to Optimism
Simone de Beauvoir’s assertion that rejecting lies and pretense is an act of hope invites us to reframe what we often dismiss as pessimism. “I am committed to looking reality in the face,” she declares in All Said and Done, dismantling the notion that truth-seeking is inherently bleak. In a world saturated with external and self – created illusions, the choice to confront reality becomes a radical act of faith in its transformative power. This faith does not wear the glimmering…
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Oh Brother
Infinite Creator reminds me that each being mirrors my consciousness, reflecting back the complexities of human experience. When another brings me offense, guide me to see not a separate, imperfect individual but a soul navigating the illusion of separation as I am. May I hold space for them in my heart, granting patience, understanding, and compassion as naturally as I would extend to a beloved companion, recognizing that what they project outwardly is merely an invitation for…
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The Bridal Chamber
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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Catatonia and Neural Debugging
Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
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The Ultimate Work of Love
Every business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success.
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The Eyes of Power and Justice
The magic that emerges from effective collaboration is undeniable. When diverse minds converge with a shared purpose, the results can be transformative.
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SINE QUA NON
What fosters effective teamwork? It’s not just about grouping individuals together and hoping for the best. It’s about cultivating an environment where trust, open communication, mutual respect, and a shared vision converge.
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The Inner Hexagram: Mapping the Mind’s Weather
In an ever-shifting business landscape, adaptability isn’t just a trait—it’s a competitive advantage. Companies that embrace change, learn from challenges, and pivot when necessary are the ones that not only survive but also thrive in uncertain environments.
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The Brilliant Lamp 