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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated—borderline obsessed—with the concept of appreciation. Not just in my personal life, but in my professional work, in how I build relationships, lead teams, and move through the world.

Gratitude is beautiful. It softens us, opens our hearts, and helps us see what we have instead of what’s missing. But over the years, I’ve come to realize something: gratitude is not enough.

Appreciation takes us further.

Appreciation is active. It’s when we not only notice something good, but we take the time to name it, to express it, to let another person feel seen, valued, and acknowledged. It’s the difference between quietly feeling thankful for your friend and telling them, “You bring so much joy into my life. I love how you always know how to make me laugh.”

This book—Gratitude Is Not Enough, Appreciation Is the Way—has been on my…

When I picked up The Courage to Be Disliked, I wasn’t familiar with Alfred Adler or his teachings, but this book changed that in such a delightful and eye-opening way. It’s not just a self-help book—it’s a conversation, a Socratic dialogue between a wise philosopher and a skeptical young student. The format pulled me in immediately; it felt like I was a fly on the wall, listening to an intellectual sparring match.

What struck me most was how practical and relatable Adler’s ideas became through the dialogue. The concept of not relying on external validation to define your worth isn’t new, but the way the authors unpack it makes it feel fresh and applicable. At times, I found myself frustrated with the young student’s persistent doubts, but that frustration was part of the magic—it mirrored the resistance we all feel when confronted with ideas that challenge us.

I loved this…

This week, we dive into What the #$! Do We (K)now!?*, a groundbreaking documentary from 2004 that still feels incredibly relevant today. I’ve watched it several times, often with friends and family, and every time, it sparks the most fascinating, deep, and fun conversations about what’s possible.

It’s one of those rare films that feels both profound and playful, making big, abstract ideas like quantum physics and consciousness feel engaging and accessible. The film challenges conventional ideas about reality and consciousness.

It invites us to question the nature of existence, explore the interconnectedness of all things, and reflect on how our beliefs and intentions shape the world around us.

Watching this film feels like stepping into a rabbit hole of endless possibilities. It offers clear and engaging explanations of complex concepts—ideas that are simultaneously grounded in science and soaring into the realm of spirituality. I found it fascinating to revisit…

One of the most powerful realizations I’ve had on this path of consciousness is that life rarely offers clear, clean answers. More often, it asks us to hold things that seem to contradict each other. To hold sadness and joy. Fear and love. The known and the mystery.

This is the Law of Polarity—an ancient teaching that tells us everything exists on a spectrum. That light and dark, pleasure and pain, expansion and contraction, are not enemies—they are two expressions of the same essence. Different degrees of the same energy.

When I first encountered this idea, it stayed in my mind. I understood it intellectually. But over time, it’s become something I experience more and more in my body, in my relationships, in the way I move through the world.

Lately, I’ve had days where I’ve felt what seemed like opposing emotions at once—grief and joy, exhaustion and inspiration. And instead…

Wild by Jean-Marc Vallée is a film that speaks to deep parts of my soul. Watching Cheryl Strayed muster the courage to embark on her solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail leaves me in awe every time. Her grit, her willingness to face herself and her pain, and her perseverance through unimaginable challenges are qualities I deeply admire. If I’m honest, even in my darkest moments, I’ve never been able to summon the kind of boldness she displays. Her journey feels both unreachable and inspiring, a beacon that whispers, "Healing is possible, even in the wilderness of your heart."

Journaling plays such a profound role in her story, and it resonates with my own life. Like Cheryl, I’ve used journaling as a tool for reflection, grief, and self-discovery. It’s my lifeline during the storms of life—a space to process emotions, capture realizations, and find a way forward. Her words, "What…

There’s something about birthdays that makes you pause.

Not always in a grand, confetti-filled kind of way—but in a quiet, reflective one. At least that’s how it’s always been for me. I’ve never really been the type to make a big deal out of my birthday. I usually prefer to keep things intimate—time with the people I love most, something simple and meaningful.

But this year, as September arrives and my birthday approaches, I want to take the opportunity to reflect—not on the celebration itself, but on what it represents.

Because here’s what I know for sure:

Life is worth celebrating. Every single breath of it.

Claves para resignificar el “nido vacío” desde la conciencia y el amor.

La vida familiar tiene ciclos, y uno de los más desafiantes llega cuando los hijos comienzan a volar por sí mismos. La casa se siente distinta, las rutinas cambian y, de pronto, nos descubrimos con más tiempo, con más espacio… y con una mezcla de orgullo y nostalgia en el corazón. A esta etapa muchos la llaman “nido vacío”, pero ese término suele sonar a pérdida, a carencia, a ausencia.

Prefiero mirarlo de otra manera: no es un vacío, es un vuelo. Nuestros hijos no se van, se lanzan a la vida. Y nosotros, aunque los extrañemos, también renacemos con ellos. Lo que alguna vez se vivió como dependencia diaria ahora se transforma en un vínculo más libre, más maduro y más profundo.

Este artículo es una invitación a transformar la mirada sobre esta etapa: de un tiempo…