When was the last time you really let loose, moved without inhibition, and allowed yourself to play? If it’s been a while, you’re not alone—many of us leave play behind as we move through adulthood, thinking it’s something only children get to do. But here’s the thing: play isn’t just for kids. In fact, play is a powerful tool for anyone, of any age, to unlock creativity, elevate energy, and connect with their most authentic selves. 

Journaling isn’t just a trendy way to unwind or reflect; it’s an ancient practice with roots that stretch deep into human history. Across cultures and eras, writing, drawing, and storytelling have been used to process, reflect, and expand awareness. Today, journaling has evolved into a versatile tool, embracing methods grounded in ancient wisdom, backed by scientific research, and even used in energy work to help us let go of what no longer serves us.

Today, we’re diving into a topic and an energy that I’ve been working on for quite some time: resilience. And specifically, I want to explore why so many of us avoid discomfort—whether physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual—and how leaning into those uncomfortable moments can be one of the most transformative things we ever do.

If you’re starting to examine your own commitments, it’s worth asking yourself: “Who or what am I really committed to?” Is it someone else’s expectations, your past decisions, or your own growth and happiness? 

To begin with, I want to break down the concept of hierarchical thinking—a framework that often places things, people, emotions, and experiences on a linear scale of “higher” or “lower,” “better” or “worse.” While this approach may help us organize certain thoughts or tasks, it can also limit our understanding and acceptance of the full spectrum of existence. Today, let’s explore another perspective: the spherical, where everything exists within an unconditional loving whole.

Embodiment. It's one of those words that gets thrown around a lot, especially in spiritual and self-development spaces, but what does it really mean? And more importantly, how do we actually live it?

For me, embodiment is about living and breathing something so fully that it becomes second nature—like writing your name on a piece of paper. You don’t think about it; you just do it.

I believe that our moment-to-moment choices are our creations. Whether it’s something as simple as deciding what to eat for lunch or as profound as how we express ourselves in a conversation, we are constantly creating our lives. So when I tuned into the energy of creation, I received a question from my higher self for you and me and for all of us…

When we start to see how hierarchy shows up in our lives, we can make room for more of our authentic selves to come through. This is where the magic happens, because the more aware we are, the more aligned we can be with our higher selves.

Trust is about having confidence in myself and my decisions. It’s about knowing that even if I don’t have all the answers, I’ll figure things out as I go. But trust is a deeply personal thing, and its definition can change from person to person, moment to moment. So take a second to think: What does trust mean to you?

Unity consciousness means living from a heart-centered connection to all that is. It’s the awareness that we are all deeply interconnected—humans, animals, nature, and beyond this physical reality—everything. In this state of being, we don’t see the world through a lens of division, but rather through love, empathy, and mutual respect. But how do we embody unity consciousness when the world is so divisive?

Let’s start by acknowledging this: shadows aren’t inherently bad. They’re part of who we are, and as uncomfortable as they may feel at times, they can offer us profound opportunities for growth. The key is to understand and work with them, rather than fear or reject them.

Self-love. It’s one of the essential pieces of the puzzle when it comes to living more in alignment with our higher selves. We’re all on different paths, doing the inner work that brings us closer to our true, authentic selves. But here’s the thing – this journey of self-love? It’s not linear. It’s messy, it’s personal, and it’s always evolving.