Isaac Newton once wrote, “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” The same can be said of my own life. In my own experience, working for incredibly accomplished individuals opened up opportunities that stretched me beyond my outermost limits. While imparting their wisdom…

Three Transformations of the Spirit A powerful metaphor altered how I thought about self-discovery and transformation. German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche called it the Three Transformations of the Spirit. These metamorphosis are symbolically represented by the camel, the lion, and the child. In his view, many people long to reshape the…

A tigress was pregnant and starving when she came upon a little herd of goats. And in her zeal she pounced too hard. The goats scattered, and she brought about the birth of her little one and died herself. The goats came back to where they’d been, and they had…

Do you know what poverty, inequality, and discrimination have in common? Neither of them would exist if all people in the world were as kind as all of you for allowing me the privilege to share yet another story. “Tell me the weight of a snowflake,” a sparrow asked a…

Looking back, it’s funny how I once thought my happiness depended on receiving other people’s approval. Reshaping my personality to suit their moods conditioned me to become chameleon-like, lacking any personal sense of authenticity. That is until a shift in perspective awakened me to the source of true happiness, myself. …

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Have you ever visited the richest place on Earth? If not, I highly recommend making the journey. It’s even closer than you might think. So where exactly is this supposed kingdom of wealth? Look no farther than your everyday, garden variety cemetery. Consider all of the hidden talents, abilities, or…

Journey towards bliss. Marcus Aurelius once wrote, “Everything you hear is an opinion, not a fact. And everything you see is a perception, not the truth.” So, I’ve made it a habit of finding my own truth while disregarding any opinions that don’t build me up in some way. …

Sacrifice and bliss. Taking up a life of travel can often involve daily expenses that can eat away at your budget fast. So on many occasions, I would opt to buy a can of tuna instead of a warm meal just to prolong the adventure. …