Here you’ll find my philosophical meanderings in the form of articles, essays, and occasional poetry. My interests and curiosities are broad, but the central focus remains the pursuit of what is authentic, real, and true.

Lux et veritas

Journal Entries / spiritual growth (13 Posts)

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Affirmations and Control

05 July 2025 ~ 5 minute read

We’re often told that we need to “fake it until we make it” or that the key to success lies in relentless positive thinking. But what if the real power comes from simply being honest with ourselves? What if it’s not about pretending or forcing a mindset, but rather about aligning with who we truly are and what we genuinely want? Affirmations aren’t magic words. They’re tools to help us rewire, refocus, and reconnect to our authentic desires. It’s about stepping away from the noise, shedding the limitations, and embracing the freedom to live without fear of judgment or unknowable outcomes.

There Is No Try

31 May 2025 ~ 2 minute read

There comes a quiet moment when the soul remembers — it was never meant to live in chains. Not of the world, but of thought, fear, and forgetting. Freedom isn’t earned through effort, but revealed through awakening. You were never broken.

On Soul: Enlightenment

06 March 2025 ~ 6 minute read

We chase enlightenment as if it’s some grand destination – some final unlocking of truth that will set us free. But what if it’s just another illusion – another cleverly designed escape hatch pulling us further from what we came here to experience? We are told we must grow, evolve, transcend, but maybe that’s just another layer of conditioning – another way to keep us from realizing that we were never lost to begin with. Maybe the point isn’t to escape, but to fully be – to inhabit this messy, unpredictable, beautiful human existence without constantly seeking a way out.

A Day on Earth

22 April 2017 (rev. 04 November 2026) ~ 2 minute read

We don’t have to agree with everyone, understand everything, or fight every battle. Perhaps our greatest contribution is to become more conscious of our own reactions, lead by example, and recognize the humanity and value in those around us.

Geometry

15 April 2017 (rev. 04 November 2026) ~ < 1 minute read

We spend too much of our lives trying to fit into places, relationships, and expectations that were never right for us. That energy could be put toward discovering our true element, finding our people, and allowing something more meaningful to take shape.

Corners

12 April 2017 (rev. 04 November 2026) ~ < 1 minute read

When our beliefs and guiding ideologies conflict, we often back ourselves into corners, where frustration and energetic stagnation take hold.