principles An ongoing exercise of radical introspection expressed through first-person singular writing, the slash-principles page serves as a fluid document that reflects my evolving truths, beliefs, and principles. Discomfort is not an enemy, it’s a teacher! Each tenet is shaped and refined by the hard choices I make, aligning with my personal raison d'être and ikigai. #resistance#practice#choice#autotelic#values
heron In this letter, I explore the metaphor of the Heron battle an inner voice of doubt, represented by a croaking frog. I relate this to doing meaningful creative work by outlining principles from Steven Pressfield's “Do the Work.” We must engage with resistance and persist despite the obstacles. Just as the Heron achieves flight through courage and determination, we realise our potential by battling resistance and ship our creative or entrepreneurial work. #coaching#resistance#distraction#journey#letters
thrashing In Seth Godin’s book “Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?”, the focus is on becoming a linchpin—a person who adds unique value to their organization #resistance#creative#coaching
practicing man Resistance to act initially protects one's uniqueness. Vulnerability is redefined as a strength in the artistic process, enabling communication and trust with inner signals. Mastery emerges through daily practice, as the artist climbs inner mountains, embracing self-discovery, and cultivating meaning. It's about giving oneself permission, embracing vulnerability, and finding belonging in the process of selfless service #poetry#resistance#vulnerability#creative#artist
materialistic pathology self-expression as an answer to materialistic pathology. shamed out of being artistic, I reason that this privilege is given to a chosen few, with an inborn talent, usually recognized long after they die. inspiration meeting cultivation with an innate desire to lessen pain and produce more joy #poetry#spirituality#artist#materialism#resistance