It's been six years since we birthed Ecomaste. People often romanticize what it's like to start a project like this. They imagine the freedom of being your own boss, creating your own schedule, and pouring your energy into something that deeply matters to you. And yes, that's certainly part of it. What people don't often talk about is that you're also responsible for every setback, every wrong turn, every difficult season. The wins are yours, but so are the losses. It's been one of the most...

As the river runs I watch it flow Bending and winding Down the river bed Moving with trust and wisdom Infused with the memories From those who came before us I come here to listen I open to remember As the river runs free I let it take my mind And so it goes on a journey of twists and turns Slowly the knots of delusions and fears untangle I arrive in the present and take a deep breath My lungs steady and a calmness fills them My heart beat attunes to the Thrumming of Mother Earth ...

There are moments when I realize how easy it is to forget how powerful we truly are. Yet it feels like more and more people are beginning to remember — waking up to the understanding that our thoughts, perceptions, and inner world shape the reality we experience around us. Recently, I had a deeply insightful conversation with a dear friend about not only becoming aware of our thoughts, but also becoming aware of the lens through which we perceive life itself. In many spiritual circles, there...