by AoA | Oct 31, 2024 | Core Identity Exploration
I’ve been thinking about moral high-ground lately. How do I stand up for something with integrity and conviction without falling into the common trap of self-righteousness? If I see some of my values as sacred, how far will I fight to preserve the integrity of...
by AoA | Oct 8, 2024 | Core Identity Exploration
Physics might seem far removed from personal growth, but what if understanding the universe’s fundamental laws could help you understand your place in it?It’s common to strive for the modern ideal of significance – fame, success, impact. But the truth is,...
by AoA | Sep 22, 2024 | Core Identity Exploration
We all have aspects of ourselves that we proudly define as virtues. These are the traits that we believe are central to our identity and essential to our success. But what if some of these “virtues” are actually rooted in fears that, over time, hold us back from...
by Jeff Depatie | Sep 22, 2024 | Core Identity Exploration
Have you ever needed to do something that just didn’t make sense yet? What is that compelling force that’s nudging you towards something different and maybe even irrational? Despite efforts to suppress it with logic and reason, this is a persisting stirring feeling...
by Jeff Depatie | Sep 22, 2024 | Core Identity Exploration
I’d imagine if you’re reading this right now, you hold freedom (or autonomy, flexibility, etc) as a top personal value. But what is freedom, really? We often live as if joy, happiness, and even freedom, are dependent on external sources—a vacation,...
by Jeff Depatie | Sep 22, 2024 | Core Identity Exploration
I was watching Tom Cruise in the last Mission Impossible the other day and I had a brief moment of defeat accompanied by a thought. I wish I was Tom Cruise. I quickly shook it off and thought, “…am I really jealous of a fake caricature of what I used to do for a...
