Published inEngage·Jan 25, 2024The End of an Era: Goodbye AustraliaAfter 9 years, my Australian adventure is coming to an end. As I sit here and reflect on the journey I’ve had in this country, I’m filled with that feeling you get when a profound chapter of your life is coming to a close. It’s a mix of sadness, excitement…Self Development8 min readSelf Development8 min read
Sep 14, 2022What are the benefits of Art Therapy?Art is a powerful therapeutic tool. Human beings have been creating art since the beginning of time. Society does not tend to value the arts as much as technology or finance, but could you imagine what the world would be without it? Art is a tool for communication, self-expression, and…Therapy4 min readTherapy4 min read
Aug 23, 2021The Descent of Inanna: Heroine’s JourneyLike most little kids, I used to love myths and legends. My imagination was my favorite place to be. My parents used to read my sister and I bedtime stories and they both had their own unique way of telling stories. My mum used it as a time for calming…Myths8 min readMyths8 min read
Jun 9, 2021The Quest for LifeIf you don’t want to die, then why do you want to live? I’m on the bus home and it feels like my eyes have been washed anew. The normal distractions and worries that consumed me have been lifted. For the first time since I can remember I have not…Personal Development5 min readPersonal Development5 min read
Apr 22, 2021My 6 Favorite Books on Spiritual EnlightenmentOver the past few years, I’ve grown to become a spiritual person. For most of my life I was a proud atheist. I perceived people who were religious as uneducated and unimaginative. The first time I ever went to church was with my grandmother. I was bored as hell as…Self Help11 min readSelf Help11 min read
Jan 6, 2021The 4 Pillars of Overcoming LonelinessHave you ever felt like a stranger in your own life? Watching other people like you were separated by some invisible wall? Most of us understand all too well how detrimental loneliness can be if it doesn’t go away. …Loneliness6 min readLoneliness6 min read
Jun 23, 2020What It’s Like Doing Art Therapy In a Mental Health UnitNote: Some identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals and places. “As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.” ―Carl Jung I arrived at the hospital just before 6:00am and walked…Mental Health11 min readMental Health11 min read
Nov 13, 2019The Spiritual Emergence of Jim CarreyDon’t get me wrong, Jim is great character and I was lucky to get the part. But don’t think of that as me anymore.” – Jim Carrey Jim Carrey was born on January 17th, 1962 in a small town in Ontario, Canada. As a child, he spent a lot of…Transpersonal Psychology10 min readTranspersonal Psychology10 min read
Oct 27, 2019The Best self-development PodcastsI’m obsessed with podcasts. It’s like reading, but having the information delivered through your ears. It allows for so many more opportunities to consume information without having to hold a book in front of your face. Or, depending on the podcast, it feels like eavesdropping on some crazy interesting conversation. …Podcast5 min readPodcast5 min read
Oct 9, 2019Honoring the Death of a Loved OneI’m at a dinner party with friends when I begin an engaging conversation with a woman I haven’t met before. Music plays softly in the background as our conversation touches on many different topics. She begins to tell me about a difficult situation she recently faced and how her sister supported her through it. I listen intently while she gushes about how lucky she is. “Life just wouldn’t be the…Grief7 min readGrief7 min read