Is it worth all the battles? Old habits have the power to physically and emotionally destroy us, yet we remain aggressively addicted to practising them. Do we realise that we are doing it? Usually not! Usually, these habits are a subconscious reflex built from survival. I’m not speaking of why you may always tie your […]
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Embodiment is an undeniable force—perhaps the most powerful tool for experiencing your cultivated self in the present moment. It is an immediate physical and mental breakthrough, allowing for the release of unconscious, unhelpful conditioning and providing a direct experience of who you truly are—free from the blur of old stories. I see it in every
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I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts on the importance of truly listening to others. As I often say in the studio, “When I am listening to you, it is more important to listen to myself listening to you, instead of only listening to you.” In other words, it’s not just about
“I have never taken anything for granted. Nothing was ever gifted or inherited. I have earned every bit of my personal and artistic freedom. I am still striving for more. I have earned every penny of my living while delving into different layers of my professional and existential quests—a challenging journey, often set back by
My Deep Blue Sea by Yorgos Karamalegos ‘At the back of the bus, The city bus resembles national coaches. Your music lingers in my mind. The road becomes the motorway, The motorway becomes the sky, And I am flying. I am flying with you. I am flying with you, and I haven’t ever met you.
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When we are fully present, we become aware of a multitude of impulses within us.
Some of these impulses are rooted in conditioning—automatic responses shaped by upbringing, culture, and societal ‘education.’ Yet, at times, we sense impulses that arise from a deeper place, driven by instinct or an unexplainable, visceral gut feeling.
This subtler layer of impulses, thoughts, and ideas originates from a more vulnerable voice. This voice can often be difficult to hear. It may not align with the expectations of the world around us—those of our friends, social circles, or even our families. Because it doesn’t seamlessly fit the external noise or the common narrative, we might find ourselves disregarding it, thinking, Not you, not now.
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Dear Labbers, ‘Peace lies within’…How many times might you have heard this saying? How many times might you have experienced bliss, even temporarily? When daily life occurs, what happens to that inner peace then? Does it share its wisdom in the execution of daily tasks? Or do you separate this state of being from the
