Preferably Not with a Lawnmower
Creative fear, courage, and learning to trust yourself when facing personal expression. Inspired by a book, a base jumper and a flying lawnmower.
Ela Crain
The Cost of Hyper-Independence
We all admire strength. But what if doing it all ourselves is leaving us quietly disconnected? Here’s what I discovered about hyper-independence and how to recalibrate.
On Emotional Sovereignty: How to Stop Outsourcing Emotions
What does it means to stay grounded in emotions without outsourcing your worth or demanding a fix? Discover this quiet superpower that might just change how you show up in love.
Running Out of Mind
Something feels like it’s speeding up. But it’s not the clock—and not exactly you.
Everyone’s trying to catch up, but no one seems sure what we’re chasing. What if the problem isn’t speed at all, but how we’re experiencing the pace?
In a Monastery I Didn’t Want to Visit
In a cold shrine room at 5am, with incense in the air and a monk beside me, I accidentally stumbled into presence. I didn't walk out of that room transformed. But something shifted. A fracture in the old way of being. A breath. A question.
Did You Choose That Map?
Before you worry about purpose or success, pause and ask: is the map you’re following even yours? Maybe you’re not lost—maybe you’re just speed-dating someone else’s idea of a good life.
No Control Group Needed
We’re told there’s a right way to live—just follow the steps. But what if you’re not here for a formula? What if the real transformation begins when you become a sample size of one?