We see it every day, in all outlets. No matter what’s being presented, there is always someone or something to blame. There is always an external force responsible for our suffering or lack of success.   This victim ideology has been carefully woven into our psyche, leading many to believe that external circumstances are the primary cause of their challenges and failures. It’s an effortless fallback.   A recent series of events and a seeming ‘failed venture’ had me falling into the trap. I...

It’s already mid-March, and time is moving faster than ever.   I have to admit I had little interest in the winter Olympics. It feels like it’s become more about media overreach and less about sport.   That being said, as a dancer and former competitive athlete, figure skating always peaks my interest. For both the men and women, we got the usual onslaught of commentator nonsense and speculation.    But then Alyssa Liu took to the ice. Her story had been widely publicized. A former champion...

The lessons life throws at us are so incredibly profound. In an information saturated world designed to keep us distracted, what’s getting lost is trust in our innate knowledge. We are being conditioned into a state of constant reaction, not taking a moment to breathe and check in with ourselves or ask any questions. Is this situation right for me? Is this uncomfortable feeling happening for a reason? Do I really need to respond right NOW? These are questions that are getting lost amidst doom...