Tag: free will
Releasing the Illusion of Control
There’s a quiet kind of tension that arises when we try to orchestrate every part of our lives—or worse, every part of someone else’s. Whether we’re over-managing our own path or subtly attempting to nudge someone else’s in the direction we think is best, the result is the same: disconnection from peace, from presence, and…
Reclaiming Self-Trust: Empowerment Through Free Will and Personal Sovereignty
Many people grow up believing they have to get everything “right”—that making the “wrong” choice is a sign of failure, misalignment, or spiritual disconnection. But true empowerment doesn’t come from perfection; it comes from choice. The deeper truth is this: I get to choose. I have that freedom. That is personal sovereignty—the ability to direct…
Trust the Timing of Others’ Journeys: Boundaries, Free Will & Releasing Control
It’s a strange thing when someone insists they’re “just trying to help,” but their actions leave you feeling unsettled or unseen. Often what’s happening in those moments isn’t support—it’s a breach of boundaries. When someone tries to guide or fix what’s going on inside you—your thoughts, feelings, or decisions—they’re stepping outside their own sphere of…
Choose Who You Want to Be: The Power and Responsibility of Free Will
There’s a beautiful — and sometimes sobering — truth woven into every choice we make: we are always choosing who we are becoming. Free will isn’t simply about having options; it’s about how we engage with those options in a way that reflects our personal integrity and sovereignty. At first glance, free will can feel…