A long time ago, a baby was born. It was a beautiful scene with a couple who welcomed it into the world, knowing that more light (higher consciousness) and unconditional love could be expressed.

Was this baby raised in an environment feeling loved, just for existing, and being who they are? Did this baby feel special, while growing in ways to experience how their specialness was interconnected with all other beings' specialness on Earth? Was this baby supported and mentored in...

"The world is not safe."  This belief gets passed down through the generations and circulates in a culture burdened by patriarchy, misogyny, racism, individualism, meritocracy, and materialism.*

What happens when you believe (consciously, or not) "The world is not safe?"

In a stressful environment...

• We see how these burdens play out.  Perspectives narrow to focus on survival, and the parts of ourselves that aim to protect and keep us safe take on extreme jobs that make it...