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Brian shares about his personal transformation journey and clumsily hopeful philosophy of life through spoken word poetry, reflections on inherited patterns and how they mirror society’s trends, stubborn arguments with his better nature, and a philosophical monthly reminder to embrace the mystery of being alive: The Paradox Papers. He also shares ways to practice the S.H.I.F.T.™ — approaches that work for him and that anyone can use to regulate their nervous system, rework their inner narrative, and relate differently to suffering. Small internal shifts matter. They ripple. And over time, they quietly become a different way of living. If you’re here, you’re likely called to

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WRITING PROMPT: Write a eulogy for yourself, being as honest as you can. What do you have to say for yourself? If …

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The emergence of spring is about blossoming and my deepest desire is to come into full bloom. To flourish and then to …

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WRITING PROMPT: Write a scene where a character confronts one of your worst fears. THE FEAR: I chose the fear of not …

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WRITING PROMPT: Write about something you want so badly. What is it? How does it feel? Good emotionally connected sex with a …

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WRITING PROMPT: Write about something in your life that might surprise people. How do I know what’s going to surprise anybody else?  …

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WRITING PROMPT: Write about a moment the main character feels awkward, out of place or uncomfortable. You are the main character of …

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WRITING PROMPT: Everything you write must be a question, in the form of a question, or a request. What have I always …

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WRITING PROMPT: Describe the most vivid texture you’ve ever touched or felt. I can’t decide between the thin sheet of warm sunshine …

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Ordinary Beauty

WRITING PROMPT: Describe something ordinary in a way that captures its beauty. One of the most ordinary things I can think of …

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