Families, like natural ecosystems, exist as webs of interdependence—each member’s wellbeing shaped by the quality of their connections, care, and ethical orientation. My father taught me to see our lives not as isolated events but as living systems, animated by balance and interrelation. My mother’s influence, rooted in (largely unconscious) ancestral stewardship, invited respect for limitation and the nurturing of resources. These formative lessons propelled my philosophical

Let's unpack this... A few years ago, I tried to tell my story and help others through a podcast called In & Out of Sanity —I went by @manicdizzydream back then. I poured my heart into those first episodes, sharing what I knew of myself and how I’d disappeared under the labels mental health professionals assigned to me after experiencing trauma while living in India. I talked about what it was like to dream, to chase those dreams, to lose your mind, regain meaning, and lose i

You might've met me or thought that you've known me, but did you know this? Expect this? If not, I want to share with you where I am and where I'm going, and how much I appreciate your perspective and experience. Thank you for being here, and I can't wait to see what our tomorrow brings.