“I only ended up there because of you.” That’s what my friend said after attending a reunion at the school that changed her life. She told me how powerful it was to be back—seeing the students, reconnecting with her teachers, and feeling the love of that community. She was glowing. I had no idea what she meant. I didn’t even remember she’d gone to that school, let alone that I had anything to do with it. And I was like, “What are you talking about?” According to her (and we’re gonna trust her...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, The other day, I watched a little girl fall while running around in the park. For a split second, she looked shocked. And then she exploded into tears and ran to her mom. That was her first instinct: to express her pain and ask for care and comfort. And she received it. Instantly. That moment stayed with me because of the simple truth it held: a child knows what they need and deserve. She didn’t calculate whether her pain was valid enough to warrant attention. She didn’t say...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, You’ve probably heard the phrase “doing shadow work.”But what is the shadow, anyway, and why does it matter for magic? The idea of the shadow is ancient. Across spiritual traditions, from Egypt to Tibet to the Americas, initiates were taught that wholeness required more than prayer, sacrifice, or devotion. You had to face the parts of yourself you wanted to ignore. The rage, shame, fear, doubt. Not to get rid of them. But to integrate them. To reclaim the power you exiled. It’s all...
22 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, If you’ve ever scrolled over spirituality on Instagram or witchiness on Tiktok, you’ve probably noticed a trend. So much “love and light.”High vibes only (insert all the emojis here).Positive thoughts = positive life. And sure, there's some truth in that. Your thoughts do shape your experience. Your vibration matters. But also, if that’s all it took, we’d have world peace by now and I’d be drinking coconut water on the beach instead of fighting fascism writing to you about how to...
29 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, In 2018, a teenager sat alone outside the Swedish parliament with a handmade sign: School Strike for Climate. At first, she didn’t get much attention. People walked past her. Nothing really changed. But Greta Thunberg's act of quiet defiance sparked a global wave. Within months, millions of young people around the world were walking out of class to demand climate justice. A movement was born. And still, Greta hasn’t “won.”The climate crisis rages on.Fossil fuel giants are doubling...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, One of the first things you need to understand, if you want to work magic or grow spiritually, is energy. According to the dictionary, energy is:“the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity,” or“power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources.” Mmmhhhh, okay.But how does that relate to magic and spirituality? Because I’m not talking about “I need another cup of coffee” energy.I’m talking about the force that animates you. That...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, One of the most common spiritual teachings across traditions (whether we’re talking ancient religions or modern-day mystics) is this: Be in the present moment. And there’s a reason it’s repeated so often. Because if you miss this, you’ll keep chasing something that isn’t real. What I call the promised land of tomorrow doesn’t actually exist. Not because you can’t achieve your goals or manifest the life you want, but because the moment you get “there,” you’ll move the goalposts. So...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, On the surface, my days look pretty normal: I make coffee, do laundry, stare at a screen for inhumane lengths of time (we call it work), and try to squeeze in the gym, the grocery store, and maybe, if I’m lucky, catch up with a friend. And then, the headlines hit: Another antidemocratic law passed quietly while everyone was asleep.Another school district pulling books by Black authors off the shelves.Another protester tackled, arrested, disappeared.Another billionaire lobbying to...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Carla (not her real name) was in the middle of what she called a “slow collapse”—the kind you don’t even realize is happening until it’s too late. Her job was demanding, and she was the person everyone relied on—at work, at home, in her friend group. The default caretaker.The one who held it all together. She hadn’t taken a real break in over a year, but she told herself she was fine. “Just tired,” she said. Then one morning, her mom was rushed to the hospital. Nothing prepares you...
2 months ago • 2 min read