We live in a world where true listening has become rare. Most of us enter conversations already preparing our response instead of receiving what is in front of us. Our minds race ahead, forming conclusions, defenses, explanations—anything but presence. This habit leads us to respond too quickly. And by “too quickly,” I don’t just mean... Continue Reading →

Good vs Evil, Should vs Shouldn't  Good, bad, should, shouldn’t—these are concepts, ideas, and mental labels. Even good and evil are frameworks the human mind invents in its attempt to categorize experience. They help us navigate the world, but they are not reality itself. Beyond all divisions, beyond every judgment we attach to anything, there... Continue Reading →

The Flesh and the Soul My flesh belongs to the universe;my soul belongs to God—or perhaps, it is God. Think of a car. It might be a luxurious machine or a modest vehicle—something admired or something barely noticed. Yet regardless of its form, its fate is the same. At the end of its journey, it... Continue Reading →

The Labels We Wear I am a father.A husband.A son.A brother.An uncle.A Christian — one among forty-five thousand denominations.A leader.A follower.A neighbor.A citizen.A human being — one among 8.7 million species on this earth. But I am not any of these labels.At least, not all the time. Not consciously. I am not a father when... Continue Reading →

The Two Within Are we children wrapped in adult skin?Sometimes it feels that way — as if the years only added layers of protection, not transformation. Beneath the practiced calm of our faces still lives the wide-eyed child who once wondered where the stars went during the day, who cried easily and loved without hesitation.... Continue Reading →

From childhood, we are conditioned to act for reward.A gold star, a ribbon, a passing grade, or the approving smile of a parent — these become our first currencies of virtue.We learn that goodness is something to earn, not something to be. As we grow older, the currency simply changes.We work hard out of fear... Continue Reading →

There are peculiar things in life I’ve always found fascinating. Take heartburn, for example: I’ve never experienced it. I’ve never taken a Tums, and honestly, I’m not even sure I’d recognize heartburn if it happened to me. In my industry, physical exertion is part of the job. Working 15, 16, even 17-hour days isn’t unusual.... Continue Reading →

I have opinions on many subjects, but as I grow older, I find myself drawn more and more to studies of religious practice, particularly Christianity. When I was younger, I thought I knew a lot. Now, I know that I know very little—perhaps nothing at all. I strive to be a good person: a human... Continue Reading →

There is an age-old question that no voice, no book, no religion, and no philosophy has ever been able to answer for all: What is the meaning of life? As human beings, it seems almost impossible for us to simply be. Our very name insists on it—human being—yet we live as human questioning. We seek... Continue Reading →

Yet another inner struggle I often wrestle with is the choice between settling into life’s given narrative and resting there… or surrendering to an unrelenting thirst to question, to seek, to know more. Sometimes, I even feel a quiet envy toward those who have made peace with the story handed to them—those who are content,... Continue Reading →

The Trinity Within I hold a different view on the Trinity—not as something distant, external, or institutional, but as something deeply intimate. To me, the Trinity is not merely a doctrine, but a mirror of our inner world: the Father, the Son, and the Spirit—all one, and all within. The Father is the guide. He... Continue Reading →

I’m Jimmy Perez — a husband, father, storyteller, and seeker. I’ve written three books so far: Adam’s Journey, If I Know Better, Why Am I Not Doing Better?, and most recently, The Soul University. But titles aside, what I truly am is a man trying to make sense of this life — spiritually, emotionally, and... Continue Reading →

What if emotions are to the soul what touch is to the flesh We often say that we are spiritual beings having a human experience, and perhaps nowhere is that more evident than in our relationship with emotion. For while physical pain can be sharp and immediate, emotional pain often lingers deeper, carving itself into... Continue Reading →

One of the most sobering and transformative lessons I’ve come to learn—whether in my personal walk or professional path—is the quiet but powerful truth that life flows better when we expect less from others and focus instead on how we can add value to them. Expectation is a subtle trap. The more we expect, the... Continue Reading →

My wife once asked me, with gentle curiosity, why I return so often to the subject of God. It is a fair question. I do not consider myself a religious man—at least not in the formal, doctrinal sense. Much of my life has been lived in the long shadow of strict religion, and I have seen how dogma... Continue Reading →

There are many paths to rediscovering our truest self—our higher self, our best self. But among them, two stand out in their simplicity and profound impact: **to be intentional about creating connection**—and just as importantly, **to avoid creating disconnection.** It begins with intention. Intention is the silent architect of inner reality. To live with intention... Continue Reading →