The Corner of 8th & Insanity
Today’s Mantra:
I AM balancing being and doing,
giving and receiving, stillness and action.
I AM living in balance.
5a Yin Yoga & Breath work
530a Yoga Nidra / Prayer
6a - 8a Weight Room - Heavy Back
Warm UP
- Walk 3.5mi @12%
- Dead Hangs (3x 60sec)
- Toes to Bar (3x8)
- Cable Wood Chops (4x12/s)
- Cable Rows (5x6)
- Face Pulls (3x15)
- Dumbells Rows (4x6)
- Barbell Curls (Straight Bar - 5x8)
- Lat Pull Down (Neutral Grip - 3x15)
- Cable Curls til Burnout
815a Breakfast
830a - 11a Trade & Write / @ Desk
11a - 12p - Holding Bags Pod w/ Ben & Gp
1215 - 1p - Read & Lunch
1p - 3p Trade & Write
3p - 8p Family Time
8p - 9p Walk w/Tulip
9p Rest & Recovery
Allow yourself to shine, without the desire to be seen.
The Corner of 8th & Insanity
Life often feels heavy when we carry too many unanswered questions in our hearts. The human mind, in its desire for certainty, runs in endless circles—planning, fixing, predicting—yet peace remains elusive. Worrying never solves tomorrow’s problems; it only depletes today’s strength. Like a fog, it blurs our vision and clouds the path before us. The deeper truth is this: clarity rarely comes from control, but from trust, surrender, and aligned action.
Shift perspective. Instead of obsessing over what is outside of our reach—the unpredictable outcomes, the behaviors of others, the unknown future—we are called to return to what is within our power. Our mindset, our choices, our energy. These are the raw materials of transformation. With them, we can create a steady foundation no matter how unstable the external world may appear. When we show up with intention, even the smallest step carries profound weight. A quiet act of courage, a choice made from faith rather than fear, has the power to redirect the course of our lives.
Alignment begins the moment we release fear and embrace trust. This does not mean ignoring uncertainty; it means choosing not to be ruled by it. Fear fragments our focus, while trust gathers it into clarity. When we walk in trust, life subtly begins to reorganize itself. We notice opportunities where we once saw dead ends. We feel lighter, freer, more open to the unfolding. The shift is less about the circumstances and more about the lens through which we perceive them.
It is easy to feel “behind” in a world obsessed with speed and comparison. Be reminded: you are not behind, and you are not lost. You are standing exactly where you need to be, in the precise moment required for your unfolding. This is the paradox of growth—though it often feels delayed, it is right on time. Every step, even the uncertain ones, is part of a greater rhythm that cannot be rushed or forced.
And so, something beautiful is already forming in the unseen. Life is working on your behalf, weaving together threads that will soon reveal a pattern greater than anything you worried about. What appears scattered now will come together into wholeness. What feels heavy now will transform into strength. This process is not a punishment—it is preparation. The waiting, the uncertainty, the lessons—each is a necessary piece of the larger picture.
The call, then, is simple yet profound: breathe. Return to presence. Be kind to yourself as you would to a friend carrying a heavy load. Extend grace to your own journey. Every stumble, every pause, every doubt is part of your initiation. Keep moving, even if slowly, and remember that you are not walking alone. The Universe, life itself, is guiding you toward what is meant for you. The moment you release resistance, the path begins to open.
In essence, this is not just reassurance but instruction:
Release what you cannot control.
Direct your energy toward what you can.
Trust the unfolding.
Be gentle with yourself.
Keep going.
For when the pieces finally converge, you will look back and realize the weight you carried was never wasted. It shaped you, strengthened you, and prepared you for the beauty to come.
So…. Wake up today knowing you don’t need to chase anything—because what’s meant for you is already on its way. Fame, success, recognition, wealth, peace—they chase the ones who stay true to themselves. You don’t need the spotlight or the approval of others to validate your path. What you need is alignment. What you need is integrity. What you need is the fire in your chest that says, “I’m here for something real.”
So today, walk with certainty. Don’t bend to trends or let the world mold you into something you’re not. You are your own foundation. You are the proof. Celebrate yourself, and celebrate the ones like you—the builders, the warriors, the quiet giants who refuse to play small.
This morning is a reminder: stop asking permission. Stop waiting for the world to notice. You already carry the light. Shine it, move forward, and let everything else catch up.
The Alabaster Path: From Hidden Wisdom to Embodied Leadership
There are moments in life when the veil thins and truth comes forward—not from the outside world, but from the depths within. In my recent session, three cards surfaced like lanterns in the dark: the Alabaster Tablet of Laylah, the Inner Temple, and the Priestess. Together, they form a sequence of remembrance, devotion, and embodiment—a spiral of awakening that is asking me to rise into a fuller expression of who I am.
The Alabaster Tablet of Laylah — Remembering the Hidden Codes
The alabaster tablet is not something you need to find. It is not buried in the sands of Egypt or hidden in some forgotten archive. It lives inside of you, written in light across the subtle body of your soul. Laylah, the night, is the keeper of mysteries. When you draw this card, it is a reminder that your intuition, your dreams, and the subtle nudges you feel are not random—they are echoes of memory.
This is the stage of remembrance. It whispers: “Stop searching outside. You already know. Trust what flows through you.”
For the trader, this is the edge. The subtle signal you can’t quantify with a spreadsheet, but you feel in your bones. The skill is not learning something new, but trusting the wisdom that has always been there.
The Inner Temple — Devotion as the Key
Remembrance alone is not enough. Wisdom without practice fades into the background noise of life. The Inner Temple calls you to devotion—the act of returning, daily, to the sanctuary of your heart.
The temple is not far away. It is not in stone or brick. It is the still point inside you, the place where your nervous system softens, where presence overrules fear, where alignment sharpens your perception. Here you tune the instrument so you can hear the music of your soul more clearly.
In practical terms, this means discipline. Breathwork. Journaling. Sitting in silence before the chaos of the day. For a trader, this is pre-market preparation. It is the ritual that keeps you grounded so you can act not from tilt, not from fear, but from clarity.
Devotion turns wisdom into power. Without it, the codes stay dormant. With it, they unlock.
The Priestess — Embodiment and Leadership
Once you remember and once you devote, a third responsibility emerges: to embody. This is the call of the Priestess. Not a title, not a role to be claimed with ego, but a frequency to be lived.
The Priestess leads not by shouting, but by radiating alignment. Her very presence creates clarity. She knows that the most powerful teaching is embodiment—that people don’t follow words, they follow resonance.
This card asks: “How are you being called to step up and lead?” Not in the future, not when you feel more ready, but now. Leadership is less about what you do and more about who you are when you walk into the room, at your desk, or sit in ceremony.
For the trader, this is mastery. It’s when you move from chasing signals to becoming the signal. Others may watch what you trade, how you hold risk, how you recover from setbacks—and without trying, you inspire them. Leadership happens because you are it.
The Spiral: Remember → Devotion → Embodiment
These three cards form a spiral you will walk again and again:
Remember the hidden wisdom that already lives within you.
Devote yourself daily to tending the inner temple.
Embody the leadership you are called to live, not just for yourself but for others.
Each time you complete the spiral, you go deeper. More remembrance. Deeper devotion. Stronger embodiment. This is the path of initiation, and it never ends.
Daily Mantra & Ritual
Here is a practice to anchor this energy each day:
Center (1–2 minutes): Close your eyes. Place your hand on your heart. Breathe deeply, in through your nose, out through your mouth, until you feel your system soften.
Recite this mantra:
“I remember the wisdom written in my soul.
I devote myself to the temple within my heart.
I embody the presence of a leader, calm, clear, and true.
I walk as one who remembers, one who serves, one who leads.”
Visualize: Imagine the alabaster tablet glowing in your chest, a radiant scroll of light. See your inner temple forming around it, strong and unshakable. Then feel yourself standing as the priestess—rooted, radiant, embodying clarity.
Enter your day (or the market): With this energy, act not from fear or reaction, but from the remembrance that you are already whole, already guided, already enough.
LFG
The cards are not predicting your future. They are reminding you of your present truth. You already carry the codes (Tablet), you already have the altar (Temple), and you already wear the mantle (Priestess). The question is not whether you are ready—the question is whether you will step forward boldly enough to live it.
LIVE FEARLESS, NOT RECKLESS.
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