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Posts by Akira McDonough-Sieben

Through his writings, Akira shares personal insights and reflections, drawing from moments of clarity as well as the challenges that arise on the path to spiritual growth. He believes that awakening is not about reaching a final state of enlightenment, but about continually opening to the truth of who we are, and learning to live in alignment with the universal flow. Blog: http://nakedbranch.com

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An Unexpected Lesson on Boundaries and Putting Yourself First

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I just dropped off a rider—her name is Mariel.

When I picked her up, she got into the car and said she was headed downtown. I casually mentioned that I live downtown, near the Walt Disney Concert Hall. She smiled, said, “That’s fire,” and then, just like that, she put on her headphones.

And I got angry. Yeah, I’m admitting it. That stupid, bubbling rage started to rise. Why? Because I’m insecure.

My mind started spinning: How could she put on her headphones like I don’t matter? Isn’t that rude? I caught myself thinking she should be giving me attention, …