Personal Reflections

I Finally Did The Backflip, Aged 46

A short story about flips, fear and the amazing way courage spreads.

Mar 14 • John Hopkins

The Year We Chose Courage Over Comfort

A family experiment in listening to instinct before time runs out

Feb 14 • John Hopkins

Return To The Womb

Remembering the place where fear doesn't exist.

Jan 10 • John Hopkins

The Ultimate Meditation

A practice for a life without regret.

Nov 29, 2025 • John Hopkins

My Father's Death

I held my Father as he died. His final gift wasn’t just goodbye; I discovered a peace I never expected.

Nov 1, 2025

Surviving My Own Murder

Brutally Attacked in Madrid - Strangled Until Blackout - Reborn, Grateful for Life

Sep 30, 2025

My Story: Learning How to Die (and Finally, How to Live)

Survived My Own Murder - Sitting With Dying People - Finding Purpose in Letting Go

Mar 26, 2025

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