Entries by Astuti Martosudirdjo

From Survival To Thriving

  From Survival to Thriving A living transmission to remember the life you were always meant to live   You have been through a lot. You have carried more than most people will ever realize. You have kept going even when it was heavy, unclear, lonely or unfair. You are who you are today because […]

The Journey Back To Myself

Years ago, Astuti and I crossed paths; a meeting for which I’m deeply grateful. Over time, she has made a significant and positive impact on my life. Growing up, I was often told I was not good enough, that I was worth nothing, that I was not doing enough. My mother also reinforced this narrative […]

The Lie of Being Replaceable

“You’re replaceable. Everyone is.” I’m sure you’ve heard this before. Maybe many times. Maybe it’s said out loud. Maybe, it’s implied – in your job, in your relationships, in the spaces, ventures, projects you gave your heart to. It’s one of those phrases that sticks. Even if you don’t believe it with your mind, somewhere […]

When Choosing Truth Disrupts Your Life

When Choosing Truth Disrupts Your Life A transmission to help you see clearly and make peace with what is falling away   It is the beginning of the year. Something in you may have said: “It’s time”. Time to live differently. Time to live more truthfully. Or  maybe…. you said yes to this a while […]

In The Liminal Space

In The Liminal Space A companion for the space between endings and new beginnings   When something that once defined you ends; a relationship, a business, a role, a duty, an obligation, or even the life of someone you love; you may find yourself in unfamiliar territory. Sometimes you choose to let go. Other times, […]

Burnout On The Healing Path

Burnout On The Healing Path   There is a truth many feel but few talk about: You can burn out from the very healing you hoped would bring you peace. When healing becomes another task, another project, another place to prove your worth or get it “right”, it stops being healing and becomes another form […]

The Cost And Gift Of Freedom

The Cost and Gift of Freedom Letting go of what is not yours anymore and standing fully in what is   When freedom asks for more than you expected  You say you want to be free… Yet, are you ready to live without everything and everyone freedom will no longer let you keep and every […]