Articles - Kathy Varol

 

The Frequency of Truth

When I was a kid, someone told me that if you sing a perfect high C, the sound will shatter crystal. I was absolutely blown away by that. The idea that a sound—just sound—could physically alter the material world? It felt like magic. Like some kind of superpower. I pictured …

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What’s one of the juiciest dreams you hold for your life?

“What’s one of the juiciest dreams you hold for your life?” It’s a vulnerable thing to answer that question honestly. Sometimes, we’re not even honest with ourselves about our biggest dreams. They sit tucked away in the quieter corners of our hearts, buried under the weight of busyness, self-doubt, and …

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The question that cracked me open

Someone’s gloved hands are stuffed into my mouth, pressing against my inner jaw. The smell of latex and oil. I’m lying on a treatment table, breathing deeply to stay present for what is. There is no talking. Just silence. Stillness. Surrender. After years of stress-related jaw clenching I was receiving …

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From chaos to creation: why the mess matters

I was electric with excitement. I could see the potential so vividly: a course that would help mid-career professionals shake off the “stuck” feeling and transition into their dream jobs. The Career Shift would transform a program I used to run live for a small group, and the thought of …

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From steel to style

Steel has been essential to modern life. It’s the backbone of our skyscrapers, cars, and bridges. But for all its benefits, it comes with a hefty price: steel production is one of the largest sources of carbon emissions globally. For centuries, those emissions have been an unavoidable byproduct of progress. …

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A dream about triggers, stories, and transformation

The other night, I had a dream that stuck with me—a vivid one that felt more like a message than just random images stitched together by sleep. In the dream, I was performing brain surgery. There I was, holding tweezers, carefully extracting these tiny, white pills from someone’s brain. One …

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Wealth, Power, and the Illusion of Scarcity

Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we become.  — Arthur Schopenhauer In the final days of the Roman Empire the elite dined in excess, feasting on delicacies while the streets outside filled with the hungry and desperate. The empire was crumbling, but within the palace walls …

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When fear becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy

I’m acquainted with a very famous person. We’ve known each other for many years. We’ve rung in multiple New Year’s Eves together, renting a secluded house in the mountains with a small group of friends. We’ve shared long dinners, deep conversations, and the kind of moments that usually lead to …

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