You Were Never Meant to Do This Alone

Hey there, 

This week, I’ve been exploring a big idea across all my platforms—something I’m calling The Dream of Separation. 

It’s the belief that’s been quietly driving so many of our decisions, anxieties, and stories without us realizing it. 

It sounds like this: 

• “I should be further along by now.” 

• “If I don’t do it myself, it won’t get done.” 

• “I’ll rest when everything’s handled.” 

• “If I really want to belong, I have to earn it.” 

That voice? 
That’s not your true self talking. 
That’s the cultural conditioning of a world that has forgotten how to live together. 

And I believe we can wake up from that dream. 

🧵 The Thread This Week 

On Substack, I wrote about what it would look like to live as if we already belong. Drawing on my time in Istanbul—a city that spans two continents—I reflected on how we stand on the edge of interdependence but feel unsure how to cross. The truth is, we’re not as far from connection as we think. 

In the podcast, I broke this down even further. We talked about: 

• How the dream of separation gets built into our lives 

• Why urgency and isolation are false metrics for success 

• And most importantly, how we begin waking up—together 

And over on social media, I’ve been hitting a few practical reminders: 

• You are not behind 

• Rest is not a reward—it’s part of the work 

• Being seen is a practice 

• The crossing isn’t a performance—it’s a remembering 

This isn’t abstract philosophy. It’s the foundation for meaningful change—change that starts from the inside out, and honors both your humanity and your capacity to grow. 

✨ A Practice for the Week Ahead 

This week, try this simple check-in. Ask yourself once a day: 

“Where did I pretend I was alone today? 
And what would it look like to live as if I belong?” 

Don’t overthink it. 
Just notice. 

Maybe it’s declining help. 
Maybe it’s powering through when you needed rest. 
Maybe it’s holding back from telling the truth to someone you trust. 

Waking up from the dream of separation doesn’t require a grand gesture. 
It starts with telling the truth—to yourself, first. 

🗣️ Let’s Stay In Conversation 

If this message stirred something in you—an ache, a memory, a quiet “yes”—I’d love to hear from you. 

Seriously. 

Hit reply and tell me: 
What part of the dream of separation are you ready to let go of? 

Or if you’re not sure yet, tell me what the word belonging means to you right now. 

We don’t break this pattern alone. We reweave something new—together. 

With gratitude and a growing sense of connection, 
—Will