About
Hi, here is Hattie
an explorer traversing the realms of art, writing, philosophy, and spirituality.
The Delphic Oracle of Ancient Greece left behind an eternal guidance echoed by countless sages: “ΓΝΩΘΙ ΣΕΑΥΤΟΝ” — Know Thyself. I once believed this was a simple proposition, and that I understood myself deeply, until I underwent the baptism of Ego Death. It was then I realized that the "self" I once knew was merely a phantom, shaped by societal expectations and my own limiting beliefs.
Through this radical reconstruction, I finally found the courage to admit: I cannot become the "success" defined by my parents or the mainstream. We are fundamentally different at our core. I had to forge an unknown path—my own path—to redefine my way of working, my approach to productivity, and the most authentic way to exist in this world.
The cornerstone of all this lies in a certain “Core Confidence”: not an external sense of superiority, but a profound understanding and acceptance of one’s own uniqueness, free from fear. It is the belief that your feelings are real, and that your experiences possess intrinsic value. No one can live your life for you; you must become your own strongest advocate and support.
I believe that everyone deserves to live a life like this—one where the soul truly shines.
My Story
I was born with a natural sensitivity, effortlessly perceiving the emotional shifts and the unspoken likes and dislikes of those around me. Driven perhaps by a touch of ego, or perhaps a deep-seated insecurity, I spent years desperately trying to live as the "version of myself that everyone loved"—the overachiever, the "best" in the room.
At eleven, my life took a sharp turn. Diagnosed with scoliosis, I was forced into a heavy, alien-like corrective brace and had to abandon my greatest passion: dance. I spent my entire adolescence encased in that shell. When I finally shed the brace in college, the physical prison was replaced by a mental one—five long years of intense anxiety over my body, my skin, and my appearance. It birthed a fundamental paradox within me: I longed to be unique, yet I was terrified of being different.
In my freshman year, due to a misguided academic strategy, I found myself in a field that completely clashed with my interests and strengths. I fell into a depression so deep I required psychiatric medication; at one point, the side effects left me so dazed I nearly walked into oncoming traffic. It wasn't until I transferred to the Philosophy department that I found my cure. In those timeless, profound insights of the great thinkers, I discovered the true nourishment for my soul and gradually began to reclaim my life from the medication.
After graduation, I entered the publishing industry. But despite my passion for the work itself, I could not endure the rigid structures and stagnant systems. Every day felt like a slow march toward death.
The Search for "Who Am I?"
Then, on a winter night at twenty-four, I was forced through a gut-wrenching process of Ego Death. It felt like dying completely. I no longer recognized the person I used to be; my heart was nothing but a silent, black void. In a desperate search for answers, I dove into psychology, retraced my philosophical roots, and eventually found my way to Tarot and Reiki. I was chasing one single question: "Who am I?" Looking back at every major choice I had made, I realized I had always—voluntarily or involuntarily—surrendered control over my own life. I hadn't followed my heart, and the consequence was always a devastating fall.
Through a subsequent series of spiritual awakenings, I learned to trust my intuition, to flow with life, and to let go. I learned to face every event with equanimity, dissolving the dualities in my mind.
This was the beginning of my true relationship with myself. I started experimenting with various productivity methods, exploring and dismantling limiting beliefs. By finding my own rhythm and a way of working that honored my nature, my creativity exploded—tenfold compared to the past. I finally grasped the meaning and value of my existence.
"I believe that one day, we must all admit: being yourself is the only answer."
The Perfect Design
I remember a class in college called "Western Philosophy of Religion." We debated whether the world was perfectly designed by a Divine Creator. I thought then: If God is perfect, why are so many people unhappy? Why are so many trapped in lives they hate? If the Divine were perfect, shouldn't every soul be granted the capacity and the desire to flourish?
Later, I understood: If there is a Divine, we have already been given everything we need. As Hermann Hesse wrote in Siddhartha: "The world is perfect in every moment." It is our minds and souls that are clouded—by limiting beliefs, by fear, by narrow perspectives—preventing us from seeing what we already possess, driving us toward a future that was never truly ours.
If every person could shed those burdens and polish their own soul—if everyone could find their truest self and pursue a calling that aligns with their ideals—wouldn't this world finally become that "perfectly designed" masterpiece?
Follow The Flow
I believe that practice is just as vital as awareness and healing. Many spiritual teachings remain at the cognitive level, lacking a bridge to action. Conversely, most productivity tools are too clinical, lacking the "emotional troubleshooting" needed for the human soul.
Through my experience of spiritual awakening and my experiments in productivity, I want to help you close the gap between where you are and your ideal future—both spiritually and practically. Whether you struggle with high sensitivity, ADHD, body dysmorphia, or a low sense of worth, I am here to help you find your most authentic self and live a brilliant, regret-free life.