Dr Mark's Musings

Reflections, practices, and stories for living authentically.

Dr. Mark Arcuri smiling warmly beside the cover of his book A Life Aligned: The Journey to Allowing the Magic in Your Life, Revised Edition, with the title What the Book Asked of Me

What the Book Truly Asked of Me

February 22, 2026 No Comments

Dr. Mark Arcuri on what it cost to revise A Life Aligned after twenty years, and what the process revealed about growth, identity, and the ...

Cobblestone street in Querétaro, México at sunset with people walking between historic stone arches and colonial buildings. Staying human in unsettled times.

Alignment

Staying Human in Unsettled Times

February 1, 2026 No Comments

Staying Human in Unsettled Times There are moments when I feel the ground shifting beneath my feet, not with spectacle or drama, but with persistence. ...

Reflective man at a warm holiday dinner table in México, symbolizing gratitude, longing, and Holiday Reflection on Belonging.

Alignment

Holiday Reflection on Belonging: When Gratitude Finds Us Before We Are Ready

December 21, 2025 No Comments

When Gratitude Finds Us Before We Are ReadyA Holiday Reflection on Belonging The end of the year has a way of revealing things we did ...

A person sits cross-legged on the edge of a rocky cliff at night, silhouetted against a deep blue star-filled sky. They hold an accordion in their lap, and a gentle, luminous swirl of celestial light rises through the sky above them. The landscape below is dark and expansive, creating a peaceful, contemplative atmosphere. Revisiting Star Wars.

Alignment

Revisiting Star Wars and Rediscovering Ourselves: What Weird Al’s “Yoda” Teaches Us About Alignment, Intuition, and the Force Within

December 7, 2025 No Comments

Revisiting Star Wars and Rediscovering Ourselves: What Weird Al’s “Yoda” Teaches Us About Alignment, Intuition, and the Force Within There are weeks when life feels ...

Text-based graphic on a warm red background featuring a simple crown icon above a quote that reads, “No Kings Day is not about abolishing crowns. It is about remembering that, in a democracy, the crown belongs to the people.” The design evokes themes of unity, democracy, and shared sovereignty.

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No Kings Day: Reclaiming Our Inner and Collective Sovereignty

October 18, 2025 No Comments

No Kings Day: Reclaiming Our Inner and Collective Sovereignty October 18, 2025, marks No Kings Day, a day of global reflection and peaceful action. It ...