Intro to Expansion

In this episode, we examine how our fears, though biological in origin, may reveal patterns that can not only point us in the direction of our dreams but propel us into them. I share how a few persistent fears that plagued me for a long time were actually indicators of my greatest potential impact. This episode goes deep and just might change how you see, and engage, with your fear. Grab a noteboo...

In this Musing episode, we cover the internal pattern, resistance, that may just be keeping us stuck in the name of safety and familiarity. In it, I use examples from my romantic relationships and my work experience to illuminate how we subtly protect ourselves from what we want. Give this episode a listen and pair it with what we’ve covered in Urgent Life, Redefining, and House Your Words Built....

In this episode, we explore the creative power of our words, for better and worse, and the reality-editing capacity of our beliefs. We cover how these two elements have constructed our lives as they stand and how we can use them to reconstruct ones we leap out of bed for (or in my case, stay up late for). In it, we revisit our evolutionary origins, we chat with some anthropologists and linguists a...

In this short-form musing episode, I explore the nature of ideas and how simultaneously fleeting and formative they are. In this post, I aim to encourage us to create space for ideas to meet us and to take their visitation seriously as they may be the entryway to worlds heretofore untraveled. I invite you to go on this walk with me. Melvyn 🌱 Visit the written Substack post Visit Mel’s Substack Th...

In this episode, we explore the function of definitions in our lives and how we can use them to reconstruct our targets, our capabilities, and our sense of self. In it, I especially ask you to redefine your view of creativity and productivity for the times that we live in. Be advised, this one is full of admonishments, so if you aren’t prepared to act or consider how you can shift, it might be a l...

In this episode we cover the importance of living life urgently and how valuable weeks can be in our reconstruction. I also discuss how we will approach reconstruction and the aims I have for all of us. It’s a lot of heart in here. Get in. Melvyn 🏗️ Visit the written Substack post Visit Mel’s Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

Happy May! In this first-of-the-month post, I detail what iv. Reconstruction is all about, share what this month’s cosmic weather is calling for, and how we’ll proceed through this next stretch. Please have a listen to what is probably the silliest, most true-to-form recording I’ve done. (I’m still laughing.) Melvyn 🫶🏿 Visit the written Substack Post Visit Mel’s Substack This is a public episode...

To build again. From a plan that has only ever existed as a dream. From within. Listen to the Realization Audio Journal at links below: Apple Music Spotify I have created five playlists, Audio Journals , that correspond to each of the phases of internal discovery I’ve lived and intend to share in my posts and other media (as stated in Preparing for the Journey ). Consider these Audio Journals to b...

In this episode, we explore what it will take for you to live a new life and the value of ashes for where you’re going. We also cover the reason for all the terrible things happening in the world. Spoiler Alert: There is much more ahead of you than behind. What is ready to end within you? Melvyn 🌱 Audio Journal - iv. Reconstruction (Apple Music) Audio Journal - iv. Reconstruction (Spotify) Visit...

In this episode, I share a personally inspiring story arc from X-Men ‘97 about one of the most famous comic book characters, Storm. May her example, and the work of Beau DeMayo and team, model reclaiming our power. Melvyn ⚡ Visit the written post on Substack Visit Mel’s Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

In this episode, we dig deep and explore what wells can teach us about connecting to the deepest, most expansive parts of who we are . In it, I provide 3 different lens perspectives through which to examine the structure of wells so that we can see our lives differently and adjust our approach accordingly. I also share how with ‘CAIR’ we can access subtle, essential parts of our being. This episod...

This episode is an exploration of circles and spheres to learn what they can teach us about exploring ourselves and embodying our place in the world. This post is divided into two parts, Circles and Spheres, and it looks at the topic first two-dimensionally and then three-dimensionally. Spoiler Alert: You are a much bigger deal than you think, and I’m going to explain how. 🫶🏿 Visit the written p...

In this edition of Making Of, on Hearts, I discuss a key function of the heart’s power in helping us experience new things, my personal experience with heart awareness in our work, and what we are now free to do now that most of the science is behind us. The post I ask you to share in the episode is linked below: [Action Required] Enjoy! Visit the written post on Substack Visit Mel’s Substack 🫶🏿...

This post contains the action items for Parts I & II of this segment on our Hearts. Out of all the stuff I write, share, and will eventually teach, if I could only offer you one thing , it would be this . In this post, I cover the two exercises that put to use all that I covered in Pt. I: The Intelligent Heart and Pt. II: The Intuitive Heart Visit the written post on Substack Visit Mel’s Substack...

I invite you on a part 2 of our expedition into the core of who we are, our hearts. In this offering, we will explore in-depth what I believe is the most important organ in our bodies. Our hearts. In this post, I plan to outline how our hearts are prepared, nay designed, to connect us to ourselves and others, help us become all we are, and lead us through the times we live in. Visit the written po...

I invite you on a 2-part expedition into the core of who we are, our hearts. In this offering, we will explore in-depth what I believe is the most important organ in our bodies. Our hearts. What do you know about the fist-sized muscle-organ in your chest, your heart, and its functions? What do we know about how it contributes to our survival? what more might our hearts be responsible for? Join me...

In this edition of Making Of, I discuss the relative ease with which the On Souls collection was created, though still difficult, the freedom this new vision of the afterlife has given me, and how being you just might save the world. Hit play and let’s go behind the scenes in this episode of Making Of. Melvyn Visit the written post on Substack Visit Mel’s Substack This is a public episode. If you...

On Souls is a 3-part collection on our potential origins and the eternal odyssey of our souls. Beginning with the moment our life ends, we explore what we do in the afterlife in part one, who we are created to be for the “duration” of eternity in part two, and finally, what we are “meant” to be doing while on Earth in part three. On Souls is a heartfelt, eye-opening, adventure. Given the depth of...

In part one , I introduced us to a detailed and active afterlife filled with various roles and activities. In part two , I introduced you to your permanence and reason for being here now. But for a concept as grand and ethereal as souls, how do we bring it down to Earth? How do we embody it? (No pun intended.) In this post, there are few more things I hope to share and impress upon you to tie all...

In part one of this 3-pack on souls, Our Eternal Journey , we covered the detailed and expansive nature of the afterlife. We took a detailed look into what we potentially do when we die and what preparation goes into selecting and starting a new life. In this installment, we go into detail regarding how you came to be, to enable you to become who you truly are. Let’s dive in. Melvyn Visit the writ...

In this post, I aim to stretch the view you have of yourself and your life by offering you a practical notion of the afterlife. I believe we can better understand our place on Earth and our reason for being if we consider what we might be doing when we’re not on Earth. I’d love to explain. As with everything: try on this perspective , see what it offers or inspires in you, and take it off if it do...

This past week the world lost two incredible artists and visionaries Janice Burgess, the creator of The Backyardigans, and Akira Toriyama, the creator of the Dragon Ball series. What we can learn from both Janice and Akira is that what might later be considered our “life’s work” or “greatest contribution” might be closer to us, more obvious, and more important than we think. Let me explain. Melvyn...

Realization is surrendering to the magnificence in all things and releasing the illusion of separation and powerlessness… Listen to the Realization Audio Journal here: Apple Music | Spotify I have created five playlists, Audio Journals , that correspond to each of the phases of internal discovery I’ve lived and intend to share in my posts and other media (as stated in Preparing for the Journey )....

Things to know for Mel’s Substack pre-Spring! All posts mentioned are available on Melvyn.rustin.substack.com Melvyn Visit the written post on Substack Visit Mel’s Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit introtoexpansion.substack.com

Welcome to another edition of Making Of! This time… on Evolution . If you had told me 6 months ago, I’d be reading a book, much less writing a post, on how our current evolutionary story is incomplete I would not have believed you*, but here we are! I was following my highest excitement and ended up somewhere kinda cool. Let’s talk about it. Melvyn Visit the written post on Substack Visit Mel’s Su...