Amber Ontiveros

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From Discord to Self-Love

“Men often hate each other because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other; they don't know each other because they cannot communicate; they cannot communicate because they are separated." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Have you ever...

The Transformative Power of Forgiveness: A Lesson from MLK

"He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love." Forgiveness is a nuanced art, requiring courage, compassion, and a willingness to release the shackles of resentment. Dr. King's message underscores the inseparable connection between our...

Embracing the Spiritual Gym: Finding Love in Life’s Tough Moments

“Things that are hurtful, difficult, and unloving are actually vital to encounter. We need them to evoke our true nature of love, and yes, we need debilitating times and demoralizing people to remember the good, the love, and to grow as spiritual beings." Heal the...

Building Bridges, Not Walls: Fostering Compassion in Disagreements

For over two decades, I’ve worked as a civil rights advocate. I helped people see disparities in the workplace. I revealed people’s shortcomings, especially as it applied to how they were treating their employees, their colleagues, and their teams. And you know what?...

Navigating Triggers: Your Roadmap to Emotional Freedom

If you’re reading this, you might be on a journey of self-discovery. Or maybe you’re just trying to figure out how to deal with what happens to you when someone you love (or just someone you know) says or does something mundane or shitty and you have a reaction. Like,...

Let’s END Discord and Oppression, Shall We?

In the midst of a national conversation rife with discord and oppression, I’m thrilled to unveil my latest work–a beacon of hope and transformation, Heal the Four Woundings: A Guide to End Discord and Discrimination. As society grapples with fractures caused by biases...