I live in Dublin, Ireland with my wife and two teenage daughters, and my life has been a winding journey through the worlds of advertising, meditation, psychology, and Tibetan sand mandalas—an unlikely combination that somehow reflects who I am. From a young age, I’ve been captivated by the question of what shapes us, what drives us, and why we become who we are. While I’ve built two independent advertising companies in our fast-paced, capitalist world, I’ve always felt a pull toward something deeper—something that speaks to the soul. For over 20 years, I’ve explored the inner workings of consciousness, beginning with the teachings of Abraham Maslow and deepening through a 15-year immersion in Transpersonal Psychology. I certified with Dr. Stanislav Grof’s training school in 2015 and have woven his profound map of the psyche into every aspect of my work. Along the way, I developed a meditative practice involving the creation of intricate geometric sand mandalas—fleeting, sacred expressions of inner experience—which I’ve shared in over 50 workshops and retreats across Ireland, Austria, and Tasmania. As a Guest Teacher with the school that shaped me, I continue to guide others in their own inner journeys. Through all of this—advertising, altered states, and sacred art—I’ve come to see the psyche not as a puzzle to solve, but as a mystery to be honoured. My work is a reflection of this belief: that we are shaped by more than just culture or conditioning, and that meaning, beauty, and transformation are always possible when we dare to look within.