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Melanie Spring & Dan Russell

Melanie Spring and Dan Russell are the cofounders of One Moksha, a community of leaders, rebels, and enlightenment seekers who are on a mission to heal and transform into their best selves. Melanie serves as the Leader of the Brilliant Rebellion, where she helps people become more aligned in order to identify and pursue their life’s purpose. Dan serves as the Leader of Hama, where he creates intimate, unique spaces for healing and personal transformation. Together, the Brilliant Rebellion and Hama, and Dan and Melanie, are the yin and yang at One Moksha.

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😬 Am I a narcissist?

A thought-provoking question from my husband, Dan Russell Am I a narcissist? Last year, I lost a close friendship. Over the course of a few weeks, certain things came to light about this person I loved that were out of alignment with the values I thought they held. Moments that cast a shadow on a personality I had come to trust. Behavior and lies that showed a much more fear-based mentality than that which I thought they had. Comments that sought to make me an enemy rather than have a...

To be seen is to be loved.To love is to see. Have you ever had someone look at you and it felt as if they were seeing your soul? It can feel terribly uncomfortable to sit across from someone who is so present that you know they’re not thinking about where they’re going next or where they just were. They’re just sitting with you. Truly listening. Truly interested in what you’re saying. Think about the last time you went on a “date” (with a stranger, your significant other, your child, or even...

Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment. - Deepak Chopra WHAT IF there is no tomorrow? WHAT IF there is no yesterday? WHAT IF all we have is right NOW? Most of our lives are spent looking forward to what's next while running away from what's happened or wishing we could change the past. Yet the only moment we truly have is the Infinite Now. Watch this clip from The Brilliant Rebellion's first Soul Mixer where Dan shares about what it means...

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."- Will Durant Most of us spent some time as 2025 was beginning setting intentions, choosing a word, and writing goals—to manifest what we want. As we looked back at our year in review, we may have seen the learning, the growth, the heartache, and heart opening. I know I did. As we look at this year ahead, we see hope and ideas—wanting to make it the best yet. All of this is well and good, yet there is more here than...

"There is no right or wrong. It’s then versus now." - Rob Bell I've lived most of my life in fear of being bad or wrong. Sure, I've always been a confident go-getter who doesn't take shit, yet behind the scenes, my mind had a program running that no matter what I did, someone would be upset or I'd get in trouble. This fear caused me to make a lot of choices that hurt me or others. It flavored everything I did with an energy of "I hope no one gets upset," even when I KNEW in my conscious mind...

“We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.”— Max De Pree A QUESTION FOR THE NEW YEAR... We’ve been told our entire lives that “playing by the rules” is the only way to stay safe, succeed, and fit in. But what if those very rules are quietly confining you—limiting your real potential and keeping you from living the life you crave? That’s why we created The Brilliant Rebellion: to help you identify and break free from the constructs you never even questioned. You’ll join a...

Hey there, Ever wish you could peek inside the minds of people who’ve taken the leap and decided to challenge the status quo—just like you want to? Now’s your chance. We get it. If you’ve been on the internet for just the last few months, you’ve seen plenty of bold promises and hype only to find out that it’s really just good marketing and no delivery. Our community of magical humans, The Brilliant Rebellion, is different than anything you’ve ever experienced. And we’re not just saying that....

The Brilliant Rebellion

Hey there! Are you ready to ditch the rules and discover a life that’s truly yours? That’s why we created The Brilliant Rebellion—a vibrant, no-BS community designed to challenge how you think, spark deep insights, and help you continue to show up fully as your true self. Learn More Every two weeks, we host live Soul Mixers on Zoom. These aren’t your average Zoom calls; they’re open, real conversations that push beyond shallow banter—plus, you’ll get eye-opening questions that lead you to...

The day she showed up in my life, I was insecure at first. I had never seen someone so attractive, delightful, and generous. I’d heard so many stories about her, and now I could see for myself what she was really like. As she strolled into my life with her luxurious look and fresh perspective, I knew I wanted to be her friend. She fit into my life pretty easily, yet I questioned how that was possible. My biggest worry: I wasn’t going to fit into her life. You see, I had been living in...

Melanie's face

I’m A LOT. No, really. I am a lot. I know it. I’m good with it. Since I arrived, I have been an overwhelming human to most who encounter me. I’ve been told that I’m too tall.That my hair looks ugly.That I just want to be the center of attention.That I get up too early.That I push myself too hard.That I’m too picky.That I’m too loud.That I talk too much.That I look masculine.That I’m too hard to love.I’ve heard it all. And I’ve repeated other people’s words to myself for far too many years....