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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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From the pit of despair to the mountaintop of delight

A foggy morning on Madeira Island, Portugal at our last retreat - Photo by Mary Gardella Six weeks ago, I turned 44 surrounded by chosen family. I was celebrated by clients, crew, and closest friends through gifts of presence, spa treatments, cards, flowers, and truly beautiful messages about who I am to each of them. The day started with sunrise on the beach and ended with sitting on the floor of our living room laughing and telling stories. As I blew out my birthday candles, I could feel my...

What's your definition of success? I used to think sitting still was for lazy people. My whole life was go-go-go and I liked it that way. From the time I woke up in my running clothes so I could hit the trails before sunrise to getting to work early so I could catch up before my team showed up, I didn't stop until I fell asleep wearily only to start the day over again. I felt like I was living my life to the fullest, using every single moment to get things done. To accomplish. To be...

I've decided to love you "Unconditional love is not so much about how we receive and endure each other, as it is about the deep vow to never, under any condition, stop bringing the flawed truth of who we are to each other." - Mark Nepo, The Book of Awakening I woke up early a few weeks ago to take an out-of-town friend to the beach for sunrise. As we took our chairs down to the ocean, we walked by a woman setting up a gong on the beach. She filled it with crystals and put her hands in prayer...

On sitting stillby Chris Coladonato, Forest-bathing Fairy - The Connection Catalyst “You must release the idea that the only meaningful work is done through effort and forward motion. Sometimes, it’s finally staying still that brings your entire universe back into the light.” Brianna Wiest, The Pivot Year If I had read this passage two years ago, I would have thought, “Geez, that’s a wonderful idea but how can that possibly be true?” All I knew was push and strive. It’s how I was brought up...

Woman sitting in nature with journal

TLDR; Feeling exhausted, overworked, and wishing for some time to dream up your next big idea? Announcing REST FEST! A two-day festival celebrating down-time. When was the last time you sat still and allowed yourself to just breathe? Not because you were hyperventilating or checking a box on the meditation app. Not because you were waiting for someone or waiting for a slow website to load. But because you just needed a minute. We have been trained to believe that we should be constantly...

A woman laying on a beanbag with her back to a group of people

I forgot something the other day.As I pushed and created, As I got excited and went all in.This dream of mine was coming to life. Yet amidst the planning and launching, I found myself feeling like I forgot something.Something important. Something that shouldn’t be forgotten. I sat there combing my lists, Looking through my messages. I checked my calendar and my social media, Then asked my husband if he knew what was missing. I fell asleep with a problem to solve.I woke up working on a...

Yesterday, we officially opened the doors to our most exciting program to date: The Brilliant Rebel Academy!

It’s been years in the making… Yesterday, we officially opened the doors to our most exciting program to date: The Brilliant Rebel Academy! This four-month program will help you finally build your Big Idea. It comes with: Eight weeks of soul-filling group calls to get you clear and prepared to bring your Big Idea to life A two-day in-person Tropical Immersive Experience in coastal Florida designed to give you the confidence and resources to find and pursue your purpose Access to the Rebel...

A few months ago, when Lexi shared that she wanted to post some of her stories in the One Moksha Network, I was overcome with joy for numerous reasons. Just over 18 months before this, I had received Lexi's retreat intake form and read her words out loud to myself: "Please don't push me outside of my comfort zone and definitely don't ask me to speak to the group." At that gorgeous home in Palm Springs, I watched her step out of herself and into the woman I saw inside of her. She shared in...

photo in the Fanal Forest on Madeira Island in Portugal So, you're sabotaging your success, huh? The vision you have for your future is cloudy at best and you're worried that if you set a clear one you'll never make it a reality, so you don't. The message you sent without thinking about its impact on the other person because you were in a hurry. The moment demanding your presence but you had other things on your mind more important than the relationship. The fear you gave into that led you...

TLDR: Are you in a big transition and not sure how to get where you want to go? I'm hosting a free 2-part workshop that will give you the direction you've been searching for. Click here to register! So here's where we're at. In my last episodes (#1 & #2), we've caught you in the middle of a conundrum. You've just realized that what got you here won't get you there. In other words, you've used every bit of your book-smarts or street-smarts to get you where you are, and things have stalled....