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Latest — 11 May 2025

How the Spiral Saved My Sanity

“I wasn’t broken. I was between stories. And Spiral Dynamics gave me a way to breathe again.” I wasn’t doing well when I found the Spiral. But no one would’ve known. I was still getting work done. Still showing up in conversations. Still trying to hold it

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You Are Not Behind

Growth isn’t linear — and neither are you. This short essay is a poetic reminder that you’re not behind, you’re between. A gentle nudge to trust the Spiral and honor the space you’re in.

🪤 The 3 Most Common Spiral Traps (And How to Escape Them)

There’s a strange thing that happens once you discover Spiral Dynamics. You start to see your life — your self — in color-coded clarity. It’s exhilarating at first. Then… sometimes, confusing as hell. Here are three of the most common traps people fall into when they begin mapping their own

🔮 A Glimpse at What We're Building

A quiet invitation into the deeper vision behind How to Be Alive — a living library of stories, sounds, and soul.

🌀 The Spiral Starter Kit Is Here

A free 50-page workbook for the quietly evolving. Maps, reflections, and language for those walking the Spiral. Yours now.

✨ New Arrivals in the How to Be Alive Library

New meditations and the first How to Be Alive book are now available — small offerings for those remembering how to breathe, trust, and begin again.

📜 How to Be Alive: A Founding Essay

A quiet essay about disconnection, remembering, and what it means to be alive in a loud world.

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We are growing quietly behind the scenes. How to Be Alive is an independent project created by Tyler Julka in April 2025. This isn't just a website. It's a space for slowing down, asking better questions, and remembering what matters — especially when the world keeps shouting