A Call to Action: "The Reflectionists Manifesto"

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been preparing for this moment—though I didn’t always know it. From growing up in modern Greece,in student boards,Communist youth and the usual suspect of closing the shcool down for a strike and riot in the streets of Athens, surrounded by the echoes of ancient wisdom, to detoxing at 24 and leaving Crete for Canada with nothing but a dream and determination, every step of my journey has led me here.

I spent years traveling as a chef, living in five countries, immersing myself in different cultures, and observing how people live, think, and connect. Along the way, I absorbed knowledge like a sponge—reading philosophy, studying history, listening to scientists and politicians, and reflecting deeply on the world we’ve built and the one we could create.

In 2023, I became a meditation and yoga teacher. That year marked a turning point—a moment of clarity when everything clicked. While walking my dog Bianca and listening to an ADHD podcast, my life flashed…