Hey everyone,
I want to share something honestly and openly with you.
Over the last 24 hours, I’ve had to sit with a bit of discouragement and do some deep reflection on the past six months. After a lot of prayer and consideration, I’ve decided to pause paid advertising for now.
What I want to be very clear about is this:
The issue is not the heart of this work.
It’s not the branding.
And it’s not what’s being offered.
Those foundations are strong — and I believe deeply in them. I do plan to add recorded options for those who can’t attend live, but that’s a refinement, not a correction.
The truth I’ve come to understand is simpler — and more uncomfortable.
The world runs on numbers. And when you’re trying to grow a mission in a system driven by money, momentum becomes a numbers game. The level of advertising I’ve been able to sustain has created a small smolder — enough to show promise, but not enough fuel to become a true fire.
That’s the reality.
So instead of forcing something that isn’t sustainable right now, I’m choosing a different path.
I’ll be leaning into community, relationships, and referrals — reaching out to local businesses, developing real connections, and continuing to offer free services so people can experience this work without pressure.
This isn’t giving up.
It’s choosing a wiser way forward.
So here’s to all the brave lightworkers out there — those trying to create something beautiful with very little, in a world that often worships money as its highest god. If you’re in that place too, you’re not alone.
I hope to see you at the next SOMA Breath session.
Please also know that the 21-Day Meditation & Breathwork Preparation Challenge is available to all of you for free. It’s a gentle, grounded way to regulate the nervous system and build a sustainable meditation lifestyle — and in many ways, it’s sufficient on its own.
On alternating weeks, I’ll also be hosting what I call a Sacred Gathering — a short prayer, a scripture reading, a small teaching, and a collective guided meditation. These gatherings will be recorded and available to premium members, while free members are always welcome to attend live.
If you’re connected with me here on Facebook or other social platforms, you’ll find the link to Skool — where all of these offerings live — in my bio.
God bless each of you.
And may God especially bless those who are taking real risks with their time, energy, and resources to create something meaningful in a world shaped by a broken system.
With gratitude,
Steven
Ascending Dragons 🐉✨