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The Behind The Scenes of How Holication Came to Life
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As you might already know, a few days ago Jaka and I established our first-ever Publication – HOLICATION HOLISTIC PUBLICATION.
Jaka already posted the submission guidelines on his profile, and now it’s my turn to give you a little backstory.
The purpose of this article is to provide you with the behind-the-scenes reasons why we created Holication.
The Beginning of Holication
At first, Holication was meant as a platform with the purpose of spreading holistic education.
Our initial intention with Holication was to show people that:
- everything is possible, especially regarding the transformation of their health and mindset
- that they can heal anything they are struggling with,
- they can succeed in life,
- and live their life according to their own terms.
Our dream sprouted out of our own transformation stories, mine of mental health and Jaka’s of physical health.
I managed to overcome:
- severe anxiety,
- social anxiety,
- depression and C-PTSD.
While Jaka courageously took his health into his own hands and managed to completely turn his life around, by overcoming osteogenesis imperfecta.
Our remarkable transformation journey
Our transformative journey revolved around topics that we still hold dear to our hearts, which are:
- personal development/self-improvement/personal growth,
- holistic medicine,
- and spirituality.
We were aiming to build something that transcended traditional boundaries – where learning about health wasn’t solely limited to physical but also included mental, emotional, and spiritual realms.
And since many of the resources from each of the above-mentioned fields can be pretty biased, we decided to put emphasis on presenting our knowledge from as unbiased point of view as possible.
At first, we didn’t have much clarity, I mean I hardly know anyone who has it all figured it out at the beginning, so that’s valid!
But our vision was clear regarding one thing – we wanted to deliver holistic knowledge that would be as unbiased as possible, consisting of the insights that we have gathered over the past four years, both through our own experiences and knowledge.
We wanted our platform to not just educate but also inspire.
We envisioned a community where individuals could come together to grow, learn and evolve,
while simultaneously nurturing the mind-body-spirit balance.
To be honest, we faced quite many trials and tribulations.
In our early days, we were like many young entrepreneurs- eager yet unguided, driven yet directionless.
We ventured into the digital world with all these big dreams of fame and fortune, glitz and glamour, chasing the almighty dollar,
or however you’d like to call it, and went straight into setting up profiles on Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.
Fun fact: we even had a Holication podcast up a running on X for some time. But something was missing!
Despite our best efforts at the time, our digital footprints remained shallow, and our channels and profiles remained empty echoes, rather than vibrant forums of engagement.
Vibrant forums of engagement – that’s what we were going for!
We were trapped in a cycle of what we thought was right, ignoring the whispers of our intuition that begged for a deeper, more meaningful approach.
Later, after some introspection, the essence of Holication became partially clear.
We realized that our initial failure was not a setback, but rather a set-up for discovering our authentic selves.
The realization hit us like a ton of bricks, it struck us hard and clear:
We had chosen the wrong niche, the wrong methods, the whole wrong occupation altogether.
I went from being a mental health life coach to a language translator, language teacher, and bilingual copywriter (English to Spanish and vice versa), also writing about spirituality and philosophy.
While Jaka went from fitness to philosophy (especially Stoicism) and qigong.
Our calling has always been in the deep impactful connections made through exchanging knowledge on holistic education.
Recently, with renewed vigor and refined purpose, we turned our sights to Medium.
Here, Jaka and I have been nurturing our voices for the past two months, connecting with readers through deeply personal narratives and insightful articles.
Yet, something was still missing!
A community…
A home!
That’s when the idea of Holication Holistic Publication was born!
This is a space where we can all thrive together.
This publication is not just another online platform; it is a sanctuary where authentic, genuine connections are cherished.
Where writers are not mere contributors, but family members – our brothers and sisters.
As founders of this splendid publication, Jaka and I are committed to nurturing this community!
We offer not just personal guidance and support but also the freedom to publish stories at your desired time – a testament to your voice and your truth.
What kind of topics to write about?
As you consider joining us, it’s important to align your contribution with the core topics that most resonate with the Holication vision.
We believe that the topics that are essential for fostering a holistic understanding and growth are:
- Philosophy
- Languages & Linguistics
- Self- improvement
- Holistic Health & Wellness
- Spirituality
- Personal Experiences
We extend an open invitation to you – writers, thinkers, dreamers.
We want you to bring your stories, your wisdom, your experiences.
Because together, we will create not just articles but legacies.
We will share and exchange not just knowledge, but life lessons.
Contribute to a publication where your voice matters, where your words can heal, inspire and transform.
Read our submission guidelines, align with our holistic vision, and take the step.
Be a part of our mission to empower individuals to not just live but lead lives with:
- purpose,
- authenticity,
- unity,
- passion,
- and peace.
As you write with us, remember, that you are not just joining a publication- you are becoming a part of a family that values growth, authenticity, unity, and holistic well-being.
Join us at Holication Holistic Publication today!
P.S. I almost forgot to mention our secret bonus – check it out here:
