Trance Formation

Trance Formation

Why Transformation Requires Breaking Before Rebuilding

The Story

This isn't your typical spiritual memoir with neat lessons and tidy conclusions. Trance Formation is the raw, unfiltered story of what it actually looks like when someone wakes up from the "trance" of ordinary living—and it's messier, more confusing, and more human than most spiritual books dare to admit.

"I thought I had life figured out. Engineering degree, stable job, clear path forward. Then the pandemic hit, and everything I'd built my identity on crumbled. This is the story of what happened next."

Follow my journey from the comfortable predictability of software engineering through the upheaval of questioning everything, the chaos of travel and self-discovery, and the slow, sometimes painful process of finding my authentic voice.

The unfiltered memoir. Corporate burnout, spiritual seeking, losing everything at age 33. Why transformation requires breaking before rebuilding.

Written for anyone who's ever felt trapped in a life that looks good on paper but feels empty on the inside, Trance Formation is a testament to the messy beauty of becoming who you're truly meant to be.

About the Author

Life Path 11, INFJ. Former software engineer turned Soul Engineer, documenting transformation from Manila to the world.

Age 30 (2020): Corner office + awakening = questioning everything
Age 33 (2023): Lost dog, aunt, job—everything fell apart
Age 35 (2025): Understanding: Everything happens for a reason. But you still need a map.

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What Readers Say

★★★★★

"The author's honesty will resonate with many readers. It was liberating to read about his decision to strive for meaning and a deeper purpose. It invites the reader to take stock of their own life and to gain awareness of what constitutes contentment."

Anthea
Australia • Verified Purchase
★★★★★

"A beautifully crafted and inspiring piece, truly a must-read. His travels brought personal insights that deeply resonated, reminding me that it's never too late to pursue what truly lights up your soul."

John S.
United States • Verified Purchase
★★★★★

"The powerful stories in this book really touched my heart. The way the author writes is so honest and from the heart that I felt every feeling they went through. It really changed the way I think about my own problems."

Luis
United States • Verified Purchase
★★★★★

"An honest and heartfelt account with a narrative of comebacks, redemption, and adventures in foreign lands. The most important message is how the author emphasizes a 'never give up' attitude despite the challenges one may face."

R. Sanchez
Spain
★★★★

"Deeply touching and inspiring. What really touched a chord was how candidly he shared his transformation from corporate burnout to spiritual seeker. A forceful reminder that one is never too late in life for a course correction."

river433
Canada • Verified Purchase

Continue the Journey

The Great Remembering Series

When the World Forgot to Listen

Book 1: Remembering the inner listening you were born with. Trust synchronicity, read the signs, reclaim intuition.

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When the World Forgot to Feel

Book 2: Feelings aren't illogical—they're data. Emotions are guidance, not weakness.

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