Names hold power. They carry energy, intention, and stories. But names can also become cages—defining who you are before you’ve even had the chance to grow into who you’re meant to be. That’s why I chose to be CraigJustCraig.
It’s not just a name; it’s a mantra. A reminder.
By being CraigJustCraig, I strip away the temptation to self-anoint with grand titles or assumed roles. It’s not Sir Craig, Master Craig, or Rope Guru Craig—it’s just Craig. Titles carry weight, and they often push dynamics before they’ve had the chance to naturally form. I don’t want to be anything to anyone that hasn’t been earned, that hasn’t been felt.
When I connect with someone, I want them to experience me authentically, without assumptions or expectations. To some, I might become more. To someone else, maybe nothing more than Craig. And that’s okay. Names are reflections of connection, and I trust the names others give me more than the ones I give myself.
CraigJustCraig is my way of resisting the urge to impose predetermined expectations or obligations. I leave the canvas blank, allowing us to co-create our connection rather than dictating what it must look like.
For me, this practice is grounding. It keeps me present and attuned to the energy between people. CraigJustCraig reminds me to listen, to observe, and to honor what is rather than forcing what should be.
CraigJustCraig is an invitation—to see me as I am and to feel free to find your own truth in how we relate.
I’m just Craig. And to me, that’s enough.
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