Sol Santos

Red Pill or Blue Pill?

Synopsis: The last program I graduated from was MRT: Moral Reconation Therapy. There was an MRT counselor who taught us the importance of 'radical acceptance'. The concept of radical acceptance is the complete acceptance of things for how they truly are which then gives you a more realistic perspective from which to manage a situation. You have to be willing to see the whole picture and not dismiss something just because you don't want to believe what you're seeing is true.

My talk will address the elephant in the room, which is the financial benefit that results from locking up an unacceptable number of our population. The land of the free, the cornerstone of capitalism, hasn't beat all other nations in incarceration rates because we're the most lawless country on the globe. Some have found a way to capitalize on the law. My talk will focus on how we create programs that help people who, and those who are most likely to, become victims to the system while still providing a way (outside of the prison system) for capital to flow to those who are monetarily benefitting by keeping things as they are. Fifteen to twenty minutes is not enough time to accurately conceptualize how this is possible, but it is enough time to plant the seeds of possibility. I will share a look into a way I believe this could be possible.  

Our Speaker:  Sol Santos, a certified mechanic and Peer Support Specialist, has transformed his life from struggles with addiction and incarceration to become an inspirational speaker and educator. 

Born in Brazil and raised in North Dakota, Sol's diverse background includes graduating from St. Paul College and completing the Moral Reconation Therapy program, which set him on his current path.

In 2020, Sol and his wife Maeve, founded Conscious Creations Community LLC in Minneapolis, MN, later evolving into "This Modern Mystic" in 2023. Their unique approach, "The Science of Spirituality," combines Sol's love of science with Maeve's passion for spirituality, offering a holistic method for personal transformation.

Sol has taught at Addiction Health Center in Maplewood, MN, spoke at CURA summit in Ashland, Oregon, and led the top-rated “Identity Mastery Leads to Self Mastery” course at Golden Rule ReEntry. Drawing from his lived experiences and Maeve's formal education, Sol empowers others to overcome adversity, clarify who they are and what they want so they can create the life they desire.

Now based in Ashland, Oregon, Sol continues to share his journey as a testament to self-empowerment, offering valuable insights to those seeking personal growth and transformation.