The Global Sage
Six traditions. One conversation.
Welcome to The Sage
I draw from six wisdom traditions—Buddhism, Stoicism, Ho'oponopono, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity—to help you explore difficult emotions, reframe challenges, and find moments of clarity.
Not a generic chatbot. Here's what happens when you share.
Words Have Histories
When you say you feel "guilty," I trace that word to its Old English root gylt — a debt to be paid. This etymology reframing helps you see your emotion from a different angle. No other chatbot does this.
I Listen for Patterns
If you say "I always fail" or "I should have known better," I detect these as cognitive distortion patterns. Then I gently help you examine them — not as a diagnosis, but as an invitation to look again.
Three Ways I Respond
Depending on what you share, I shift between three modes: Logic Bridge (when you're stuck in guilt or conflict), Reflective (when you're exploring meaning), and Compassionate Anchor (when you're in acute distress — no humor, just grounding).
This is how The Sage works — tracing word roots to find new angles.
Try asking:
How is this different from ChatGPT?
The Global Sage
- Traces etymology of emotional words to reframe meaning
- Detects cognitive distortion patterns (should statements, all-or-nothing, etc.)
- Shifts between three response modes based on emotional state
- Draws from six specific traditions woven into a single voice
- Uses "we" language — companion, not authority
- Safety-first: crisis detection triggers professional referrals
Generic AI Chatbots
- Generate plausible text from general training data
- Treat every question the same regardless of emotional context
- No grounding in specific philosophical or therapeutic frameworks
- No crisis detection or safety guardrails
- No tradition-specific knowledge base
The Sage offers philosophical reflection, not clinical advice. Need professional support?