Over the last few years, I made a commitment to deepen my meditation practice. This included upping my daily practice time, hiring a meditation teacher, and attending several meditation retreats. Integrating meditation into my life has been challenging especially...
Ever since my most profound mystical experiences I have been called to go deeper on the spiritual path. At times, I had visions of leaving it all behind, becoming a monk, and living in a monastery somewhere in the mountains. Being a family man, with a wife and two...
Meditation isn’t a new phenomenon but an ancient practice used by yogis for thousands of years. Originally brought to the west by gurus like Swami Vivekananda, Maharishi, and D.T. Suzuki, meditation’s popularity continued to grow through endorsements from celebrities...
The rise of psychedelics is allowing more people to experience profound consciousness-expanding states. At low doses, psychedelics enable us to see unique perspectives, revealing aspects of reality that are usually hidden. While a high dose can allow a user to have a...
Ever since I can remember, I had a hard time dealing with emotions. Even in my late teens, I remember getting into arguments with my parents and not being able to hold back the tears. Emotions would flood my body and release through my eyes. I would ask myself “Why...