Life
Time is a Sailing Ship
“We think that the world is limited and explained by its past. We tend to think that what happened in the past determines what is going to happen next, and we do not see that it is exactly the other Read more…
Advice
Solitary Refinement: The Profound Power of Solitude
“Above measure the singular pleasure of solitude” – MF DOOM (Bookfiend) That line serendipitously seems to seep into my consciousness whenever I’m immersed in the unique euphoria that solitude brings. Solitude can be indescribably blissful, or utterly torturous, depending Read more…
Meditation
This “Alien Meditation” Will Completely Refresh Your Perspective
When was the last time you experienced complete awe? When was the last time you experienced that magical feeling of childlike wonder? Most of us lose our sense of awe by adulthood and coast through daily life on monotonous auto-pilot. Read more…
Lifestyle Design
The Spontanist
Note: I use the pronoun “he” in this post (mostly because I included the picture of myself below). But if your vessel is of the female variety, feel free to substitute it with “she” while reading. The Spontanist is the Read more…
Advice
There Are No Problems in the Present Moment
While I was in the shower this morning, I found myself getting annoyed and worked up… I recently broke up with the woman I was dating. So I was grappling with my ego and mulling over the past. Realizing that Read more…
Philosophy
A Game of Shadows
I’ve been noticing many hidden subtleties in both nature and myself lately. One must acknowledge the shadow aspects (or “the dark side”) within everything in order to realize wholeness. With that being said, here’s a piece of poetry I wrote… Read more…
Action
12 Signs That You Need More Freedom
Freedom is a tricky term. It’s a word that has been dragged through the muddy waters of assorted interpretations and biases for some time now. I could write a book philosophizing about what freedom is and what it entails… But Read more…
Meditation
Heighten Your Senses With This Walking Meditation
The meandering path through the lush green of the woods served as a walking meditation for me. I was deeply immersed, steeped into the sweet nectar of the moment. Each of my senses took its turn to be heightened and Read more…