Waking Up

I remember very vividly, being the shy, socially awkward kid, far more comfortable with my own company, terrified of being exposed as valueless, empty, lacking a strong personality projected out into the world. I rehearsed every conversation ahead of...
The Paradox at the HeartIt really is a wonderful conundrum—the awakening recognition that the Whole arising in each moment is already and inherently perfect... and yet, alongside that, the many questions that arise: How do we square this realisatio...
“Keep Ithaka always in your mind.Arriving there is what you’re destined for.But don’t hurry the journey at all.Better if it lasts for years…”— C. P. Cavafy, Ithaka“We shall not cease from explorationAnd the end of all our exploringWill ...
Waking up to my true nature was the catalyst for a profound change in the direction of my life. Up until my thirties, I was—as most people are—busy with building a career, forging relationships, making a home, and exploring creative outlets....

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