It’s never too late to redefine our own life purpose
At the age of 70, my academic studies and spiritual pursuit brought a profound encounter with psilocybin. I feel a renewed sense of meaning and purpose.
At the age of 70, my academic studies and spiritual pursuit brought a profound encounter with psilocybin. I feel a renewed sense of meaning and purpose.
My first episode of severe depression emerged when I was 14 years old. I remember being immobile, unable to think or interact. An overseas trip brought my first meditation experience. It would lead to a profound process.
While traveling in the deep South of the U.S., I saw sugary processed foods prioritised over fresh whole foods. Sadly, people are suffering for it.
Our heart is our superpower. I knew this from my professional work and my spiritual practice, but lived it when someone close to me suffered a life-threatening emergency. I quickly mobilized a group to send energy healing.
Late one night while cycling home, I could no longer stuff down the emotions of my marriage breakup. It was getting exhausting. I started crying, then asked, “What am I feeling right now?”
I was French-kissed by a wolf. A true kiss. She stuck her tongue right into my mouth, while staring into my eyes. It was a sign she liked me, and another rich experience on my spiritual journey through nature and indigenous culture.
While the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade directly affects women in America, the tremors of the decision are being felt worldwide in the wake of the Taliban’s prohibitions on women and girls. One writer captures the impact of public and private affronts to women’s rights — and offers a way forward.
It would have been easier if I could just give up altogether, but some nagging positivity inside wouldn’t let me. DNA is programmed for survival, and survival relies on hope of change or a future outcome.
Is prosperity earned or granted? A bit of both. For me, it starts with taking care of myself to cultivate an environment to prosper. Intention, action and luck all play a part.
I’ve got five methods of helping myself prosper. Some of them are my own doing, like switching to an ‘attitude of gratitude,’ and others are external. Warning: This story includes rats!