In the West, we often think of Buddhism as a cure for all of life’s ills, and Vipassana as the fastest-acting medicine. But no matter how deep a philosophy, Buddhism can’t solve all of our problems by itself. And Vipassana can be as harmful as it is also helpful, especially when shorn of the broader […] The post Vipassana And Buddhism In The West: Common Pitfalls and How I Moved Past Them appeared first on HighExistence ..read more

Last month, I decided to embark on a 30X challenge, where I would investigate my own Inner Critic for thirty days, using established techniques and resources, and discovering some of my own along the way. This article is a deep dive into my experience of rediscovering my forgotten inner harmony and significantly healing my internal […] The post 10 Steps For Turning Your Inner Critic Into an Inner Ally appeared first on HighExistence ..read more

A modern-day witch shares wisdom earned on her alchemical journey from being a tech CEO to becoming an oracle creator and psychedelic guide. The post Cris Beasley – A Grounded Guide to Channelling, Psychedelic Facilitation and Figuring Out What You Are Here to Do (#62) appeared first on HighExistence ..read more

The Biggy Smalls of marketing kicks in the door and lays down the whole law with an arsenal of no bullsh*t marketing tips. The post Steve Sims – Be You, Be Clear and They Will Come: Straight-up Marketing Advice From The Real Life Wizard of Oz (#60) appeared first on HighExistence ..read more

Visionary artist and real-life wizard Jake Kobrin explains how to manifest your True Will by harnessing the forces of Magick. The post Jake Kobrin – A Beginner’s Masterclass in Magick: How to Manifest Your True Will (#59) appeared first on HighExistence ..read more

A sobering yet deeply trippy conversation about hallucinogen persisting perception disorder, mental health paradigms, and the metaverse. The post Ed Prideaux – HPPD, Psychedelic Narcissism and the Pitfalls of Pathologizing (#58) appeared first on HighExistence ..read more

In the first episode of The Stairway to Wisdom Podcast, author and business maestro, MJ DeMarco, paves the direct path to financial freedom. The post MJ DeMarco – Escaping Financial Slavery, Finding High-Velocity Business Ideas and the Problem With Following Your Passion (#57) appeared first on HighExistence ..read more

A roundtable discussion on the paradigm shift that occurs when you connect to a community of like-hearted individuals. The post The Hidden Virtues of Community and the Lost Art of Feedback (HEx Dialogues #10) appeared first on HighExistence ..read more

I convinced him to put the knife down, but it could have been a much bloodier situation. If I had been any less persuasive at that moment, I would have been dead. The principles that I’ve learned and internalized from reading the best books on persuasion and influence literally saved my life – and I’ll […] The post The 48 Best Books on Persuasion and Influence, According to Millions of Readers appeared first on HighExistence ..read more

Zen Master Henry Shukman brings koans down to earth and explains how he managed to synthesize the path of healing with that of awakening. The post Henry Shukman – Healing vs Awakening, Zen Koans and the Antidote to Aloneness (#55) appeared first on HighExistence ..read more