I never set out to wake up. I wanted to reduce suffering. I was curious about what was going on. Doing this, I was thrown into a dark night of the soul, which lasted many years. That experience culminated in a spiritual awakening. If you’re interested in my whole story, read this article. Before you continue, remember that each path to awakening is unique. There is no one path. In this article, I am simply sharing what happened. So above all, trust your own experience, and follow your intuition. A short warning before you begin: If you are not serious about this kind of awakening, do not conti ..read more

From an early age, I had an interest in the existential. Who am I? Why am I who I am? What is the purpose of life? Even though I had a good upbringing, I tended toward anxiety, fear, and hopelessness. And this is what eventually led to seeking the end of suffering, or at least a way to reduce the anguish within. This article is an overview of my journey through suffering into spiritual awakening. I am by no means free from suffering, but I can say that a large chunk of it is gone. I write this in hopes that someone may benefit. My aim is to be as transparent as possible so you can decide what ..read more

I’ve been meditating since around 2004. More haphazardly the first decade, and then more diligently. The benefits of meditation have been proven by science. And from my sample of one experience, meditation might be one of the most important practices of my life. There are many ways of meditating. You can get lost in trying to find the right technique, but when you’re starting out, the most important thing is sitting down and doing it. There is often a lot of resistance. You want to do anything but meditate, because it’s uncomfortable. If you can get over that early hump, it will be well worth ..read more

Heartbreak is a universal human experience, yet having your heart break open on the spiritual path takes on a deeper meaning. It’s a wake up call to the suffering that exists not only within, but all around us. You suddenly see the struggle everywhere, as if a light-switch has been flicked on. In the glowing light, the world looks like a different place, with previously hidden details now revealed. This heartbreak can happen to anyone, even those not on a spiritual path. In this article, we’ll take a look at how this is a sign of progress, but also cover pitfalls to watch out for. What is a “H ..read more

Does your heart know more than your head? Or is it the other way around? Which one will lead to more happiness, purpose, and fulfillment? The answer is both. This is not about neglecting a part of you. Instead, it’s about using everything at your disposal. You have a head and a heart for a reason. They both help in their own way. You Don’t Have to Choose You don’t have to choose between your heart and your head. The only reason you think they’re separate is because you’ve been told they are. How do I know? Well, consider this: If you had no thoughts or concepts, how would you live? You would j ..read more

Do you feel like life doesn’t make sense? Maybe life has thrown you a curveball or two, and now you don’t know what to do. You had certain expectations, but life didn’t cooperate. So how do you deal with the uncertainty of life, with the confusion? Let’s start by looking at what is truly going on. What is Going On? As humans, we are sense-making creatures. We organize the world internally. As we grow up, we take in programming, which blends with our personality and spirit. We inherit the values of the people and society around us. Our mind then tries to make sense of all this. It creates meani ..read more

Are you experiencing a dark night of the soul? Has life suddenly lost all meaning, purpose, and passion? I went through the same thing. In this guide, I’ll share what helped me get through the confusion, despair, and suffering. There is much hope, because the dark night of the soul is a rebirth. I was in it. Now I’m out. And I’m glad I went through it. You will soon discover why. Let’s begin. What is the Dark Night of the Soul? When I search for the definition of the dark night of the soul, I get this: a period of spiritual desolation suffered by a mystic in which all sense of consolation is ..read more

I’m not good enough. I don’t know what to do. Everything feels overwhelming, and I’m ready to give up. Those are the kind of thoughts that enter my head from time to time. I know you can relate, because every human being on this planet goes through this. It doesn’t matter how successful you are. Success doesn’t give you immunity from humanity. One of the problems today is that you see edited lives on display. Few want to share what life really looks like, wrinkles and all. So it’s easy to feel like you shouldn’t feel the way you do. But the truth is that whatever you’re going through is norma ..read more

When you think about going after your dreams, following your passion, and doing something you love, does it scare you? If you’re anything like me, it scares you, a lot. This is partly because we’re afraid of showing the world what we truly care about. It makes us vulnerable. Plus, going after what makes you come alive brings up your inner demons. In order to make progress, you have to be willing to walk through the darkness. But all is not as it seems, as you’ll soon discover. Why You’re Scared (And Why It’s Good) There are many reasons why you’re scared when it comes to going after what you ..read more

We’ve all been there. You gobble up books, courses, blogs, seminars. You do everything in your power to find the key to lasting happiness. Yet it seems to elude you. You try harder. You put in more time. And you end up exhausted. You want to give up, but you can’t, because you think this is what you have to do to live life to the fullest. But the truth is that searching isn’t going to give you the answers you seek. Happiness is not a technique. It cannot be given to you by someone else. The Problem We Face It seems easier to keep searching, to keep looking for answers outside of ourselves. Wh ..read more