Published inKnow Thyself, Heal Thyself·PinnedLearning to Communicate Openly About My Mental Health Was a Game-ChangerThe hidden impact of bottling emotions — Another lifetime ago, during a vulnerable phase, I discovered the detrimental effects of bottling up my emotions. One of a handful of pivotal moments that redefined my approach to mental health. Having just returned from a silent meditation retreat, again, I’m reminded of the importance of finding ways to share…Suicide5 min readSuicide5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION Book Chapters·4 days agoEveryone You Know is Going to Die (Part One)A chapter from my recently published book, How To Die Happy — As life is, death is. The awareness of this fact allows you to live life fully and intensely. Sadhguru A lot of folks say we can do nothing to prepare ourselves for losing a loved one. Such thinking has us lost in a void that envelops our ignorance and lack…Illuminationbookchapters8 min readIlluminationbookchapters8 min read
Published inBe Yourself·Aug 20Twenty-six things I wish I knew twenty-six years agoI used to wish I could undo my past, though not anymore. If I went back in time and made alternate choices, then who would I be now? It’s entirely possible that such quantum-meddling might create an alternate present-day me — altogether less grateful for his trauma. Hence, I’ll stick…Regrets Of Life2 min readRegrets Of Life2 min read
Jul 5Can Psychedelics Heal Addiction?Exploring the healing potential of psychedelics for addiction — As one who discusses my recovery from addiction publicly, I’ve been asked on many occasions how someone who was once addicted to drugs can responsibly promote the use of psychedelic plant medicines, which some folks also refer to as “drugs”. …Addiction8 min readAddiction8 min read
Jun 15How to Find Flow When Nothing’s FlowingCultivating discipline and surrender for optimal performance — If you’re familiar with “finding flow”, you may also know the unpleasant feelings conjured when one struggles to find flow when nothing is flowing. As a writer, I know a thing or two about this unwelcome phenomenon. The essence of the flow state, also known as “Wu Wei” in Taoism…Personal Development5 min readPersonal Development5 min read
Published inKnow Thyself, Heal Thyself·Jun 8Why Everyone Should Make a Beeline for Step NineMaking amends shouldn’t only apply to folks in addiction recovery — Regardless of what life throws our way, we’re all engaged in a cosmic ballet. And so, as we dance through the stages of life, there are moments when our steps stutter and our rhythm falters. Now imagine if we had a formula to rectify these missteps, thus restoring harmony. …Addiction Recovery4 min readAddiction Recovery4 min read
Jun 8Golden SilencePractical utilities for integrating silence into hectic daily life — Silence often feels like an elusive luxury in our hectic, fast-paced world — seemingly involuntarily propelled as we are by what Carl Honoré calls “the virus of hurry”. Yet, the profound power of quiet moments extends far beyond simple respite from the racket. …Meditation4 min readMeditation4 min read
Published inBe Yourself·Jun 8Rediscovering My Harmonious MindA timely lesson about our mental health’s impermanence when daily practice falls by the wayside — “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. — Lao Tzu We’re all humans having a human experience, trying to understand our place in the world. Some are lucky; the path is more prominent, and while the road may be rocky, the game of life puts a…Meditation11 min readMeditation11 min read
Published inBe Yourself·Jun 5Last Night a Beagle Saved My LifeHow a mutt from a puppy farm interrupted my suicide, followed me across the globe and became my greatest teacher — “Grief is just love with no place to go”. — Jamie Anderson I found Macy at what I learned to be a puppy farm in an anonymous sea of grey houses amidst the urban sprawl of north-west England’s Greater Manchester. It was early in 2013 when I visited the unkempt…Suicide10 min readSuicide10 min read
May 25Five Ways to Tame the Monkey WithinHow to tackle your ego while giving it a cuddle — Meet the “Monkey Mind”, a euphemism for our untamed ego. Picture a relentless, chattering monkey, ceaselessly jumping from thought to thought, muddling our inner peace. This restless creature embodies our fears, doubts, and unchecked desires, often peddling tales that paint us in a better light or safeguard our pride. Without…Monkey Mind2 min readMonkey Mind2 min read
