Essays, stories & reflections
Essays, stories and reflections on wisdom, consciousness and the art of living.
Latest essays & stories
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Allowing Life’s Absurdities: The Cosmic Laughter, Hidden Divinity, and Manifestation
Introducing the Philosophy of Allowance We often find certain life experiences unpalatable. With or without direct personal encounters, cruelties and vulgarities exist in the world, people resist or seek to banish them, and the futility of this attempt, in turn, has often brought people to…
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What Dionysus Can Teach Us About Letting Go
“…Well-fed, fruitful, increasing joyful bounty, Bursting from the earth, god of the wine-press, mighty, With changing form, a cure for men’s pain, holy bloom, A pain-hating joy for mortals, one who takes hold, with Beautiful hair, a looser from care, raging with the thyrsos, Thunderer…
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When Does Sacrifice Become Self-Abandonment?
A reflection on sacrifice, suffering and authentic becoming: questioning fear-based self-denial and finding meaning in personal transformation.
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The Seed of Potential: A Mythic Journey Towards Self-Realisation
The Seed of Potential In life, we often harbour a seed of potential, a dormant force within us, that we are yet to fully comprehend. This seed, a thing of beauty and intrigue, remains buried in the fertile soil of our unconscious. It may be…
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Illusion, not Darkness: Unmasking the True Enemy
The dichotomy of light and dark has long been a central pillar of symbolism across cultures and spiritual traditions. Traditionally, light represents knowledge and truth, while darkness symbolizes ignorance and suffering. However, unraveling the illusions that obstruct enlightenment reveals that darkness is not the true…
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Prioritising Authenticity: The Key to Empowering Our Destiny
In today’s fast-paced world, embracing authenticity can often be challenging, yet it holds the key to truly empowering our destiny. This article delves into the concept of authenticity, highlighting its transformative power and how it paves the way for personal growth and self-discovery. By fostering a deep…
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Exploring Duality and Non-Duality: Insights from Zoroastrianism and the Bhagavad Gita
Introduction to Duality and Non-Duality In this blog post, we will explore two philosophical concepts—duality and non-duality—and their implications on existential questions. We will dive into the teachings of Zoroastrianism and then contrast them with the principles of non-dualistic philosophies. Lastly, we’ll touch upon the…
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Where Clay Divides, Where Clay Joins – Chapter 7: The Woman Who Spoke to Rivers
The stranger arrived with the dawn mist three days after the salt merchants departed, following the high-water mark where the river had swollen during last year’s exceptional floods. She moved…