Welcome to the hero’s journey — “The best of all medicines is resting and fasting.” — Benjamin Franklin Fasting has been around since there was life on this planet. It was common in ancient Greece, Egypt, India, and many other places around the globe. …

Revelations from the process of automatic writing — I’ve been doing morning pages (automatic writing) off and on for years now — mostly off. But during a recent phase of this morning ritual of mine, something broke through. I opened up, I stepped myself to the side and, in a hypnotic fervor, I scribbled down exactly what I…

Utilizing the power of your imagination — Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a branch of applied psychology that was developed by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in the 1970s. It has gained a reputation for being extremely effective for helping people deal with issues of an emotional and psychological nature using quick and seemingly simple techniques. …

The way of walking alone “The approach to combat and everyday life should be the same.” — Miyamoto Musashi Miyamoto Musashi was a Japanese swordsman, philosopher, and Samurai who lived during the Sengoku period of Japan, a time of constant civil war and social turmoil. Most of the details of…

Everything you need to know about this life-enhancing beverage — I’ll come right out and say it. Matcha is incredible. I have been drinking it daily for quite some time. I have a bowl every day. I’m drinking some as I write these words. In fact, I feel so strongly about matcha and the positive effect it has had on…

Science-backed evidence for grounding — Back in 2017, I was living in a small Shepherd’s hut in the Highlands of Scotland — in the middle of nowhere. It was unconventional, but it’s how I wanted to live. Every now and then I would go hiking in the mountains. I’d do this without boots, shoes or…

Why inauthentic writing cheats your readers and yourself — It takes a lot of work to make a decent living off of writing. Some writers can sit in front of a blank screen and watch as divine insight comes pouring out. …

Five necessary steps in order to make the switch — For my last birthday, I bought myself a pair of minimalist shoes. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have long been an advocate for spending as much time barefoot as possible. Even when it comes to walking forest trails and climbing mountains in Scotland…

If you’re already doing it, don’t stop. — A few years ago, when I lived in Canada, a monk had come over from India and he was traveling around the country, giving talks and classes on spirituality. …