The article challenges the widely accepted notion of the “spiritual journey,” arguing that it is an illusion. Spirituality is not about progress, self-improvement, or gaining anything—it’s about realizing what is already present. The idea of a journey fuels religious and spiritual industries, but true spirituality is about recognizing that there is nowhere to go and nothing to attain.

This article explores the nature of opinions and how they often serve as mental shortcuts rather than thoughtful conclusions. It suggests that opinions can become unconscious habits tied to ego and identity, rather than genuine reflections of truth. By becoming more aware of our opinions and questioning their origins, we can move beyond them and connect with our deeper, opinion-free awareness.

To truly be recognized as a god, a being must uphold its own moral principles far better than its followers do. A god that lives by a “do as I say, not as I do” standard is nothing more than a manipulative figure, unworthy of worship or devotion. For instance, a god...

When I meditate, I’m not trying to “do” anything. I’m not pushing for something to happen, and I don’t expect anything to happen either. Meditation is just about aligning myself with what already is. It’s about being aware of the present moment—the truth of “nowness.”...

“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.” - Matthew 10:14, The (Christian) Bible “In Biblical times, when leaving Gentile cities, pious Jews often shook the dust from their...

A few years ago, I stepped away from all spiritual practices, including meditation, despite having just learned its “how-to.” This spiritual “fast” lasted 10 years. Yet, without realizing it, I continued meditating—through ASMR videos on YouTube. For those unfamiliar,...

This week, I’m staying in a secluded cabin in north Georgia while working on an art project for a client. The isolation is nice because I don’t have to interact with people much, except when I need supplies or work on the project itself. Yet, I’ve always felt a bit...

We’ve been led to believe, by those who don’t truly understand, that we are less than we are. People who repeat what they’ve been told—without questioning it—have convinced us that we are flawed, limited, imperfect, and broken. You have the power to decide what to...

Looking for happiness is a lot like searching for your glasses when they’re sitting on top of your head. (Sound familiar?) We all chase after things in life that we think will make us happy, and sure, they do—for a while. But eventually, we realize the “thing” we...

The mind thrives on duality, constantly presenting us with choices: this or that, here or there. It convinces us that we are the decision-makers, charting a path forward. But is this truly what’s happening in our experience? We often view life as a linear,...

Every artist begins their creative journey connected to an infinite well of ideas, impulses, and possibilities. At their core lies a boundless realm, unrestricted by style, medium, or form. Yet, when an artist picks up a brush and places the first stroke on a canvas,...

The article explores the concept of spiritual awakening, drawing parallels between waking from sleep and awakening from spiritual unconsciousness. It uses the biblical story of Adam and Eve to illustrate how humanity “fell asleep” by embracing duality—the division of reality into good and evil. Awakening, then, is about unlearning these mind-made judgments and recognizing the unity of existence. This state of awareness is not something to attain but something that has always been present. True awakening means realizing our inherent spiritual nature and moving beyond dualistic thinking.