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The Paradox of Connection and Community

So there’s this thing that happens, as you get wiser and deeper and more and more awesome…

You become more capable of CONNECTING.

You explore. You grow. You change. And all of those things create layers of complexity and depth… Layers that you can share with other people.

But… And here’s the shitty part… All that awesomeness also makes you DIFFERENT. And so it gets harder and harder to find people to connect WITH.

Because we all get deeper in our own unique way.

And that creates a frustrating dilemma…

As YOU get deeper—your circle of friends gets smaller…

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What Einstein Can Teach Spirituality About Metaphysics

A nerdy post about letting things go.

Okay, this week’s post is going to get a little nerdy. And it’s going to kick more than a few sacred cows down the hill… (Probably all of them.)

So if you’re easily distracted—or easily offended—better give this one a pass…

It’s about Einstein’s struggle to create his theory of gravity. And what he had to let go of in order to get it.

The role that metaphysics play in physics… And how spirituality can let go too, and evolve into something better.

It all starts back in 1913…

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When Suffering is the Right Choice

...in order to move forward.

Following up on the idea that spirituality isn’t about being happy all the time, let’s talk about intentionally leaving happiness behind…

We’re all familiar with the idea that our souls will—if we listen—lead us in the right direction. Forward and onward, towards a life of purpose and transformation.

But what do you do when the way ahead is shut?

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