Ethan Caldwell
Location: Portland, Oregon
Ethan Caldwell is a mindfulness educator and breathwork specialist who bridges neuroscience with ancient contemplative practices.
Experience
For over 12 years, Ethan has guided individuals and groups in exploring the power of breath, nervous system regulation, and mindful awareness. He integrates modern psychology with practical tools for daily resilience.
Education
B.Sc. in Cognitive Science, University of California, San Diego
Certified Breathwork Facilitator (Alchemy of Breath)
Posts
What the Parable of the Muddy Water Teaches About Letting Go
When our minds are stirred by stress or craving, it can feel impossible to find clarity. The parable of the muddy water, widely used in mindfulness teachings, reveals how stillness invites the sediment of thought and feeling to settle—showing us a practical path to peace even in everyday life.
The Traveler and the Path: A Modern Fable Pointing to True Nature
When we search for awakening, it’s easy to become absorbed by methods or metaphors instead of the reality they point toward. The story of the traveler and the path, drawing on the classic finger and the moon teaching, gently reminds us to look beyond technique and toward direct, felt wisdom.
When Spiritual Pride Gets in the Way: Learning Humility from a Lost Key
Even on a path meant to bring clarity and openness, spiritual pride can quietly close us off. The parable of the lost key shows how humility and an awareness of impermanence offer more freedom than any sense of certainty. Here’s why this matters—and how to notice it in your own experience.
Teacher-Student Wisdom Stories: How Parable and Presence Shape Spiritual Insight
When wisdom is passed down from teacher to student, the lessons often take the form of parables—simple stories that point to deeper truths. Through tales like the muddy water or the challenge of spiritual pride, we glimpse how insight is transmitted not only through words, but through lived experience and presence.
What Stories Awaken Insight? Lessons from Teacher–Student Wisdom Tales
Stories have a way of reaching us where direct instruction cannot. When it comes to insight—especially around concepts like the ego or sudden realization—traditional wisdom stories offer a mirror to the mind.