Wisdom & Philosophy
Consciousness Without Content: Meeting Awareness Beyond Thought
Consciousness without content sounded abstract and unattainable to me—like something reserved for monks or mystics. Yet I also knew what it was to ache for a pause from my own thinking. Is there a way to touch awareness itself, even for a moment, without disappearing or numbing out?
Stepping Beyond the Ego: Meeting the Illusion of Identity With Open Eyes
How do you step beyond ego, when every thought seems woven from its thread? Perhaps you’ve felt the push and pull between longing for ego death and the ache of holding on to who you think you are.
What Is Right Speech? Finding Truth and Kindness in Every Word
What is right speech, and how can our words become pathways to peace rather than sparks of harm? If you've ever left a conversation feeling unsettled, or wished your voice could carry more compassion, you are not alone. This article explores the heart of right speech, inviting a gentle inquiry into humility, surrender, and the art of the middle path.
Death as Transformation: Living and Loving in a World That Won’t Last
Death as transformation isn’t just a poetic idea; it’s an ache that lives in my chest when I try to hold on to what cannot stay. If life is impermanent, how am I supposed to open my heart, to love without clutching—or not disappear into numbness when loss arrives? This piece is less about answers and more about walking tenderly with these questions, together.
Svadharma: Listening for Your True Purpose in the Quiet Underneath
What is svadharma, and how do you know when you are living your true purpose? In moments of uncertainty or longing, the ancient notion of svadharma beckons us to listen for a deeper guidance—and invites us to honour the path that only we can walk. This article is an offering to those curious about dharma and inner guidance, the tides of karma, and how to gently step into your soul’s journey.
How to Live with Non-Attachment: Loosening the Roots of Inner Suffering
What does it mean to live with non-attachment, and must suffering always be part of our growth? If you’ve quietly wondered whether letting go means turning away from life, or if attachment truly is the root of suffering, you are not alone. This article will offer a gentle, practical reflection on how non-attachment can soften inner suffering — not by retreating, but by meeting life more deeply as it is.