PinnedMember-onlyThe Lost Art of the Private MomentOn what it means to be connected. — A farmer and his friend sat under the shade of a fruit tree, watching as the sun began to set over the fields. They had been working hard all day, tending to the crops and animals, and were taking a well-deserved break. As they sat together, they could hear the…Mindfulness7 min readMindfulness7 min read
Published in Mind Cafe·PinnedMember-onlyDemystifying Your Unconscious MindOn the importance of inner work and attending to one’s shadow. — Most of us are generally aware that there are both conscious and unconscious aspects to our minds, but most of us know very little about what constitutes either one. Consciousness as a phenomenon itself is difficult to explain as it is, but most of us understand what we mean when…Mindfulness13 min readMindfulness13 min read
Mar 16Member-onlyArt & Symbol As Catalysts for Personal GrowthThe human experience isn’t meant to be measured by data & analytics. — Have you ever felt stuck, despite your best efforts to achieve your goals? Maybe you’ve set SMART goals, used data to track your progress, and implemented various productivity hacks, but still find yourself unfulfilled or uninspired. If so, you’re not alone. In fact, there’s a good reason why data and…Personal Growth8 min readPersonal Growth8 min read
Mar 16Member-onlyDeoptimized SustenanceOn the follies of quantifying the human experience. A poem. — In the modern age, we’re told To measure all we do and see, With data points and graphs that hold Our lives in strict captivity. But is this the way we must live, Bound by metrics and numbers to abide? Or is there more we have to give, More that lies beneath and…Optimization2 min readOptimization2 min read
Jan 7Member-onlyExploring the Importance of Shadow Work in Personal Growth and DevelopmentA parable followed by a look at Jungian perspectives on the shadow. — Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Timmy who lived in a cozy burrow in the forest. Timmy was a happy rabbit, surrounded by his family and friends, and he never gave much thought to the world outside of his little home. One day, Timmy was out foraging…Short Story6 min readShort Story6 min read
Jan 5Member-onlyAn Introduction to Jung’s Red BookFascinating insights into the mind of Carl Jung — The Red Book, also known as Liber Novus, is a handwritten and illustrated manuscript created by Swiss psychologist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung between 1914 and 1930. …Jung3 min readJung3 min read
Jan 5Member-onlyJacques Ellul’s Ideas on the Domination of TechnologyOn the importance of critique in modern society. — Jacques Ellul was a French philosopher, sociologist, and theologian who is best known for his work on the philosophy of technology and its impact on society. He was born in Bordeaux, France in 1912 and received a degree in law and political science before going on to study theology at…Technology7 min readTechnology7 min read
Jan 4Member-onlyA Poem on the Mystery of Self & NatureI am the shadow & the light. — In the depths of the forest, I find my true identity, As I wander the paths less traveled, I am shrouded in mystery. I am the wind that rustles the leaves, I am the shadow that dances in the light, I am the whisper that carries on the breeze, I am a part…Self1 min readSelf1 min read
Jan 3Member-onlyWho Am I but a Reflection?A poem on the puzzle of identity. — Who am I, but a reflection Of the world around me A product of my experiences And the choices I make Who am I, but a collection Of thoughts and feelings A mix of joy and sorrow A blend of hope and fear Who am I, but a canvas On which…Identity1 min readIdentity1 min read
