On Becoming an Alchemist

If you wish to change something, the first thing you must do is discover the true nature of your relationship to it. Then you will be able to see how to change it by changing yourself. This is the basic logic of alchemy.

How to Stare into the Darkness

To see our inner worlds we may need to recalibrate our vision. Optical illusions might hold the key. Let's try an experiment.

Trataka: The Meditation for People Who Can't Sit Still

The ancient practice of trataka trains unwavering focus and extrasensory powers by staring unblinking at a point until the gaze becomes a concentrated laser beam connecting you tangibly with the object of focus.

Senoi Dreamers

While children in most cultures are taught to ignore their dreams, the Senoi, like the aborigines of Australia, believe dreams are a landscape one must learn and navigate to truly understand the nature of life. During an average lifespan we spend 8 years of our life dreaming. Imagine living 8 years in a foreign country and never picking up the customs, language, or even the layout of the land; having only theories and little experience.