Words don’t make us human.
An Experience Beyond Words.
Recently, during a deep meditation, I had a profound mystical experience. Afterwards, I searched for others who have had similar experiences, I wanted to hear their stories, hoping to find words that could capture mine.
The Power of Listening and Being Heard
In 2021, I was sitting in the shrine room of a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery perched on a cliff overlooking the frozen ocean. The view out of the window of the infinite horizon was only comparable to what I had experienced out at sea. I was in a deep personal retreat with no noise, light, or mind pollution. At this particular moment, I sat in a circle with other monks; we bowed and listened silently as each member shared their thoughts. There was no talkback, no advice given, just one person sharing and everyone else listening.
Imposter Syndrome and The Power of Trust
Do you ever feel like a fraud? Do you fear that someday, someone will call your bluff? You’re not alone. Studies show that up to 82[1] % of the population experience feelings of not being good enough no matter how much they have actually achieved. So, how do we challenge these feelings in ourselves and others? Read on.