In a world saturated with distractions, false narratives, and societal conditioning, the quest for what is authentic, real, and true about ourselves and this earthbound life requires courage and deep introspection. It is a journey that calls us to break free from the influence of external forces — be they social, cultural, religious, or spiritual — and to reconnect with the inherent power and wisdom that resides within us, waiting to be awakened.
Tag: authenticity
I’ve heard the song “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” by Procol Harum almost daily recently. They have the radio on in the kitchen at the cafe I frequent, and while many of the usual songs on “today’s top hits” radio are the same hits of the ’60s-’90s they play every day, this one stands out. There’s simply nothing else like it. But more importantly, it reminds me of my late father.
As we go through the motions of daily life, should we allow ourselves a beat amidst ceaseless mental chaos, we can touch upon a stillpoint…
This strange, infuriating, exhausting, personally expansive, psychologically challenging, emotionally maturing and character alchemizing year has been one for the books. Perhaps you can relate.
You have no doubt heard of the classic paradox, of what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object. It seems quite evident that something akin to this is playing out on the world stage.