If you’re considering psilocybin-assisted therapy, here are some things you might want to know. Benefits Humans have benefited from...

The importance of altered, or non-ordinary states of consciousness in the evolution of humanity. Throughout history, hunter-gatherer and...

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My mind told me I was hallucinating, but my instincts told me I’d glimpsed the other side. Is there life after death? It’s a question...

What the existence of the word "woo-woo" says about the world we live in today. A year after I moved from Hong Kong to Portland, Oregon,...

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Does self-improvement overload fuel discontent? Hi, I’m Michele, and I’m a self-improvement addict. I’m addicted to activities that will,...

Believe it or not, being a hyper anxious person could actually help you to become more successful in life. Are you a Nervous Nellie who...

“Kashtanka” — Anton Chekov’s short story about a dog with two masters — is a fable about the conundrum of the creative life. No dedicated...

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How living in small spaces can improve your life, and increase mental discipline. When I was a student in London, I lived for three years...

Why success can sometimes feel scarier than failure. Last month, I received a positive review from the local Hong Kong newspaper, — the...

Your inner child can be your best ally. Last Sunday, over brunch with friends, the discussion turned to the pros and cons of...