teacher – The Awakened Dreamer

The Shadow Side of Awakening: False Prophets, Nasty Gurus & Bliss Babes

In the seven years since an overnight spiritual awakening catapulted me into a surreal peace with a months-long afterglow—followed by years of increasing hyper-synchronicity, mini-miracles and rare but intense episodes of suffering—I have learned two true things: Nothing is static, especially enlightenment. And awakening to true nature does not mean liberation from the personality (and […]

5 Reasons a Teacher can be Good for Your Post-Awakening No-Self

“If you don’t know where you are going any road can take you there” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland — Disclaimer: While at the time this was written statements in this article were true for me, I’ve since discovered a ‘guru’ can also be a reason to hide from my own inner-teacher and truth. […]

Why I Have a Spiritual Teacher Post Awakening

— Disclaimer: While at the time this was written statements in this article were true for me, I’ve since discovered a ‘guru’ can also be a reason to hide from my own inner-teacher and truth. The slippery slope of enchantment in another (no different in many ways to falling in love) leads inexorably to […]