Tim Z. Brooks On Nonduality: Presence, Practice, Paradox
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Addiction: What Helped Me Heal

I don’t know if anyone else will relate to this, but I’m going to say it anyway. For years, I struggled to find a recovery path that actually fit. I went to 12-step groups. I tried moderation management. I tried abstinence. I even tried pretending I didn’t have a problem. Nothing really stuck—not in a way that reached the core of what was going on. I didn’t lack willpower. I didn’t lack self...

Simplicity, Again

Lately I’ve been circling back to simplicity—not in a big, dramatic way, but more like returning to a quiet idea I never fully let go of. Years ago, I experimented with Voluntary Simplicity. The version I picked up then was structured and detailed, focused on tracking every penny, making charts, and hitting targets. I appreciated the values behind it—less consumption, more intention, deeper...

Stronger from the Center: A Spiritual Return to the Gym

On October 1, I’m diving into a new workout program that I’ve never tried before. It’s based on the principles from Michael Matthews’s Bigger Leaner Stronger and summed up by the motto: “Get bigger, leaner, and stronger.” As I’ve been thinking about my fitness goals—and realizing I’ve been out of shape for a long time—this approach feels like the shake-up I need. [...]

Starting My New Diet Journey—With a New Motto

On October 1, I’m beginning a new phase of my health journey. For a while now, I’ve been thinking about making some significant changes in how I eat—changes that support not only my overall well-being but also some specific goals I’ve set for myself. So, I’ve come up with a simple yet powerful motto to guide me: "Eat less, prioritize protein and whole foods." [...]

Tim Z. Brooks On Nonduality: Presence, Practice, Paradox

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