High Existence

Ayahuasca – The Humbling Path to Truth

bryan g — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:30:37 +0000

The main reason I wanted to dabble in the world of Ayahuasca was to answer the many questions I have on my constant pursuit of truth. What is the purpose of life? What is our purpose as part of humanity? How do we live happily and peacefully? What is consciousness? What is truth? They were [...]

TEDs Controversy – 3 Threatening Talks They Tried to Censor

Martijn Schirp — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:42:55 +0000

Nobody can ignore TED, a powerhouse of fast, mind-blowing and paradigm breaking talks that last around 20 minutes. Experts in diverse fields such as anthropology, entrepreneurship, cosmology or brain science deliver a presentation all under the motto of ‘Ideas Worth Sharing’. But as TED has grown over the years and the TEDx events have spread [...]

How Expectations Color Our Beautiful World

Martijn Schirp — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:37:35 +0000

The last few months I have been traveling with my girlfriend throughout Middle and South-East Asia. I climbed the Himalayas in Nepal, fell in love with the vibrant cuisine of Thailand, got my divers certificate on a remote island in Cambodia, spent a month meditating in a forest retreat in Myanmar, survived a week of [...]

Cast Your Vote Every Day

IJC — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:01:52 +0000

When we speak of voting, we generally think of political elections. However, I’d like to bring to your attention a much more abstract concept of voting - that which you do every day with your wallet. Every dollar you spend is a vote to keep a company, person or idea alive. Without you and their other supporters, they could not go on as they do.

Why We Argue

Terence Stone — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:08:10 +0000

WIthin the animal kingdom, if you’re a lion, and another lion encroaches on your territory, you roar and growl to let the other guy know this is your space. Testing the water, he roars and growls right back at you. Often, after a series of traded threats, the outsider will stand down, and the argument dissipates. Occasionally, the other lion does not back off and a bloody fight ensues until one is mortally injured or submits. Sound familiar? How often do we argue with our significant others, our siblings, our parents, our friends with the overwhelming need to be right, to be the victor? And what’s wrong with that? Well, wrong is a matter of perspective, but I will say that we are not lions...most of us, anyway.

4 Practical Philosophies That Will Empower You

Vasco B — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:35:25 +0000

Philosophy is a fascinating branch of wisdom. However these esoteric ideas are sometimes difficult to translate into practical application. What are all of those thoughts, suppositions and theories actually good for? How can an understanding of philosophy ultimately help you lead a better life? Today I want to examine with you four philosophical ideas that [...]

[Video]: The 5 Natural Emotions

Jordan Lejuwaan — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:11:33 +0000

In the past I’ve often written about cutting negative emotions out of your life. But, like every great truth, this one is a paradox. Is there a place for emotions like anger and envy in an enlightened life? Author Neale Donald Walsch, author of my most-recommended book ‘Conversations With God’, would say so. Anger, grief, [...]

The Simple Truth About Happiness

Max Nachamkin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:09:00 +0000

“The opposite of happiness isn’t sadness — it’s boredom.” Tim Ferriss Over the past 4 years, I’ve read a countless number of articles on following your bliss, building passions, and being happy. Most articles touch on some common themes: finding passionate work, building positive and healthy relationships, being open-minded, and trying new things. This is, [...]

Must Watch: ‘My Life As A Turkey’

Jordan Lejuwaan — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:41:52 +0000

My Life As A Turkey is a beautiful and thought-proking documentary about a man who is given the rare opportunity to raise a group of wild turkeys from hatchlings to adulthood. Hold on! I know this may not sound like the most thrilling of plots, but it goes much deeper than it sounds. The man must spend over a year of his time with the birds with zero human interaction. He learns to communicate with them, understand the meaning of their sounds, and is given a rare glimpse into the consciousness of animals. He's also allowed a inside look at the lives of wild animals as the creatures in his forest, who allow him to get close since he's evidently trusted by the wild turkeys. There is also an absolutely gorgeous insight into the nature of consciousness which I won't spoil with words here. You'll just have to watch it :)

10 Things That Will Make Your Life Better

Jordan Lejuwaan — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:14:40 +0000

I have a bunch of things I've been wanting to share with HE for a while, but never found a good way to go about it. So I've thrown them all in this random list! These things have greatly ameliorated my life -- I hope they do the same for you!