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About nomadoftheuniverse

Nomad of the Universe, nobody special, Buddhist, student of Ram Dass. I write about happiness, meaning and spirituality. My book on Love Addiction is out on Amazon now.

Love addiction – the ultimate post (inspired by @melissabroder)

Posted on March 30, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

My book on love addiction is now on Amazon, read for free with Kindle Unlimited or get it here. This article by Melissa Broder and her book ‘Pisces’ were the latest eureka moment in my understanding of love addiction. The dots connected, the … Continue reading →

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“Ask what makes you feel alive…” (Howard Thurman)

Posted on March 23, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse
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Melissa Broder on love, longing and infatuation

Posted on March 9, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

Melissa Broder is the modern shaman/ philosopher/ poet. I’ve read her article for NY Times, and felt seen – most of what she says about love is what I’ve been recently realising/ discovering. In fact, her article triggered a reflection … Continue reading →

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Memorial to everyday heroes in London

Posted on March 3, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

Postman’s Park is a a well maintained small patch of green in the heart of the City in London with a church, ancient tombstones and fountain, and flowers in bloom in any season. But its most memorable feature is the … Continue reading →

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Hieronymous Bosch’s “Garden of Earthly Delights” — reimagined (birds)

Posted on February 23, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

It has been a while since I posted about art here. There is a reason for that. It takes me years to complete an art project 🙂  This one definitely took a while… I love H. Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights:

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East Forest and Ram Dass — Chapter I

Posted on February 17, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

Our mind is our karma. When you have a dark thought, love it. East Forest lifted the most essential phrases from the teachings of Ram Dass and overlaid them on beautiful spiritual music. It’s a soothing listen and you can … Continue reading →

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Dwight Schrute said it best…

Posted on February 14, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse
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Shadow Work Journal by Loner Wolf

Posted on February 10, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

I am working through the Loner Wolf’s Shadow Work Journal. I highly recommend it. It’s a compilation of exercises that help you uncover your dark, repressed side. I believe that uncovering and facing your shadow, accepting and learning to love it … Continue reading →

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Winter is different this year. Be more cat.

Posted on February 2, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

Usually winters are the worst. It’s too cold, too grey, too miserable, I go stir crazy stuck inside. This winter feels different. Or more precisely I am different. I now aim to walk 10k steps every day whatever the weather. … Continue reading →

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The Manifesto of Encouragement by Danielle LaPorte

Posted on January 27, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

“Right now: There are Tibetan Buddhist monks in a temple in the Himalayas endlessly reciting mantras for the cessation of your suffering and for the flourishing of your happiness. Someone you haven’t met yet is already dreaming of adoring you. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual fitness — the Tibetan practice of 100,000 prostrations

Posted on January 12, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

I am not a big fan of exercise. But make it spiritual exercise like Tibetan yoga or prostrations and suddenly I am all for it. I’ve recently started a Tibetan practice of 100,000 prostrations. I do it while reciting the … Continue reading →

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Sense of non-sense – The Book by Alan Watts

Posted on January 6, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

Recently, as part of the UK Psychedelic Society’s reading list, I discovered The Book: On The Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are by Alan Watts. I highly recommend reading it. I’ve included top 3 quotes below: Each organism is the … Continue reading →

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The Mind Explorers: A Psychedelic Weekend

Posted on December 22, 2018 by nomadoftheuniverse

And here it is – the culmination of my ‘magic mushroom’ retreat with the UK Psychedelic Society in September. The film made by Rebecca Coxon. In most of my appearances I am weeping and in one manage to sob while … Continue reading →

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Michael Pollan’s “How to change your mind,” and the theory of the entropic brain

Posted on December 15, 2018 by nomadoftheuniverse

I continue to explore the new world that opened to me. I heard that Michael Pollan’s ‘How to change your mind’ was a sort of Bible of psychedelics so I borrowed it from the local library. I consumed 414 pages … Continue reading →

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How can someone figure out their purpose in life?

Posted on December 8, 2018 by nomadoftheuniverse

I grappled with this question for years. Of course the answer is as simple as it’s difficult. And it’s only recently that I actually felt it. Below is an extract from Jack Kornfield’s book titled ‘After The Ecstasy, The Laundry’ … Continue reading →

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