Regenerating MORE ~ BEING LESS
Hi — I’m Alf, a recovering rat racer, turned curious contrarian. Are you drowning in the attention economy and games of more and more? Thirsty for meaning and connection, not likes & more “stuff” we don’t need?
Me to! I am on Metamodern quest for deeper reason and meaning in this chaotic video game of life. For quality time, in busy times. For pragmatic spirituality without the woo woo bullshit. For game change and regenerative #gameB recipes. Exploring the nebulous dance of complexity science and the emergently complex heart and mind.
I don’t where this ship is going, but if I had to name it —call her The Permaculture Poet. A Dharma Bum asking about how to live a good life — asking about what we put in our hearts, minds & stomachs.
I’m no guru, and don’t really know what I am talking about; just some super curious dude who reads too much, meditates, and travels the world sharing my musings. Some people find my ZenRants helpful. Others think I’m a lost MBA high-tech Zen hippie “finding myself” — who's may or may not be starting a cult on the side. Both may be true. Read and decide for yourself.
On second thought — groupies always welcome :)
THE WORLD IS MESSY — OUR HEARTS & MINDS DON’T HAVE TO BE
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(7 minute read) ~ Most people climb the staircase of life. But the story of India’s 1st Zen Master, AMA Samy, will teach us to surf the spirals of life. Are you ready to grow how you grow?
(7 minute read) We travel to sacred India to follow the life journey of AMA Samy: an orphaned boy who somehow, someway became India’s 1st Zen Master. His legendary story — will change how you look at your story. Non-conformers — listen up!
The spiritual path is paved with fantasies. But do you know which one you’re living in?
Probably the most important thing I have ever learned. Our way of looking via Shamanic Periscopes. Explaining mother moons, chakras, and disparate spiritual traditions.
My most vulnerable post. Part spiritual memoir — part warning. This is a tale of spiritual loneliness filled with monsters, mermaids, and zombies. Don’t let IG fool you. Spirituality, sometimes , can kick you in the face (14 Minute Read)
In the past 30 months, I have had no job. Yet it’s been the hardest work of my life. This is the story of the power to be alone — and the spiritual loneliness that fucked my shit up.
Post by post — like by like — the story we tell others, trumps the one we live. But what if a 10-second hack — could 10X the quality of our memories? This is the story of killing zombies in India, 3 Girls & 1 Cup in Vietnam, & awakening to spiritual selfie. (8 Minute Read)
You’re close with friends and family, but how vulnerable are you? Too often we wait until Eulogies, if ever at all, to FULLY share our love. Meet Gratitude Letters, a simple technique to nourish both your heart and theirs. This is my story of how I planted a garden of gratitude in my heart. It changed my life. I wish the same for you. (~6 MINUTE READ)
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A story of how Shamanism and psychedelics can both expand our minds and leave us swimming in delusion.
Why does all this naval gazing and periscope talk matter? Because it’s everything and consciousness coins prove it.
Probably the most important thing I have ever learned. Our way of looking via Shamanic Periscopes. Explaining mother moons, chakras, and disparate spiritual traditions.
What does the spiritual path and tinder have in common? This is my lonely journey of dharma dating.
My most vulnerable post. Part spiritual memoir — part warning. This is a tale of spiritual loneliness filled with monsters, mermaids, and zombies. Don’t let IG fool you. Spirituality, sometimes , can kick you in the face (14 Minute Read)
In the past 30 months, I have had no job. Yet it’s been the hardest work of my life. This is the story of the power to be alone — and the spiritual loneliness that fucked my shit up.
How knowing our own shit, gives us a radiant heart - Corona and all. Just ask the Buddha and his bag of shit. (3 minute Read)
Why do we always laugh at our younger selves? Yet our current selves feel so damn right? This is the story of escaping this trap - the key? Zen’s I don’t know mind (8-minute read).
Seeking ultimate truth & following his heart, the Buddha abandoned his family. Was he brave? Or cowardly? Following a 29 year old Prince trying to figure shit out — we discover why family — is overrated. Yet in that realization, each of us will become enriched and happier people. (~12 Minute read)
Post by post — like by like — the story we tell others, trumps the one we live. But what if a 10-second hack — could 10X the quality of our memories? This is the story of killing zombies in India, 3 Girls & 1 Cup in Vietnam, & awakening to spiritual selfie. (8 Minute Read)
Whether a heroic dose — or dancing with kids in the streets of India — within every conscious moment is a fight. A battle to play ‘you’ or to simply play. This poetry jam — is the dance of that dual. (2 MINUTE READ)
A contemplative letter on why I joined a Cult.