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I've written down some fleeting thoughts in response to my observations of popular spiritual teachers in the social media scene. It is my observation that many contemporary gurus continue in the tradition of holding themselves untouchable and unquestionable, as if their statements come directly from the purest source of soulful knowledge. The fans and followers of these individuals continue to propagate this guru status, but in the process they dishonor themselves, projecting divinity and wisdom onto the teacher and denying in themselves.

I constantly see the remnants of warped spirituality still playing out in the modern world; a world in which information and knowledge is so readily available. I believe that new vistas have opened in the field of human potential, that we are in a prime position to be integrating the great tools and teachings from the many traditions and modern disciplines. I also believe that the wise human aspiration is not to be 'enlightened' or 'free from suffering' which is an unnatainable fantasy, but to be individuated, inspired, whole; to embrace the constant journey of evolution that leads to a meaningful and authentic life.

The existential challenge right now is that we are in bit of a limbo state; religion continues to wreak havok in some areas, millions in other areas are renouncing all religion and losing touch with any sense of existential inspiration, and the apparently progressive 'spiritual' groups are promoting a cocktail of religious idealisms, unattainable fantasies, and far-left escapist values that render people confused and passive in a world of increasing potential and complexity. As you will see, our project is one small offering in a new era of thought; we are taking great ideas from the east & west, alternative & conservative, ancient & modern, and doing our darnest to challenge, inform and inspire people to fully become who they are. If there are any ultimate values, it is to help people to be self-governing, self-inspired, self-empowered and independent of any one philosophy, religion, system or school of thought. To be whole is the great human aspiration. To do what is truly in our hearts. We all have such a short time on this earth; why spend it living beneath the forces of other's paradigms and expectations?

As promised, here are some recent thoughts for you to chew on in relation to modern spiritual teachers.