Poiesis
Rituals and symbols
idea
Mourning is a leap to freedom, inviting new dreams of living
by Alexander Hirsch
Transcendence and nature
idea
My three decades alone, basking in the company of a mountain
by Susanne Sener
Drugs and psychedelics
guide
How to have a safe psychedelic trip
A psychedelic experience can be deeply rewarding, but also carries real risks. Here’s how to avoid a bad trip
by Christian Jarrett
Dance
film
A street dance born amid poverty and violence offers a radical form of self-care
22 mins
Poetry
idea
Learning Nahuatl, the flower song, and the poetics of life
by David Bowles
Creativity
idea
Our greatest invention was the invention of invention itself
by Keith Frankish
Stories and literature
guide
How to plan your novel
Inspiration rarely comes as a mysterious visitation from the muse. Far better to learn the techniques and habits of the craft
by Jason Whittaker
Play
film
An Oscar-nominated animation that celebrates walking with humans
5 mins
Drugs and psychedelics
idea
Cigarette! Exquisite fiend, ephemeral friend, how I miss you
by Caroline Eden
Altered states
idea
A touch of absurdity can help to wrap your mind around reality
by David Robson
Meditation and contemplation
film
Everyone is waiting, watching. What for remains captivatingly unclear
12 mins