Share Your Story

We are interested in hearing from anyone who has taken themselves apart, and in the process, found a completely new perspective and understanding of life.

This may be via meditation, philosophy, studying science, contemplative practice, nondual teaching, spontaneous insight, psychedelics, journaling, or some combination (or different means entirely).

Why?

This journey of “Self-Investigation”, regardless of how exactly one does it, is beneficial for individuals and society.

The sort of insight that emerges from Self-Investigation feels like the best hope we have to foster good values and living well. Not values imposed from outside, but rather, ones that are self-evident, given a sufficient amount consideration and reflection.

The most tractable road is to inspire people to become curious about their own nature. The stories are what they are. People can take it or leave it.

Finding Common Ground

Although we all come from different backgrounds, using different tools, ideas, and practices, we can relate on the fundamentals. Please review this guide, which tries to describe “Self-Investigation” in neutral terms. We anchor in science and philosophy, but this is ultimately compatible with other contexts like non-theistic spirituality and nonduality.

Discussion Options

• The format can be video interview, spoken interview, or written.
• It can be published publicly (website and public youtube) or privately (SI discussion forum and private youtube)
• Preference is video and public youtube for maximum reach

Example Conversation Questions

The aim is not to strictly cover these questions but to explore whatever applies organically throughout the course of conversation. For written conversations, the author can select whatever they like.

• When did “Self-Investigation” start for you?
• Did you explore it specifically, or did it catch you off guard?
• What is your experience with meditation, mindfulness, contemplation of related philosophy, journaling?
• What is your experience studying science as it relates to self understanding?
• Any past or current experience with religion?
• What thinkers or books contributed to your current perspective?
• If comfortable sharing, have psychedelics played any role in your understanding? Or, what are your thoughts on the role and potential of psychedelics?
• Has art or fiction played any role?
• Has anything else significantly contributed to your understanding?
• Do you consider your insights “stabilized”?
• What was (or is) the most disturbing or disorienting aspect of your insights?
• Do you recall any realizations that were especially profound?
• Have you made major life changes in light of your insights, and if so, how abruptly?
• How is your daily life most influenced by this investigation?
• What are your thoughts on personal fulfillment?
• What are your thoughts on meaning?
• What are your thoughts on death?
• Is there anything about your insights you would wish for others to notice on their own?
• Are you at peace?
• Are you unsettled with anything in the world?
• How do you (or would like to) serve others?
• What is your favorite open mystery?
• Anything else you want to share?

Guidelines

Nothing will be published unless it feels right. There is value in simply having discussion privately and leaving it there. But to the extent it feels right, it can be shared.

We can record the convo, edit it, review it, and decide next steps.

Beyond this, sincerity, sympathy, critical thinking, and the “golden rule” apply.

Contact

If you are interested in a conversation please reach out.