Grow Into Being

The Wisdom of Chickens

I recently read about somatic experiencing. I can’t say I fully understand how this works, but it reminded me of our chickens.

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The Sweet Lessons of Kampala Traffic

I’m warning you: this article is longer than the previous ones. That’s because I am taking you on a detour. What is known as ‘shortcut’ here in Kampala. Shortcuts are neither short, nor do they cut anything, except into your patience. They are, in fact, long detours taken in a desperate attempt to avoid traffic jam. But we’ll get there. Let’s first have a look at what Kampala traffic is.

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Inviting the Gods

A big part of a number of indigenous rituals (for example, the South American yahé, ayuahasca or santo daime rituals) require purging in preparation for the spiritual experience. You cannot open your mind to the Gods if it’s cluttered with material residue. Get it out and you’ll receive what truly matters.

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A Different Ride

Once again, I don’t find the time to meditate. Instead, today I’ll ride blindly.

Today I want to ride differently. Keeping my eyes open doesn’t help me in any way. Even though I can’t do anything about the ride, I always feel the urge to squeeze my knees in or lift my feet as if I could avoid hitting something.

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