Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution

What is it in our ancient DNA that tells us collectively there is something beyond this physical realm? That we need to ritualize the burial of a body, inter it in a sacred place, and provide items to help it along its journey? Are we wired for a spiritual connection to our lost loved ones? And if so, why? I mean, from a sociological perspective, i

What kind of old human do you want to be? That is, if my perspective is right and your consciousness and its corollary—your soul—exists beyond your physical body, who is the person you are taking with you when the old age segment of your life is finally over?

Although faith and religion are never overtly mentioned in the show, and Star Trek’s central focus is the glorification of science and exploration, to me the core message is essentially a spiritual one. Global unity for our human family, founded on increased compassion and universal equity.

The show metaphorically tackled all of 1960s society’s greatest challenges—war, racism, technological advancement—from the point of view of an enlightened human race. This wasn’t a show about personal growth; it was a show about collective transformation.

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, I remember seeing videos of entire cities cheering and banging pots in unison every evening to show support for frontline workers. And images of sequestered neighbors in Italy playing music together across their balconies. It was a glimpse into what the world could look like if it was truly able to unite

The red wheelbarrow of consciousness, glazed with rainwater, beside the white chickens of experience. It simply doesn’t compute that it all adds up to nothing. In fact, when someone asks about “the meaning of life,” aren’t they really asking about “the meaning of consciousness”? What does this complicated, personality-filled life experience mean? W

Another great quote (often mistakenly attributed to C. S. Lewis) is: You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.

from a spiritual perspective, we need to shift our view of true success away from the accumulation of wealth and toward nobility, selflessness, and generosity. You may say I’m a dreamer, but like Gene Roddenberry (and John Lennon), I may not be the only one.

The bottom line is that young people are suffering greatly. They seem to be lacking in the tools, skills, and ability to find solutions to these difficult issues. To befriend, to bond, to connect, to self-soothe, to find joy. To create community. They are seemingly cut off from what nourishes them, suffering from diseases of despair, and oftentimes