I agree whole heartedly with your observation that ignoring cancer doesn’t make it go away. I’ve seen too many examples of this and similar things to argue. This points out one of the often misunderstood and poorly explored aspects of attention: Unconscious attention. Just because we ignore something consciously doesn’t mean we aren’t in a constant state of unconscious attention upon it. The best way to check where these “hidden attentions” are is to simply explore the things we want or don’t want in our lives, or the world, and notice what sort of emotional reaction happens in the body and the subsequent thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors, that follow. If we do this, and find we are anything but emotionally neutral and open to possibilities or options, then there is definitely some background process running, unexamined. I share all this not as a prescription, but as an axiom. It’s a starting place. To the degree that anyone or anything in the world can trigger me, is the degree that I am shackled and enslaved by that. My goal is complete sovereignty, to choose the directionality of my life.

Daniella, thank you for pouring your heart, mind, and passion into bridging these two worlds. It’s no simple task. I’ve long straddled the worlds of money and spirituality, and have historically found it difficult to communicate the treasures I find in each to the other. Recently my wife and I hosted a mini retreat in our home with our spiritual tribe. It was an incredible weekend. Though I can’t help myself but to make attempts to share the freedoms I’ve found in the worlds they are most resistant to. It’s always a razors edge to keep the conversation productive for all. However One morning as I was joining the group for coffee, I was delighted to see one of the young women curled up on the couch with Beyond Money in one hand and her coffee in the other! We all did end up having breakthrough moments around Bitcoin and the fundamentals of money that weekend. I’m excited for your next book!

Thank you for the heart and passion you are pouring into this area Daniella. I’ve also long straddled the worlds of money and spirituality and have historically found it difficult to bridge those conversations with my friends from either world. My wife and I recently had a gathering at our home with a group of our friends who resist any discussion around money. I was so delighted to wake up one morning to gather for coffee and found one young woman curled up on the couch reading Beyond Money! Your book was clearly resonating. So excited for your next.

True elegance comes from refusing excess, clutter, and inelegance. One thing I love about Nostr is that I can really filter what appears on my screen. I refuse to consume junk or synthetic data. Having a refined and grounded mental model is too precious to me, I put too much work into it to engage with other peoples trauma expressions. I will engage with the heart of the person, but I will not entertain and encourage their self flagellations, because that what all of that looks like to me. I love the depth of intelligence and heart that I’m experiencing here with the people I do engage with.

Ha! I like that

I tried all the natural ones years ago, and nothing was ever satisfying, until a buddy (who always smells amazing) taught me about essential oils. So now I use an oil blend that I make myself. Vetiver, sandalwood, frankincense, and palo santo. Just a drop of the blend under each arm. It’s been ten years and I haven’t looked back. I get compliments regularly.

Nostr is often a slow drip. I love it. The space and pace to work out my thoughts, and to be able to really hear and feel others.

Love this. The highest leverage point is the crucible of detached curiosity.

I know exactly what you are saying, my journey in this also started with psychedelics. They are incredible for showing us our "stuff", but without the tools to fully integrate, that stuff is stirred up and clogs the works. I am happy to share more, to illustrate effective ways of approaching this perspective. Since I first saw this message from you yesterday Damon, I have been making attempts to flesh out my process, but I'll be honest, I'm struggling. At first it seems pretty straightforward, but I realize there are a few base understandings required and definitely a number of possible pitfalls along the way. Each of which only make sense in the moment of actually confronting them. I spent the first few years working out the basics, and unfortunately falling into some of those pits. I really hope I can help illuminate those along the way for others. It seems to me the better way to transmit this toolset would be to walk you through a few scenarios, if you're interested and willing?

So I guess that’s all to say, I wish I could help others more, I desire that very deeply. But unless someone specifically asks me for help, the only thing I can do is make sure my oxygen mask is securely on first.