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Practical spirituality for people who roll their eyes at spiritual people
I'm Soren Ross. I've been meditating for over twenty years—seven of those in what turned out to be a cult-like organization—and somehow came out the other side grateful, for both the lessons and the exit, not just for surviving the weird parts.
Here's what I learned: The goal isn't to become enlightened or transcend your humanity. It's to function better as you—the version who can think clearly, respond instead of react, and notice what's actually happening beneath the noise.
If you're new here, start with these articles. They'll give you a sense of what I'm about: honest reflection on spiritual practice, anti-guru positioning, and practical tools that actually help you think clearer and live with less bullshit.
No pedestals required—including the ones you'd put me on. You don't need another guru. You just need someone who's willing to be honest about what actually helped and what didn't.
What Twenty Years of Meditation Actually Taught Me
I need to tell you about two versions of myself: the twenty-year-old who was hungry for meaning and absolutely certain he’d found the answer, and the one writing this now—still meditating, still practicing, but with his eyes open this time. The distance between them is about thirty years and one very expensive lesson.
Why "Think Positive" Is Terrible Advice
Toxic positivity doesn't help you process emotions—it just drives them underground. Here's what neuroscience says about what actually works.
What Your Guru Forgot to Tell You
Most spiritual teachers say 'verify everything'—but almost nobody actually does it. Here's why that matters more than the teaching itself.
A Meditation Practice for People Who Hate Meditation
You tried meditation once and your brain screamed at you for fifteen minutes. Here's what nobody told you: that's the actual practice.
The Minimum Viable Spiritual Practice
I used to meditate for two hours every day. Now I do thirty minutes. Not giving up—figuring out what actually works. Meditation + writing, daily.