The Three Toltec Masteries
What are the three masteries as defined by don Miguel Ruiz, and why did he setup his teaching this way? I’ve studied Toltec wisdom for the past 25 years almost, and one of the most powerful things about the Toltec path is how effective it is at helping people transform their lives. I’ve also studied […]
Got a Narcissist in Your Life? Here’s What the Ancient Greeks Teach Us about How to Deal with Them
“During the hunt, Narcissus became separated from his companions and called out, ‘is anyone there,’ and heard the nymph repeat his words. Startled, Narcissus answered the voice, ‘come here,’ only to be told the same. When at last Juno realized the truth, she cursed Echo. From that moment on, the once loquacious nymph could only […]
Embracing True Wealth: A Stoic Approach to Money and Happiness
I’ve been thinking about my money situation a lot these days. Ten years ago it wasn’t money I wanted, but freedom. I quit my job and went off to Europe with my wife to live a life of adventure and indeed: freedom. Funny enough, I achieved all these goals: I have no boss, I can […]
What Stoic Fasting Can Teach us About Pleasure, Empathy, and Gratitude
A few weeks back I underwent my second fasting mimicking diet fast (learn about FMD) this year. During this time, I reduced my calories down to about 500 per day or less for 4 days. I tried to go 5 days, but ultimately gave in a day earlier. Fasting can be hard. That said, fasting […]
My Interview with don Miguel Ruiz Jr.
In 2013, I had the pleasure of “sitting down” with don Miguel Ruiz Jr., author of the 5 Levels of Attachment and a teacher of Toltec Wisdom, like his father, don Miguel Ruiz.
The Willingness to Be A Fool
So it hit me the other day, why don’t I seem to be accomplishing the things that I would like to be in life? Why do I get so close to the edge of the cliff from which I’m about to paraglide off of, then stop. Clearly, I’m ready. I’ve climbed my way to the […]
My Transparent Search for Inner Freedom
These days, the trend is for startup founders to document their company’s long and grueling road towards success, opening up their revenue numbers and their hearts to scrutiny. CafeTruth will be a similar endeavor. Here, I will do my best to write from the heart about what it means to wake up, in a spiritual […]