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Become The Ocean

Leonard Cohen once wrote, “If you don’t become the ocean, you’ll be seasick every day”. Cohen's line points to what happens when our awareness becomes confined to the surface level of life. Thoughts, emotions, responsibilities, successes, disappointments, and constant change toss us around like waves on the sea. When our sense of self is tied only to those movements, life can feel unstable, unpredictable, and exhausting.

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The Doors Of Perception

William Blake’s observation points toward a fundamental truth of human development. The infinite is ever-present, yet our ability to perceive it depends upon the adaptability and refinement of the nervous system. ⁣

MeditationDan SnowJune 9, 2026Dan Snow Meditationmeditation, consciousness, rest, perception, being, intuition, infinite, stress