An Unquenchable Thirst
Drinking from the well of non-duality
There was a time when I was consumed by an unbearable emptiness. In desperation, I tried to fill this void with substances—falling into the depths of an addiction to drugs and alcohol. A fortunate meeting changed everything.
I met a person who understood non-duality. We became friends, and over the course of several years we engaged in profoundly interesting and expanding discussions. Patiently, my friend invited me to discover my true Self. A discovery that continues today.
One pivotal conversation remains etched in my memory. My friend asked me, “What do you want?” Without hesitation, I said, “I want freedom.”
“How do you intend to become free?” my friend asked. I knew the answer—I needed to surrender my addictions.
Recognizing my struggle, my friend handed me an old Webster’s dictionary and encouraged me to look up the word “alcoholic.”
The entry revealed that alcoholics were once called “dipsomaniacs”—those with an unquenchable thirst. This led me to trace the word “alcohol” back to its origins, where I learned that alcohol was once known as spirits.
In that moment, clarity struck. I wasn’t suffering from a thirst for substances—I was suffering from a thirst for spirit.
This realization became the catalyst to my personal evolution. I’ve come to understand that spirit is not something external; it is the very essence of my Self—the ever-present truth of who and what I am.
Today, I write not as an expert, but as someone whose understanding continues to grow through the journey of lived experiences.
Through this journey, I’ve come to see how the infinite intelligence at the heart of nature is the very same intelligence that lives in the heart and soul of each one of us. This non-judgmental intelligence is the very source that gives effortless birth to all that is now, ever has been or ever will be.
I invite you to become intoxicated by the spirit of this infinite Beingness—the spirit of non-dual reality is alive within us all. I invite you to allow this inner understanding to infuse your daily experiences with real meaning and connection.
The challenges we face—individually and collectively—stem from a mistaken belief in duality. This illusion of separation manifests as an emptiness that drives the over consumption and disruption of the planet’s natural systems.
The glaring misdirection of our cultural focus is really an invitation to embark on the ageless journey of Self-discovery. We can easily change course and choose to make a journey toward true freedom and lasting happiness—a journey rooted in an understanding regarding our shared non-dual reality.
We are beings born to explore the inner space of a non-dual universe. This inner exploration offers wonders beyond words.