A Few Pearls…

Curated music, videos, essays and other links pertinent to Inward Ride

1. David brooks: the lies our culture tells us about what matters and a better way to live

Our society is in the midst of a social crisis, says op-ed columnist and author David Brooks: we're trapped in a valley of isolation and fragmentation. How do we find our way out? Based on his travels across the United States -- and his meetings with a range of exceptional people known as "weavers" -- Brooks lays out his vision for a cultural revolution that empowers us all to lead lives of greater meaning, purpose and joy.

2. A Carefully Crafted Playlist for Inward Rides – requires Spotify account (FREE TIer ok)

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3. Rick Doblin: The Future of Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy. a Ted2019 talk

Could psychedelics help us heal from trauma and mental illnesses? Researcher Rick Doblin has spent the past three decades investigating this question, and the results are promising. In this fascinating dive into the science of psychedelics, he explains how drugs like LSD, psilocybin and MDMA affect your brain -- and shows how, when paired with psychotherapy, they could change the way we treat PTSD, depression, substance abuse and more.

4. Twenty-one quotes from the documentary Becoming Nobody, a new film about the life and teachings of Ram Dass. a spiritual pick-me-up primer. External link:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/whitneyjefferson/ram-dass-quotes-from-becoming-nobody

5. Elizabeth Gilbert on Love, Loss, and How to Move Through Grief as Grief Moves Through You. External link:

https://www.brainpickings.org/2018/10/17/elizabeth-gilbert-ted-podcast-love-loss/