There will be a last time for everything we do...
Michael Puente Michael Puente

There will be a last time for everything we do...

This exercise isn’t meant to cause anxiety or sadness but rather to heighten our awareness of the present moment. It urges us to savor each experience with the knowledge that our existence, as we know it, is not everlasting—there will be a last time for everything we do...

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Non-duality and 5meo-DMT
Michael Puente Michael Puente

Non-duality and 5meo-DMT

After 5MeO, it is clear that reality is so much deeper than what we normally perceive. I have since tried to make sense of it and articulate it in a way that makes sense to me.

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Shame and the Divine Feminine
Michael Puente Michael Puente

Shame and the Divine Feminine

The single most damaging emotion that obstructs and tarnishes the feminine, preventing it from expressing itself, is shame. Shame stifles the flow of the feminine and hinders us, males and females, from fully shining as the jewels of creation we are.

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Dancing with the Divine Masculine & Divine Feminine
Michael Puente Michael Puente

Dancing with the Divine Masculine & Divine Feminine

I'd like to share a personal experience that beautifully illustrates this divine dance and the transformative power of holding space for authentic expression. It's a story that not only sheds light on the essence of our teachings but also serves as a testament to the healing that occurs when we truly embody these principles.

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Layers of Self: Unraveling the Intrinsic and Conditioned Ego
Michael Puente Michael Puente

Layers of Self: Unraveling the Intrinsic and Conditioned Ego

This essay seeks to demystify the ego by examining its role, purpose, and influence on our lives. I will delve into the differences between the “intrinsic ego,” an essential part of our being, and the “conditioned ego,” shaped by our experiences and interactions with the world.

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The Folly of Time Travel and Regret
Michael Puente Michael Puente

The Folly of Time Travel and Regret

If given the chance, would you choose to travel back in time with the knowledge you have now or would you stay the course such that you remained at this present state of being?

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Authenticity and the True Power of Vulnerability
Michael Puente Michael Puente

Authenticity and the True Power of Vulnerability

Authenticity begins and ends with vulnerability. Vulnerability is when you willingly and knowingly put your heart on a chopping block and give another being the cleaver. It is easy to say one is authentic when there is no risk. True authenticity requires risk.

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“How do our perceptions correspond with base level reality?” PART 2
Michael Puente Michael Puente

“How do our perceptions correspond with base level reality?” PART 2

The implications of such a metaphysical understanding are not simply intriguing but can indeed be transformative for the lived experience. They invite us to rethink the nature of our interactions with the world and ourselves and can profoundly alter our perception of reality, consciousness, and human potential.

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