How can we discern which perceptions and experiences we have had are "real" (in response to external phenomena) vs. "imaginary" (created by our brain as a result of suggestion or emotion)? As a lifelong agnostic, I embarked on a spiritual quest 5 years ago that took me from Tarot to Kabalah to Spiritism/Spiritualism, and back to a secular approach to life…

Since we last met I have been working on feeling in the body and just tolerating what is there. This is helping tremendously.

For the past few years, I have had periods of body pains that feel similar to the flu. They can be debilitating due to the headaches on some days, but after 1-3 days they dissipate. Lately, the intensity is increasing and lasting a bit longer than usual.

I am curious if you have insight as to why it can be so difficult to heal our bodies. Especially when we have been on the spiritual path, doing the energy work, committing to a daily practice of meditation, emotional clearing, ancestral healing...you get it. Do we just have blind spots? Are we not designed to do this work alone?

I have read your book "Shadows on the Path." I would like to ask, if you can help me with a serious problem. Eight years ago I  stupidly did some dangerous practices for my "third eye.” …. Could you please tell me: how can I stop these sensations? In your book you talked about having experienced similar things and I thought that maybe you could help me.

I have a dear friend who is a dedicated seeker and has participated in extreme meditation practices and uses many substances, such as CBD/THC, alcohol, psychedelics, etc... It appears that they are in some sort of awakening process - but are also exhibiting schizophrenic and destructive behaviors.

What to do when met with boredom while on the spiritual path? My gut tells me to steep in it, but my mind is trying to tell me otherwise.

There certainly is no room in my spiritual community for all my rage.