A reflection on true love, listening, and presence in relationships, moving beyond desire and expectations toward deeper connection.

A private, one-to-one psilocybin truffle retreat in Amsterdam designed for joy, art and renewed perception. This bespoke weekend combines legal psilocybin truffles, energy medicine, and conscious exploration of nature, culture and creativity. Guided with care, experience and integration, the Amsterdam Alchemist invites you to reconnect with aliveness, clarity and the simple pleasure of being present.

Spiritual teachings like “turn the other cheek” are often misunderstood as a call to tolerate disrespect, manipulation, or emotional harm. This article explores how ego can hijack spirituality to erase healthy boundaries, why compassion does not require self-abandonment and how self-respect is essential for awakened societies. True clarity allows non-violence and firm boundaries to exist together—without guilt.