About this site (Final Draft | Don't touch)

I ran myself into the ground in my twenties after a rough childhood that would've challenged anyone. What started pulling me out wasn't a breakthrough or a big revelation. It was self-compassion, practiced as best I could.

From there, the work kept going — therapy, returning to my body and my breath, psychedelic medicine, reading, creative practices. The deeper I went, the more I learned, the more I integrated.

This archive is what I've learned along the way, more often than not through the lived experiences of mistakes and detours.

It's free because the people who need this stuff most are usually the ones who can't afford it. Therapy is expensive. Retreats are expensive. Courses, books, ceremonies, subscription tiers — all of it adds up. This archive won't replace professional guidance, but it's a start, and it's here for anyone who needs it.

So, if you're interested, pitch a tent for a while. Take what works for you and leave what doesn't.

I hope something here finds you at the right time.

— John, April 2026