Archive - Both/And with Jay Michaelson

A Dispatch from Drone Central

Something feels off, doesn't it? Let's pay attention to that feeling.

Dec 17 •

Psychedelics and Judaism: New Skin for the Old Ceremony

Did my ancient Hebrew ancestors use psychotropic substances? Probably not, but the grammar of the visionary experience is similar.

Dec 12 •

An ancient meditation that will help you feel better right now

Getting to know "Vedana."

Dec 5 •

22:38

The Coming Pivot in Psychedelic Medicine

Our society may soon switch from having too little access to psychedelics to having too much.

Dec 3 •

November 2024

Meditation and Psychedelics: Between Mental Health and Spiritual Awakening

On the occasionally divergent goals of personal happiness, collective change, and spiritual realization. (A news-diet safe post.)

Nov 27 •

Declining the Invitation

A guided meditation for maintaining balance in our current moment

Nov 20 •

15:51

One Final Consolation

In the end, this is just how we humans are. Maybe we should adjust our expectations.

Nov 13 •

Try to see Trump as his voters see him

How did this happen? Here's how.

Nov 6 •

October 2024

How to Survive the Next Week

If you're not feeling anxious, you're probably not paying attention.. Here are some suggestions from our journalist-rabbi-meditation teacher in…

Oct 29 •

Articulation Helps: Fourteen Concerns About Trump 2.0

Because making the darkness visible is better than the alternative

Oct 22 •

Donald Trump's 38-minute dance party is his Joe-Biden-Debate moment

On the ethics and politics of a candidate's cognitive decline -- plus playlist notes

Oct 16 •

Denying Ourselves to Death

Is human nature up to the challenges of the 21st century? I'm not sure.

Oct 8 •

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