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West that fall, with a friend that I d met while on the farm; went to
Hawaii for the winter and lived for several weeks in the rainforests
of the Kalalau Valley; spent most of the following summer living at
another commune in Montana; lived in my tent for a month in the
redwoods of Northern California; and then headed back to Hawaii
again for the winter, where I lived for half a year on yet another
farming community.
In the fall of 1999, I journeyed to India the metaphorical origin of
Kundalini and of spiritual illumination and delved to the depths of
that profoundly rich and vibrant culture. Upon my return five months
later, I decided to resume my college education, and finally received
my B.A. in World Religions two years later, from HSU at the heart of
the redwoods in Humboldt County, California.
The adventure within has been equally as exciting and challeng-
ing. The force of energy flowing through me has never really abated.
It has simply changed and evolved in subtle ways. And I ve done my
best to transform along with it, so that my experience of its pres-
ence has gradually shifted. Although in one sense, I am basically the
same person as before all of this occurred, at the same time I ll never
be quite the same. Kundalini seems at various times to be both a
blessing and a curse, depending on my perspective from one day to
the next. It often feels like a weight; and yet, any weight is simply
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energy in some form, which can be tapped into and utilized, once
understood and directed.
Kundalini, as I understand it, is the primal universal energy of life
and of consciousness. When properly aligned within one s human
spiritual and physical being, it has the power to change your mind,
like nothing else can. It is the fuel for the soul, the fire of sustenance
that provides for us throughout our lives, and beyond. We all need
some measure of this life-giving spiritual energy in order to survive,
whatever you might choose to call it Kundalini, chi, prana, spirit,
etc. The measure in which we allow it to move through us and in-
vigorate our body, mind, and soul determines to some extent how
alive we really are.
With all that said, I wish to emphasize a word of caution to spiri-
tual seekers interested in experiencing for themselves this flow of
vital energy. Please do not try to force the awakening of Kundalini, as
the results (as is hopefully apparent by my story) can be dangerous.
If possible, find a teacher with experience in the matter who can help
guide the process. Or else, simply remain open to the possibility of
such a spiritual awakening occurring naturally and allow it to happen
of its own accord, at the right time.
They say that the universe never gives you more than you can
handle. I m not entirely certain that this is true; but looking back, it
seems that I was able to handle what I was given, so hopefully this is
indeed the case. It s always a risk when facing the darkness of the un-
known. But someone must be the first to venture beyond the known
boundaries. And I believe it s worth the risk to find out what s out
there, or in there, as the case may be. Just remember to take a look
before you leap. And safe travels.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
abriel Morris was born in Vancouver, Canada, raised in rural
Northern California, and has also lived in Alaska, Hawaii,
Gand Oregon. He is an outdoors enthusiast, spiritual seeker,
and cultural explorer who has traveled sporadically since the age of
eighteen, and will undoubtedly continue to do so. When not thumb-
ing or otherwise meandering around the world, he generally calls the
West Coast home. He is featured in the hitchhiking travel anthology
No Such Thing as a Free Ride? (Cassell Illustrated, 2005) as well as vari-
ous online publications. His personal Website address is gabrielmor-
ris.bravehost.com. This is his first book.
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