In May this year, in Manchester, I witnessed an aurora reminiscent of angels descending to earth. Later, I came across trending news on X about a blue meteor appearing in Portugal. Coupled with constantly seeing fractal geometries in purple, gold, and green during breathwork sessions, and Buddhist mandala patterns, I've been in a dreamlike state, prompting me to ask myself deeply: What exactly is our universe up to?

During a recent breathwork session, I suddenly saw my Huachuma (San Pedro) guide playing the flute in the valley, calling me back into the embrace of one of Peru's most sacred plants. So, I immediately booked a train ticket and headed to The Lighthouse Retreat to seek guidance and find clarity.

The past four days in the remote mountains of Portugal felt like I've lived millions of years, experiencing the joys and sorrows of everything... I wanted to record my thoughts and feelings, but I realised the limitations of written words. So, I'll leave these scattered notes here, in the hope that if you happen to stumble upon this piece, you can personally experience this natural gift and interpret the messages that Huachuma communicates through your own bodily sensations.

Books/links mentioned in this episode:

• The Lighthouse Retreat
• Transcendental Meditation
• Exploring Psychedelic Journeys
• Life is nothing but a grand role-playing game
• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
• Sisyphus
• The Doors
• The Doors of Perception

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The written article of this piece can be found on Chiwi Journal Substack

Based on the advice of an online mentor who suggests exploring influential books called 'earthquake books'—those that can significantly shake and impact our perspectives—one such powerful book is the profound works of Carl Jung.

As I explore Jung's works, certain sections of his books have left a lasting mark on how I perceive things, resonating deeply with my journey. So I recorded this episode to share my learnings.

Books/articles mentioned in this episode:

• Memories, Dreams, Reflections: An Autobiography
• The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious
• The Red Book
• CATAFALQUE: Carl Jung and the End of Humanity
• Tom Morgan's newsletter
• In Basel
• Rudolf Steiner
• Goetheanum
• Retrospect on My Two Years at Leipzig. 1868.
• I Ching (易经）
• Mandala
• Higanbana

“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”

- Carl Jung

My guest today is Liv Wang, a renowned Premier League journalist with a massive following of millions. I've been a follower of Liv's work for quite some time now, admiring her unique content creation and interviewing style with Premier League footballers.

Recently, I had the opportunity to meet Liv in person during my visit to Manchester. Needless to say, it was an enlightening experience. So get ready for an insightful conversation about her journey, experiences, and perspectives in the world of football journalism.

In today’s episode, we talked about…

1. Passion for Football: Liv shares what drew her to football and the inspirations behind her decision to pursue a career in football journalism.
2. A Day in the Life: Discover what a typical day looks like for Liv as she covers Premier League press conferences and conducts player interviews
3. Cultural Insights: Liv reveals interesting cultural nuances, such as Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva's Chinese nickname, Jorginho's foray into writing Chinese characters and Anthony Elanga learning Chinese
4. Player Interviews: Liv discusses her experiences interviewing prominent players like Mo Salah, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland
5. Managing Online Presence: Learn how Liv navigates negative online comments and maintains a positive online presence, especially with a large follower base.
6. Social Initiatives: Liv shares her initiative during the Women's Football World Cup to distribute sanitary pads
7. Women's Football Development: Liv explores the development of women's football and addresses stereotypes surrounding female football fans
8. Behind the Scenes: Discover fun facts about Liv's job as a football journalist, along with the unique challenges she faces.
9. Premier League's Development in China: Delve into the Premier League's remarkable rise in the Chinese market and her perspective on the current state of Chinese football

Links mentioned in this episode

• Premier League
• Follow Liv Wang on Instagram
• Ruben Dias’ nickname
• “What a scarf” with Jude Bellingham
• Essential Items Campaign