David’s Substack

A Fantastic Technique to Use When Someone Says or Does Something that Upsets you

It’s about watching ripples in a pond.

13 hrs ago • David Gerken

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February 2026

You Want to Feel Better and Lighter? Stop Judging People

This one's a sure thing, folks.

Feb 26 • David Gerken

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Abandoning Yourself to the Needs of Others Doesn’t Do Anybody Any Good

If that’s you, I have a major win-win proposition for you.

Feb 19 • David Gerken

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Unconditional Well-Being: It’s the Pot of Gold at the End of the Spiritual Rainbow

Most people believe we can’t get there. They're wrong.

Feb 12 • David Gerken

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Use This Small Word Hack to Reduce Your Suffering

It's about feeling sadness, but not being sad.

Feb 5 • David Gerken

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January 2026

That Voice Chattering inside Your Head is not Who You Are

Alan Watts’ teaching on this is dead on.

Jan 29 • David Gerken

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Use My Driving Experience at a 4-Way Intersection to Help You Grow

It’s about the harm we endure when pressing our ‘rightness.’

Jan 22 • David Gerken

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My Attempt at Summing Up the Spiritual Journey in One Article

If my head explodes in the process, it’s been nice knowing y’all.

Jan 15 • David Gerken

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Ram Dass’s Guru Didn’t Teach Much: Just This Simple Philosophy

One sentence we could build a life around.

Jan 9 • David Gerken

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Do a Lot of Things ‘Stick in Your Craw’? Here's what to Do

Pro tip: Use them to grow.

Jan 2 • David Gerken

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December 2025

Thich Nhat Hanh’s Simple, Powerful Method for Staying Centered

Shocker: It’s about breathing.

Dec 26, 2025 • David Gerken

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How to Make Boredom Your Ally on the Spiritual Path

It’s a perfect gateway to practicing mindfulness.

Dec 18, 2025 • David Gerken

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