David’s Substack

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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A Practice to Help You Snap Back into the Present Moment

It came to me on my bike ride a few days ago.

Dec 11, 2025 • David Gerken

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The Secret To Life…According to Eckhart Tolle

It’s something available to every one of us.

Dec 4, 2025 • David Gerken

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November 2025

Trying to Figure Out What You Want Out of Life? Be Sure to Ask Yourself the Right Question

Hint: It’s not about you.

Nov 26, 2025 • David Gerken

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Our Lives Would Improve in Every Way if We Did This One Thing

It ain’t that complicated, folks.

Nov 20, 2025 • David Gerken

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It’s Imperative to Know That No Pain No Gain is the Name of the Game on the Spiritual Plane

The good news is, the reward is as good as it gets.

Nov 13, 2025 • David Gerken

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The Translation of “The Tao” is a Teaching Unto Itself – A Big One

It means “The Way.”

Nov 6, 2025 • David Gerken

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October 2025

Most Relationships Are Based on: ‘You put up with my crap and I’ll put up with yours.’

I have a much better, healthier deal you can make with your partner.

Oct 30, 2025 • David Gerken

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