The Call That Wasn't Expected
Life has its own mysterious ways of guiding us to our destiny. For three years, I had been trying to make my way to South America for an ayahuasca ceremony. Every attempt was met with an obstacle – cancelled flights, work commitments, unexpected events. The universe, it seemed, had other plans.
An Unexpected Detour in India
During my half year stay in India, amidst temple visits and spiritual explorations, I found myself in a hostel where a chance encounter with a German traveler would alter the course of my journey. This wasn't the ceremony I had been seeking, but perhaps it was the one I needed.
The Masculine Call
While ayahuasca, often referred to as the feminine mother plant, hadn't called, its masculine counterpart – ibogaine – did. It's fascinating how the divine works; sometimes our carefully laid plans give way to something entirely unexpected but precisely what we need.
The Breaking Point
Before this profound experience, I had reached a crossroads in my life. After facing constant setbacks in my professional endeavors, I had made a decision that seemed final – to retire from my professional life and dedicate myself entirely to spiritual pursuit.
The Vision Quest
The experience itself was intense and transformative. In vivid visions that felt more real than reality itself, I found myself wielding a machete, chopping through heads – a powerful metaphor for cutting through my own mental barriers and preconceptions.
The Divine Download
What happened next was unexpected. Instead of confirming my decision to leave the professional world, the experience revealed something entirely different. A crystal-clear message emerged: return to the USA and pursue your dream of building a startup.
The Integration
Within three days of this profound revelation, I had booked my flight back to the United States. The message was clear – my spiritual path wasn't about escaping the material world but about integrating spiritual wisdom into it.
Understanding the Message
The divine often speaks in paradoxes. By being willing to completely let go of my professional aspirations, I was actually being prepared to embrace them in a new, more conscious way.
The Technology of Transformation
Like any good system upgrade, this experience:
- Cleared outdated programming
- Installed new perspectives
- Optimized existing capabilities
- Integrated seemingly conflicting programs
The Spiritual Framework
Through this experience, I learned that finding God isn't about:
- Escaping the world
- Rejecting material life
- Choosing between spiritual and professional paths
- Following a predetermined script
Instead, it's about:
- Integration of all aspects of life
- Finding the divine in every action
- Bringing consciousness to our work
- Serving through our natural talents
The New Operating System
This experience installed a new understanding:
1. Professional Life as Spiritual Practice
- Work as worship
- Service through business
- Conscious entrepreneurship
- Purpose-driven innovation
2. Balancing the Material and Spiritual
- Finding sacred in the ordinary
- Bringing meditation to meetings
- Seeing business as service
- Leading with consciousness
The Implementation
Returning to the USA, I approached entrepreneurship with a new perspective:
- Each business decision became a prayer
- Every challenge became an opportunity for growth
- Success meant serving others
- Failure became a teacher
The Lessons
The journey taught me several key insights:
1. Divine Timing
- Our plans aren't always aligned with divine timing
- Surrender opens new possibilities
- Trust the journey's detours
- Listen to unexpected calls
2. Integration Over Separation
- Spirituality enhances rather than opposes worldly life
- Business can be a form of service
- Success and spirituality can coexist
- Balance is key
3. The Power of Surrender
- Letting go often brings what we need
- Divine guidance comes in unexpected ways
- Trust the process
- Stay open to messages
The Technical Perspective
💡 Think of the experience like a complete system reboot:
- Old programs were evaluated
- New software was installed
- Operating system was optimized
- User interface was upgraded
The Path Forward
This experience shaped my approach to:
Business
- Purpose-driven entrepreneurship
- Conscious leadership
- Ethical innovation
- Service-oriented success
Spirituality
- Integrated practice
- Balanced approach
- Practical application
- Contemporary wisdom
Personal Growth
- Continuous learning
- Mindful development
- Balanced living
- Conscious evolution
For Those Seeking
While everyone's path is unique, here are some insights:
1. Stay Open
- Divine guidance comes in unexpected ways
- Trust your intuition
- Follow authentic calls
- Embrace uncertainty
2. Integrate Everything
- Don't compartmentalize spirituality
- Find sacred in ordinary
- Bring consciousness to work
- Live authentically
3. Trust the Process
- Divine timing is perfect
- Surrender to the journey
- Learn from everything
- Stay committed
Conclusion: The Ongoing Journey
Finding God wasn't about leaving the world behind – it was about seeing the divine in everything, including the world of technology and entrepreneurship. The journey taught me that our professional lives can be powerful vehicles for spiritual growth and service.
🕉️ May we all find the courage to follow our authentic path, trusting that the divine guides us perfectly, even when – especially when – the path looks different than we imagined.
Om Tat Sat 🙏
Radhe Radhe 🙏