Hi Open,

as someone who has yet to approach this, it feels like in the current state of the shift there is no time to first spend a few more years in deep spiritual practice. Also, my diet is still 10-20% vegetarian although after reading this I can say with fair confidence that is likely to change today. The just-jump-in-the-rapids part of me wonders whether to just go for it anyway, but at the same time I understand fully that you would not issue a warning if it were not necessary.

Thus, I would ask if there is any other approach or perhaps alternative starters practice you might describe in the current state of the world? I understand the question is perhaps easier to ask than to answer. Nevertheless, it does not feel as if preparing for several more years is a feasible approach in 2024.

well wishes,

LtJ