The effects of meditation are profound and positive, but they are also slow and gradual, which is why I say no thanks. I want a monastic level of inner peace, and I want it with the speed of a DoorDash delivery. I am American, after all.
So you can imagine my relief when I found out about 40 Years of Zen, a brain-optimization retreat that promises all the benefits of 40 years' worth of meditation in only five days. It is the product of entrepreneur Dave Asprey, who is known as the "Father of Biohacking." I know him as the guy who got me to put butter in my coffee through his Bulletproof Coffee brand. Participants in his 40 Years of Zen are promised "powerful, immersive neurofeedback and education" plus "biohacking and life-changing inner work to enhance your brain and life"—possibly to the point of being able to make sense of what all that means. Tuition is around $16,000, but they let me do it for free. A chance to optimize my brain, do some serenity maxing, and forge lasting connections with people who have an extra $16k lying around? Let's do this. |
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Here's your first extended look at the new beefs, parties, vacationers, and murderous plots we'll see in Thailand. |
| There's no where you can't go with the perfect hardside and duffle combo. |
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We are less than a week into Hell's Encore and already it's a dead heat between the destructive and the absurd. For an example of both of these, let's talk about the Aviation Security Advisory Committee, a relatively obscure federal agency that was formed in 1989 in the wake of the bombing of PanAm flight 103 over Lockerbie in Scotland, which certainly was a propitious time to organize an aviation-security anything. |
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Hell, I didn't even know it existed. |
| From Oscar winners to comedy romps, these films explore the range of cinematic sexuality. |
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Traveling looks different these days. Instead of booze-fueled raging and beachside vegging (that's a vibe left behind once you've aged out of Spring Break), we've all become, dare we say, activity people. The world is now officially obsessed with wellness travel. Globally, the wellness-travel industry is worth $651 billion and is showing no signs of slowing down, according to the Global Wellness Institute. Travelers of all stripes are booking trips with a specific wellness focus—detoxing, rejuvenating, relaxing, fitness, or some combination of it all. Whether you're looking to train like a pro or just get a little R&R, we know where you should go. |
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