Archive - Aliveness

You Have Two Invitations

The Aliveness Practice at The Carl Jung Center AND this Friday’s Substack Live w Anu Arora

21 hrs ago • John Hopkins

What Would Happen If We Stopped Taking Life For Granted?

A vision of when humanity truly understands how miraculous it is to be alive.

Oct 24 • John Hopkins

Panic Attacks Felt Like I Was Dying

For months I thought my heart was failing. It turned out my body was trying to tell me something my heart already knew.

Oct 17 • John Hopkins

I’m Teaching Aliveness At The Carl Jung Center

A beautiful and unexpected full-circle moment, and an invitation to join me live, from anywhere in the world on Sat Nov 14th @ 10am–12pm CT / 4pm UK

Oct 10 • John Hopkins

Your Ancestors Are Not Human

Before people, mammals, fish and single cell organisms you were... stardust.

Oct 3 • John Hopkins

September 2026

What Walking Barefoot With Friends Taught Me About Being Alive

On friendship, long walks and making the most of the time we have.

Sep 26 • John Hopkins

Could Thinking About Your Mortality Help You Live Longer?

Why living with greater purpose, connection and intention may be good for both the quality and length of your life.

Sep 19

We Moved To A Costa Rican Jungle Community

Following the breadcrumb trail and where it takes you if you're willing to make a change.

Sep 12 • John Hopkins

Marcus Aurelius: Famous Last Words

“It is not death that a man should fear. He should fear never beginning to live.’

Sep 5 • John Hopkins

August 2026

Daniel Bradley x John Hopkins Podcast

Discussing mortality, purpose and how to live fully on ‘Braving The Bright Side’.

Aug 29 • John Hopkins

I Stepped On Stage To Share Aliveness With 170 People

The moment a man with a fear of public speaking stopped writing about courage and had to actually find some.

Aug 22 • John Hopkins

What 3 Days Starving Alone On An Island Taught Me About Fear

Why the fear you're avoiding is pointing at exactly where you need to go.

Aug 15 • John Hopkins

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