The Map, The Journey, and The Mirror
This path, mind, body, and soul, is the sacred work we do. We are the mapmakers, the travelers, and the ones who, in the end, are waiting to be found.
The Lost Milestones: Recreating Our Rites of Passage
As humans, we are creatures of...
The Unspeakable Experience: The Body as a Gateway
Our rituals, with the deliberate use of pain, endurance, and the body, are powerful triggers for peak experiences.
The Unfinished Rite: On Failure and Perseverance
What constitutes a "failed" body modification rite? An outcome that deviates from the plan is not a sign of personal failure.
A Borrowed Rite: On Appropriation and Respect
What is the distinction between cultural appreciation and appropriation within the body modification community?