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The Integral Guide to Well-Being


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ABOUT THE GUIDE

The Integral Guide is a choose-your-own-adventure field guide that I began
writing to aid my personal trauma recovery and self-development and to feel
empowered and better-equipped to lead an enriched life.

When I was debilitated by symptoms of Complex PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD,
and OCD I wanted clarity, I wanted direction, I wanted tools, and I wanted
people to stop trying to sell healing to me.

I was dismayed and angry that resources were difficult to find, redundant,
compartmentalized, antiquated, contradictory, locked behind a paywall, highly
triggering, overlong, full of word-salad, or some combination thereof.

I was triggered and re-traumatized by books full of trauma stories and
dehumanizing language, YouTube videos and articles that took 25 minutes to
explain what I could say in 5, and the Instagram slot-machine full of
contradictory information pulling me back and forth. And if they weren’t
triggering, they either monetized my attention or ended with a sales pitch to
get the "real secrets." There was little sincerity or lived experience and I
felt exploited, helpless, and alone.

Often (though not always) the more trauma a person experiences the less earning
power they’re likely to have, the more help they’re going to need, and the more
prohibitively expensive that help becomes. How could I be expected to have the
time and money for both treatment and self-education — especially when it meant
risking what little I had just to find out whether something might help?

But I did find things, and then noticed many of them and their developers were
”Feeling the Elephant,” insisting their perspective was the capital-t Truth and
the only solution I needed. But I'm a systems thinker and wanted to see more of
the elephant. Elephants are neat.

So I took notes in Obsidian. This solved several problems:

 1. I could integrate linear resources into one non-linear web and form insights
    I otherwise never would have.
 2. I could use softer language and teach myself in a way that I wish I'd been
    taught, which made reviewing what I learned easier and required less
    titration.
 3. I could use clearer language — by unifying the different terms my sources
    use to talk about the same ideas, and making distinctions when sources use
    the same term to talk about different ideas, I could create an unambiguous
    "meta model."
 4. I could tuck my findings into links I could put anywhere I wanted, so I
    could say something once and then contextualize it.
 5. I could update my notes as-needed, and they would get better and tighter
    over time. While most resources are static, the Guide is a dynamic “living
    document.”

As my notes took shape I realized I was making the resource I needed at the
start, and I imagined the relief my younger self would have felt to have found
it.

Through forums and support groups I learned that there are many like me, that
trauma is common, but — between living under Capitalism and a shortage of
trauma-informed care, resources, tools, and practices — the therapeutic
infrastructure necessary to heal us all does not exist. I know I can’t change
that single-handedly, but I also know that 🔑 I don’t have to and that nobody
deserves to feel as lost and overwhelmed as I have, so I decided to publish my
notes, in full, for free.

Disclaimer

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Disclaimer

The Integral Guide to Well-Being is intended to supplement care – not replace
it. It should not be taken for (i) medical advice or counseling, (ii) the
practice of medicine including but not limited to psychiatry, psychology,
psychotherapy or the provision of health care diagnosis or treatment, or (iii)
the creation of a mentor-mentee or coaching relationship. In the event that you
use any of the information within this guide, I assume and accept no
responsibility for your actions or their consequences.

I encourage skepticism, independent research, and discussing what you've read
with your doctor, psychiatrist, therapist, sponsor, councilor, or confidants
before making any major decisions.

Information regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food
and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.




STATE OF THE GUIDE

The Guide is not a product, it's a subset of my personal notes which I've shared
on the internet for free, and it's a process. I am bound to have made mistakes —
I’m doing my best, and you are welcome to 📬 Contact me if you find a
significant oversight. The Guide will change as it grows and condenses,
complicates and simplifies, and cycles through phases of messiness — you can
subscribe to my Substack to get notified about new updates.

I have less time to work on the Guide than I did when it was initially
published, though it’s being worked on almost daily. If it’s of benefit to you,
please consider a ❤️ Donation to help me continue this experiment.

Everyone is welcome here — unconditionally. Take it slow. You are not the first,
you are not alone, and there is much hope. You may not believe in yourself or in
your growth, so, just for now, try to believe in me instead and let this Guide's
existence serve as proof that I already believe in you.

Thank you for reading. I hope the Guide helps you as much as it continues to
help me.

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The Integral Guide to Well-Being © 2022 by Levi is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA
4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit
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❤️ SUPPORT MY WORK

The Guide is and will always remain free, though creating and maintaining it
takes a substantial amount of time and energy. The Guide is currently over
240,000 words with a research, writing, editing, and design team of one. It’s
also not financially viable at the moment, and I am far from wealthy.

Your support and words of encouragement mean the world to me. Whether it’s a
one-time or recurring donation, your generosity helps me feel seen and
appreciated for my work.

Not only does your support sustain me, it also allows me to devote more time and
care to expanding and improving the Guide. If it ever does become
self-sustaining, I’ll be able to put even more energy and resources into it,
which would be really lovely.

Donations

Patreon | BuyMeACoffee | Stripe | PayPal

THANK YOU

✨= current monthly contributor

Alana Marcher, Amy T, Ann Garvey, Annecy Baez, ✨Avi C., Brian L, Bryan Drewery,
Bryce B, Dana, Carolina Moscoso, Charise Lincoln, Chris Hall, Chris Trani,
Claire, Colin Snyder, collectivematter, Conin McMahon, David Brena, Damee Song,
Dena M Vangelisti, Dennis Steyvon, Dylan K, Emily Armstead, ✨Emy SoRelle,
Felissa Rubin, @feral_tsubasa, Fizaa Luthra, florafaunatic, ✨George Akhobadzé,
@ghostiewm, u/greenjuicegirl, Heather Smith, ✨Jacob Portukalian, Jill_ippolito,
Jin Yu, Jamie Graham, Jesica Curran, Jessica Homann, Jin Alex Yu, ✨Kacie, ✨Kaz,
Kelly Wright, Kindred spirit, Kiran, Laurie Chancey, Lucinda, Luke Dominique
Warner, @mc90330775, Magdalena, Malea Nicolet, Marguerite, Mark Johnson, ✨Mark
Journigan, Matthew Meyers, Max Tuleborg, Megan Clapp, mgmeyers, Molly Moloney,
✨Natasha Nese, Nicolas Campbell, ✨Olli Makkonen, Opening In, Piper Robbins,
✨Rachel Murphy, Raissa Lencioni, Robert Sandoz, Sarah McGowan, Saskia van
Oosten, ✨Shawn Saylor, Sheila Gullen, Spectro, ✨x, Simon, Susan Spies, Tamara,
Tess Paula, Theo, Toby Sola, Valerie Brezina Webb, ✨Will, Yasmine Ali, Yulia
Prystash, Yusef Napora, (+24 anonymous)

If you prefer to not be listed here, let me know.

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If you like, you can purchase something from my wishlist here.

THANK YOU

Annecy Baez, Cheyenne Ray, Pam, Solongo, Valerie Brezina Webb, collectivematter,
(+6 Anonymous)




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