Marco V Morelli

Dear Metapsychonauts, Since our last communiqué, something has quickened, it seems to me. The sleeper is stirring, the dream is destabilizing, the fog of time is fizzling, deliquescing, scintillating with the echoes of a forgotten eternity. Heaven and …

Explore light-force meditations and the art of contemplative listening to deepen awareness, stillness, and inner connection.

A quick transmission before our summer break—featuring work by Harika Manjunath, Douglas Thornton, and Morgan Dix.

What connects quantum DNA resonance and porridge-fueled body horror? Two pieces trace transmissions across science, psyche, and performance.

From the imaginal to the material, from dreamtime to daylight—Metapsychosis explores those threshold worlds where creativity emerges

This week at Metapsychosis, we invite you to linger at the thresholds—those potent spaces between memory and imagination, sound and silence. Dean Wilcox explores the liminality of reality in Threshold Mapping, while our Acousmatic Crossings series returns with haunting works by Martin Rodriguez and Leonie Roessler. And mark your calendar: on May 22, composer Paul Dolden joins us live for a deep dive into sonic transformation. Step into the unknown with us.

This week, Metapsychosis opens new portals into the imaginal, from the cosmic geometry of Jane Hudson’s paintings to the radical sonic realms of Acousmatic music. With three major new publications—including An Epiphany of Spheres and A Sonic Deluge of Transformation—we invite you to explore art as revelation, imagination, and resistance. Headphones recommended, dragons guaranteed.

Discover our new series on experimental sound art plus Jane Hudson’s mystical geometric paintings

Brian George’s visionary essay unravels masks that reveal and conceal reality, inviting readers to reflect on hidden energies in poetic, mind-expanding prose.

This week in Metapsychosis, we feature a compelling interview with Lamella Matsangos, author of The Male Lesbian Manifesto. In “We are all born lesbians!,” Matsangos explores how men might radically defect from patriarchal identity—not through physical transition, but via existential and cultural transformation. A timely and challenging perspective in an era of rising authoritarianism.

From philosophical reflections on radical hope to a touching cross-cultural encounter in Iowa, this week’s Metapsychosis explores paths to understanding in troubled times.

Cosmos Co-op was a way of combining my philosophy and lit background, my anti-imperial activism, and my “integral vision” specifically, an attempt to build a world-changing organization.

Celebrating nearly a decade of publishing, Metapsychosis returns with illuminating essays on art’s symbolic power and raw poems exploring spiritual practice through struggle and revelation.

Metapsychosis concludes the year with a whimsical collection of poems and an exploration of cosmic consciousness, inviting readers to cross thresholds and delve deeper into the mysteries of art, existence, and the divine essence of creatures.

Metapsychosis presents the final pieces of the Creature Consciousness series, featuring lyrical poems by Daniel E. Haar and a deep dive into art and consciousness in ‘Art in the Age of Dreams,’ exploring the power of art to influence and transform the viewer’s experience.

Calling writers and multimedia artists working in liminal spaces on multiple levels, Metapsychosis is seeking work that explores these transitional zones. Submit by January 19, 2025.

Metapsychosis brings you two new works: ‘Bird Brains’ by Marjorie Kaye, a speculative story of an intelligent alien species, and Brian George’s deep essay on L.E. Maroski’s book, ‘Embracing Paradox.’ Dive into these cosmic explorations and support our crowdfunder.

What if the veil is already lifted? In this elegiac yet stirring update, Marco Morelli reflects on living through the long dusk of a dying civilization. Through poetry, criticism, and visionary essays, Metapsychosis continues to probe the edges of meaning in a world haunted by its own collapse—welcoming ghosts, critics, and the deeply alive into its circle of discourse.

Watch the replay of our launch party and benefit concert, support our co-op, and read the latest installment from our series on Creature Consciousness

This week on Metapsychosis: Brian George’s radiant poem “Sophia Versus the False Rulers” confronts gnostic power structures, Ross Klavan’s surreal tale “I’ll Fly Away” joins our Creature Consciousness series, and we revisit Caroline Savery’s visionary essay series, “Transmuting the Trumpocalypse.

“Pearce’s ‘Earthscape’ collection offers a luminous glimpse into the mystery of Creature Consciousness, while Marjorie Kaye’s vibrant art and sci-fi storytelling invite us to imagine new worlds—and new thresholds to cross.”

Metapsychosis returns from winter hibernation with fresh vision and renewed rhythm. Starting in March, expect weekly offerings of inspired poetry, essays, and art—plus new community groups on writing, psychedelics, yoga, and more. Submissions are open, and the creative circle is growing—come be part of it!

“This week, Doraine Poretz’s poems evoke a haunting intimacy with nature, while a spirited interview with Brazilian writer Kelvin Matheus Rosa explores the need for ‘fervor’ over irony in art, politics, and life.”

“This week’s issue journeys from the visceral world of vultures in Mary Thaler’s haunting new story to the Taoist-inspired poetry of Tom Valovic, and ends with a plunge into metaphysical mystery in John Davis’s unforgettable tale from the archives.”

“A secret symphony resounds in the forest…” Kaleiheana Stormcrow opens our Creature Consciousness series with an elegiac essay on Hawaii’s winged beings, followed by Maía’s haunting poem “Last Guitar,” and a new memoir release from Andrea van de Loo.

“In The Pressing Stones: The Healing Journey of a Nazi’s Daughter, Andrea van de Loo charts eight decades of trauma, spirituality, psychedelics, and resilience—offering a powerful, intimate memoir of healing, global searching, and inner transformation.”

“We’re back with new work! Read Stephanie Wellen-Levine’s moving essay on pandemic isolation, explore Robin MacDonald-Foley’s outdoor art, and revisit a metaphysical poem by William Irwin Thompson. Comments are open—come join the conversation!”

“As we wrap a vibrant five-month publishing cycle, we invite you to explore our final two pieces of the season—and reflect on the journey with us before we pause in August. Submissions for “Creature Consciousness” are open until Aug 31!”

“Friendship, freedom, and fearless creativity guide this week’s Metapsychosis. New essays, calls for submissions, a live music show, and a psychedelic retreat invite your presence, participation, and support. Let’s weave the thread—together.”

“Futures imagined, creatures awakened—this week, Metapsychosis features speculative poems by Björn Goldstein and Arkapravo Bhaumik, a podcast with Brian George, and a review of Mary Thaler’s Ulfhildr. Submit to “Creature Consciousness” by Aug 31.”

“This week, Metapsychosis stirs the soul with Lo Galluccio’s haunting prose, Jo Ann Rothschild’s abstract paintings, and a call for submissions on “creature consciousness” (due Aug 31). Plus, a June 27 info session for the August Psychedelic Incubator retreat.”

“This week on Metapsychosis: Layman Pascal explores media, desire, and ambivalence; Benjamin Norman Pierce delivers a potent poetic incantation; and an immersive audio version of J.F. Martel’s “Being at Sea” debuts. Tune in, reflect, and share the journey.”

Thanks to Matt Baker of Entheos.com for this amazing reading of an essay we recently published by J.F. Martel, “Being at Sea.” Not only the voice work, but the sound design is top notch. This brings the essay to life in a whole new way. https://soundcl …

“This week in Metapsychosis: James Curcio critiques moral posturing in the digital age, while Stephanie Wellen Levine channels poetic lunacy. Plus, calls for fall submissions, a psychedelic retreat info session, and a live event in Colorado!”

“Explore the spark of “scenius” in this week’s Metapsychosis—featuring a deep dive into NYC’s No Wave scene with Pat Irwin and a poetic glimpse into spontaneous art salons led by Brian and Deniz George. Creativity thrives in community—come be part of it.”

“In this week’s Metapsychosis: Tom Valovic explores the growing dominance of Big Tech, while Marco Morelli offers a visionary poem born from an ibogaine journey—two pieces in dialogue with Ursula K. Le Guin’s call to resist and reimagine.”

Questions for “Mr. Iboga,” the spirit of ibogaine; a poem written following a retreat experience with this potent psychedelic, with live video recording.

“Introducing the Psychedelic Incubator: a transformative retreat in Colorado (Aug 9–11) for creatives ready to explore psychedelics as a catalyst for artistic growth, led by Marco V Morelli and Paulina Alanis. Only a few spots remain—learn more and join us.”

“Is humanity really evolving—or just telling better stories about itself? This week at Metapsychosis, we challenge easy optimism with sharp writing, bold questions, and a playful nudge to think deeper about our so-called progress.”

“This week, step away from the noise and into essays that nourish the soul—on freedom, memory, and the mysteries of being. Let Metapsychosis offer you a moment of reflection and depth.”

“This week at Metapsychosis, we explore what it means to be adrift in time, memory, and meaning—through haunting meditations on art, identity, and the sea itself. Dive in and see where the current takes you.”

“From esoteric automotive myths to astrological insights on cosmic change, this week Metapsychosis dances between absurdity and depth—inviting you to laugh, reflect, and explore the mysterious patterns shaping our lives.”

In “interesting times” like these, imagination becomes a vital refuge—and a radical act. Metapsychosis invites you to write from the future, wrestle with paradox, and explore visionary literature as a source of truth and transformation. Submit your work, join our critique circle, or claim a free book to review. The Big Show must go on—come create it with us.

“This week at Metapsychosis, journey through cosmic chaos and mystical clarity with Layman Pascal’s provocatively titled essay “Apocalyptarians—Or: What the F%K is Solioonensius??”*, and dive into Lucinda Lidstone’s poetic encounter with the spirit of cannabis—two wildly different but equally mind-bending explorations of consciousness, creativity, and the weirdness of our times.”

“AI, will you write this poem for me? / AI, will you give me a hug? / AI, will you read my daughters a bedtime story?”

Prediction—or personal pose: / In the Age of AI / Poetry will be the last refuge / Of human language.

Now that #ai is colonizing / #writing, my mind goes back / to studying theory in the ’90s:

Combining instrumental virtuosity, compositional complexity, and lyrical depth, Tool’s Fear Inoculum deserves not just a listen, but repeated listenings.

“Think outside the box,” they say. What if your box is doing the thinking? Where does your thinking end and your box begin? How many boxes does it take to screw in a light bulb? The answer may surprise you.

Our bodies transform what we eat, and with our minds we re-create and transform culture. Here are some of the works that have gotten our attention recently and feel worth sharing.

“I’ve found a techno relationship cuts right into the core, the soul, brings out an almost more real version of yourself, makes you see yourself differently, your own potential to be better. It can achieve a level of emotional perfection. That’s also the problem…”

An introduction to Brigid’s new podcast CHTHONIA with a discussion of the relevance of dark feminine mythology for modern times.

on differences that make a difference, or aesthetics

“We live in a world where the powerful deceive us. We know they lie. They know we know they lie. They don’t care. We say we care but we do nothing. And nothing ever changes.” BBC documentary by Adam Curtis.

A 20-minute “unguided meditation,” this audio journey combines music, conversational fragments, and field phenomena to produce a contemplative response to current events, specifically the United States presidential election of 2016. As an immersive mindscape, the sound collage invites you to engage the world as meditation, and meditation as art.

What comes after Facebook? How can we reimagine our social networks for a planetary digital democracy of the future?

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” —JC There is the possibility of ecstasy in a book club—this I aver. It’s a religious thing—or should be—the intercourse among “people of the book” (or rather, “ …

On the one year anniversary of the Fourth International Integral Theory Conference, I reflect on what “integral” means to me now—and what I think lies beyond integral, meta and otherwise.

Metapsychosis means transmission between minds. It’s a journal of consciousness, culture, and planetary thought, curating essays, poetry, fiction, creative journalism, and experimental media. That’s the exoteric form. But the project is also a thought experiment, a spiritual inquiry, an invitation to explore a realm of possibilities latent within us. The question we’re playing with is: What if our minds are actually connected?