Chop Wood, Carry Water
Dear Explorer,
The second law of thermodynamics states that entropy always increases, or at best, remains constant. In simpler terms, things invariably move from order towards chaos and disorder. We see this in our homes, our gardens, and our relationships—everything requires energy just to maintain the status quo. And increasingly, it feels like the same is true of our society, our public discourse, and our basic sense of human decency. Isn’t it all devolving…badly?
At times like these, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—like we need to save the world. I’ll admit, I felt that way while sitting down to write this letter. What could I possibly say that’s equal to the task? The world needs awakening! We need to raise the global vibration! What am I supposed to do about it?!
Then I’m reminded of a lesson I keep relearning—simple, yet deeply uncomfortable to the rational mind: There’s nothing I have to do. Nothing to fix. Everything is unfolding exactly as it needs to. My mind resists this—it feels outrageous, even intolerable, in a world that seems so broken. But deep down, I feel the truth in it. And in that moment of surrender, my own vibration shifts. I become present, clear, even self-realized.
Of course, life keeps moving. There’s still a roof to maintain and meals to make. And that’s okay. Chop wood, carry water, as the saying goes. As we move beyond the ordinary and away from the physical with greater regularity, we routinely encounter paradox —the need to hold two seemingly contradictory truths at once. Zen koans work in this way. Examples may include: going really fast is the same as being at rest; in aloneness there can be great intimacy; and in truly understanding the question, we have the desired answer. Or, as it relates to self-realization, there is no self to realize.
Coming back to entropy, there’s an important caveat: the second law only applies to closed systems. Physics tells us the universe is a closed system, so entropy rules. But what if it isn’t? What if the physical world is merely a projection of a higher-dimensional reality not bound by space and time? As you become an explorer of consciousness, you can answer this question for yourself.
Which brings me to this: when we each do our inner work, we become conduits for unbounded energy. And then, our world starts behaving less like a closed system. So keep going. Keep chopping wood. Keep carrying water.
New Releases
With this in mind, our May new release, entitled Journey to Light, provides the perfect opportunity to surrender. Gifted psychic medium Bill Philipps is your guide on these gentle and potent healing journeys to self-acceptance, wholeness and inner peace. Track 1, Surrendering to the Light is an opportunity for you to clear and heal anything negative or fear-based that you are holding on to, both consciously and subconsciously, as you fill with light and view yourself from Spirit’s perspective. Track 2, Finding Forgiveness, guides you to connect with the energy of Source through the process of forgiving someone, or yourself, as you let go of any pain and realize from a higher perspective that everyone is a teacher, and we are all connected.
In April, we released Communion with Hemi-Sync®, which invites you to establish a powerful practice that can open doors to deep spiritual connection as you experience a profound sense of the divine. John Gregorius’s musical meditation encourages you to examine your life and heart, let go of burdens to find healing and restoration, and find solace, strength, and guidance for your journey.
Our March new release brought us the latest from Byron Metcalf and company. Ancestral Resonance with Hemi-Sync® features master ethno-percussionists, veteran ambient composers, and seasoned “psychonauts” Byron Metcalf and Shane Morris. Marvel as they create an evocative time-bending weave of layers of pulsing percussion, flowing flutes, didgeridoo, and shimmering synthesizer vignettes forming this multicultural tapestry of soul-stirring sound. When combined with the potent Hemi-Sync® frequencies, these powerful compositions will move you off the beaten path to activate the echo of primal memory at the cellular level, guiding you deep into the domain of the ancestors. This title is excellent for ceremony, meditation, and entheogenic exploration.
In February, we were thrilled to collaborate with world-renowned medium and clairvoyant Lisa Williams as she leads you on a journey home to your heart. Remembrance of Self with Hemi-Sync® invites you to connect to those who love and guide you, reminding you that your true self is a pure vessel of love, truth, and light. Barry Goldstein’s musical score and the Hemi-Sync® frequencies effortlessly lead you into the heart space and help you attune to the frequency of love, recognizing the deep soul connection and fostering the awareness that you are a gift in the world.
In January, Tammy Lee Anderson, an acclaimed healer and spiritual medium, offered us The Ultimate Healer. This transformative healing session is divinely inspired to awaken your path of self-healing, inner discovery, and personal empowerment. As your loving guide, she leads you through a virtual tour of muscles, bones, organs, and cells, even into your DNA, awakening your body’s innate wisdom for wholeness. This sacred journey unveils a path of health and harmony. Enhanced by powerful Hemi-Sync® frequencies, you’ll feel healing energy illuminate your entire being. Regular practice opens doorways to profound transformation, spiritual awakening, and healing.
November 2024 marked our first collaboration with The Relaxation Company, and re-united us with the great Emmy award-winning multi-keyboardist Jim Oliver. Musical Massage: InTouch with Hemi-Sync® features classic, deeply moving performances where Jim is accompanied by an extraordinary ensemble of fine musicians playing violin, acoustic and electric guitar, and gentle percussion. Combined with Hemi-Sync® frequencies, these compositions evolve into an intimate, personal journey. Perfect to use in the spa, for massage therapy, relaxing, or any time you wish to experience tranquility and peace within.
Once again, we’re always looking for new talent, whether it be for musical or guided exercises. If you know of someone we should be working with, please send them our way.
In Case You Missed It
Since I last wrote you, there have been two more episodes of Focusing In (formerly the Hemi-Sync® podcast) both featuring renowned psychics. Be sure to catch Lisa Williams and Barry Goldstein as Lisa recounts her early days of being a television psychic, as well as what qualities make for a good psychic medium.
I also really enjoyed sitting down with Bill Philipps where we went deep into the myriad layers of conditioning that may inhibit our inner gifts.
That’s all for now. See you in Home or along the way,
Garrett
Garrett H. Stevens
Chairman & President
Interstate Industries, Inc. d/b/a Hemi-Sync
