As we march along on the journey of life, it is normal to feel some uncertainty or anxiety about the future, but lately, it just feels like we are watching civilization crumble in real time. Crumble may be too gentle a word for the chaos that has been unfolding in the dumpster fire we find ourselves in. At least we have internet memes.

Welcome to the Kali Yuga — the age of upheaval, conflict, and suffering. According to ancient yogic and Vedic teachings, we are living in the end of the last and darkest of the four cosmic cycles, right before the start of a new golden age. This era is marked by a decline in ethical and moral values, and the dominance of worldly pursuits over spiritual connection. But don’t be discouraged. While the Kali Yuga brings chaos, it also offers tremendous opportunities for spirit