From Dark to Light: Poetic Adventures in Hacking Consciousness & Blissful Living

by Michael Heinrich

"From Dark to Light" is a collection of poems that reflects my personal journey from depression, anxiety, directionlessness, to transformation, healing, and blissful states of existence. The poems explore the depths of despair, the rawness of desire, and the beauty that can be found even in the darkest moments. Through writing, I was able to grapple with the complexities of the human experience and find a way forward even in the face of adversity. The theme of transformation lies at the heart of this collection, I share my deep personal experiences with meditation, breathing, mental techniques, and other modalities. They helped me discover meaning and purpose in life, explore the depth of my consciousness, and live bliss. I want these poems to inspire you to explore your own inner journey from darkness to light.

108 pages, Hardcover

Published April 22, 2023

About the author

Michael Heinrich is a German Marxist political scientist. He taught economics for many years at the University of Applied Sciences in Berlin and was managing editor of PROKLA: Journal for Critical Social Science. He has written in depth on Marx’s critique of political economy in his book, The Science of Value. His An Introduction to the Three Volumes of Karl Marx’s Capital is probably the most popular introduction to Marx’s economic works in Germany.