In our hyperactive, turbulent, uncertain and complex world, the quest for a different path from that of our parents or so-called 'normal' society is driving many people to explore less traditional avenues. These paths are often paved with spirituality, a word increasingly associated with this search for meaning, peace and love.

Psychology, which I embraced as the art of the soul, began my journey. Initially trained as a clinical psychologist, I was taught that my role was to bring people back to 'normality'. However, observing my teachers and fellow students, I often wondered who, among us, really defined the norm.

Was it the misunderstood artist confined to a hospital or the scholar convinced of his intellectual superiority?

Out of a need for realism, I turned to work and organisational psychology. There I learned that people are considered to be a company's most precious resource. Yet the real decision-makers are those who have mastered the art of finance and marketing.

The return to my passion began with the advent of positive psychology, exploring the art of self-fulfilment. This branch values human virtues and stresses the importance of happiness and the meaning of life. Over time, energetic psychology has been integrated, blending ancient practices with discoveries in quantum physics and neuroscience, accepting altered states of consciousness and shamanism.

In this way, the society of instant gratification seems to have found doors to a rapid understanding of 'who we really are', with awakening and nirvana seemingly readily available to those seeking enlightenment.

However, with the emergence of Burning Man-style festivals, the over-the-counter sale of psychedelic products, and the abundance of personal development workshops run by artists convinced of their spiritual superiority, I wonder whether we are really seeking to connect with our innermost being, or whether we are using these means as an escape from a world perceived as pathological.

True evolution already lies within us, with nothing to do and nowhere to go, except to love who we are here and now. By welcoming the messages from our bodies, our emotions and our dreams, by letting go and trusting life, we can discover this inner freedom.

Instead of looking outside for what we already have inside, let's allow ourselves to feel gentleness, goodness and love; let's express our gratitude and forgive tirelessly.

But are we really ready to free ourselves from our habits, possessions and ingrained beliefs?

I'm not sure, because I'm the first to remain attached to mine.

Do you really want to evolve?