Laing Z. Matthews
Inner Alchemy & Spiritual Literature
Journey of Inner Transformation and Spiritual Growth
Explore the profound teachings of Daoism and spiritual literature that guide you towards meditation, breathwork, and mystical experiences. Discover the path to inner peace and enlightenment through our resources and insights.
Join us in exploring the depths of spiritual wisdom and transformative practices.
Transformative Spiritual Insights
Explore the depths of inner peace
Delve into practices like meditation, breathwork, and fasting to unlock your spiritual potential and achieve profound inner transformation. Experience the mystical through our resources and community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of books do you write?
I write books on Daoist inner alchemy, fasting, sexual energy cultivation, dream practice, and spiritual awakening. My work blends ancient wisdom with modern science, personal experience, and practical guidance.
Where should I start if I’m new to Daoist cultivation?
Start with The Breath of Immortals for meditation and foundational breathwork, or The Path of Sexual Mastery if you’re curious about energy and intimacy. Each book stands on its own and can be read in any order.
How can I support your writing?
Buy the books, leave a review, share them with friends, or subscribe to the newsletter. Honest reviews on Amazon mean more than you know.
Do you teach courses or offer one-on-one guidance?
Yes. Online courses are currently in development, and I occasionally offer 1-on-1 sessions or small-group teachings. Sign up to my newsletter for early access and updates.
Can I quote your work or use it in my own writing?
Yes, with attribution. Please cite the book title and my name, Laing Z. Matthews. For extended use or media inquiries, reach out via the contact page.
Will you read or review my book?
If it’s in a related field—inner cultivation, mysticism, spiritual transformation—I’m open to it. Contact me through the website with your request.
★★★★★
Laing Z. Matthews’ teachings have profoundly transformed my understanding of spirituality. The insights on meditation and breathwork have guided me towards inner peace and clarity. I highly recommend his work to anyone seeking a deeper connection with themselves and the universe.
Lucas García
Inner Alchemy Publishing
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Why I write and why It’s So Hard
I once bought a book on Daoist meditation, written by a respected professor. His knowledge was vast, his footnotes impeccable. But in the preface, he confessed: he couldn’t meditate. Couldn’t sit still. Couldn’t practice what he studied.
That line stayed with me.
Not because I judged him—there’s value in scholarship, and courage in honesty. But it made me realize something: many of the books on spiritual practice are written by people who observe from the outside. They write about stillness without / entering it. About energy without ever feeling it. About alchemy without ever transmuting a single breath into bliss.
And yet, who else has time to write?
Professors. Monks. Recluses. Those with tenure or retreat huts. They can afford to dive deep. The rest of us—working through jobs, debts, obligations—we write in the in-between hours. We meditate while the world is loud. We fast when the fridge is full. We transmute suffering while paying the bills.
That’s why writing is hard. Not just technically—but spiritually. To write a book on Daoist inner alchemy, on sexual mastery, on fasting, on dream yoga, on consciousness after death—you have to live it. You bleed a little into each chapter. You cross thresholds no one applauds you for. You put your soul on the page, and then release it into a world too busy to notice.
But I write anyway. I write for the seekers. For those who feel the strange pull toward something deeper. For those who meditate before work, who transmute sexual energy instead of wasting it, who dream of immortality not in years, but in spirit.
I write because I believe that sacred knowledge belongs to the living, not just the tenured. And I write because every author—every true author who walks the path they write about—deserves more support.
So this is also a message to my fellow writers:
If you’ve written something honest, something from the soul—thank you.
If you’ve struggled to make a living from your books—know you’re not alone.
If you’ve found that writing about truth is harder than staying silent—keep writing.
This is the first post on this site. It won’t be the most polished. But it’s real. And that’s how I intend to keep it.
Why I write and why It’s So Hard
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Why I write and why It’s So Hard
I once bought a book on Daoist meditation, written by a respected professor. His knowledge was vast, his footnotes impeccable. But in the preface, he confessed: he couldn’t meditate. Couldn’t sit still. Couldn’t practice what he studied.
That line stayed with me.
Not because I judged him—there’s value in scholarship, and courage in honesty. But it made me realize something: many of the books on spiritual practice are written by people who observe from the outside. They write about stillness without / entering it. About energy without ever feeling it. About alchemy without ever transmuting a single breath into bliss.
And yet, who else has time to write?
Professors. Monks. Recluses. Those with tenure or retreat huts. They can afford to dive deep. The rest of us—working through jobs, debts, obligations—we write in the in-between hours. We meditate while the world is loud. We fast when the fridge is full. We transmute suffering while paying the bills.
That’s why writing is hard. Not just technically—but spiritually. To write a book on Daoist inner alchemy, on sexual mastery, on fasting, on dream yoga, on consciousness after death—you have to live it. You bleed a little into each chapter. You cross thresholds no one applauds you for. You put your soul on the page, and then release it into a world too busy to notice.
But I write anyway. I write for the seekers. For those who feel the strange pull toward something deeper. For those who meditate before work, who transmute sexual energy instead of wasting it, who dream of immortality not in years, but in spirit.
I write because I believe that sacred knowledge belongs to the living, not just the tenured. And I write because every author—every true author who walks the path they write about—deserves more support.
So this is also a message to my fellow writers:
If you’ve written something honest, something from the soul—thank you.
If you’ve struggled to make a living from your books—know you’re not alone.
If you’ve found that writing about truth is harder than staying silent—keep writing.
This is the first post on this site. It won’t be the most polished. But it’s real. And that’s how I intend to keep it.Why I write and why It’s So Hard
Version 1.0.0