The Guru Within was inspired after a trip to Rishikesh, India around the end of the Mayan calendar. I was skeptical about the authenticity of the spiritual nature of this town because of the high influx of tourists seeking spiritual knowledge. While having breakfast at a cafe, a song which narrated a spiritual message about life being eternal, was complemented by hypnotic indian vocal ahhhs. After leaving the cafe, Baba laura and myself found ourselves singing ahhs throughout the day in the streets of Rishikesh. I also ended up in a random meditation which resonated a similar message about relinquishing fear and being present. Turns out the peaceful spiritual vibrations from Rishikesh is underrated. This song features a breathtaking vocalist from Uganda, Tima Murungi, who i had the pleasure of working with thanks to a show at a Yoga Festival called Soulscape in 2014.