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Throughout my years of spiritual advisory I’ve frequently experienced a strange phenomenon shared by artists. It has repeatedly been a culprit in the extinguishing of their own individual magic and the sentry that keeps them from moving into their specific field of vision. The issue is interpreted as fraudulence. In this writing we’ll clarify the…
Currently, there is significant talk about cultural appropriation. It is defined as the adoption or use of elements of one culture by someone from another culture. We’ve seen this many times. From Caucasian men growing dreadlocks and incorporating Native American garb to women dressing as Geisha’s while not respecting the Asian culture that it…
A Searcher’s Dilemma—The Hunt for a Hidden God The quantity of people who are on a search for God is uncountable and disconcerting. An impoverished Soul led to believe that God, or spiritual fulfillment, needs to be unearthed from some hidden reality spends months, years, or even a lifetime struggling to locate it. They voyage…
A notable discrepancy pervasively taught throughout many religious organizations is the focus on transformation, spiritual transcendence, and annihilation. Many Christian denominations, for example, make it their primary intention to preach the arrival of Jesus and earth’s final destruction. The reverend will relentlessly inundate their listeners with tales of hope and everlasting peace once this…
In American society, the stigma placed on natural medical substances due to governmental manipulation, fear mongering and lies has hampered any progress toward more common usage. In a country where children under five can be prescribed amphetamines and alcohol kills over 88,000 people annually, the use of ayahuasca in a controlled setting can land…
Fear of rejection is an irrational emotion based on personal insecurity and the unwarranted belief that others will not accept you for who you are. It is an illogical behavior that is stimulated by the overwhelming desire for approval; a selfish act. Rejection is a common part of daily living that everyone is subjected…
For many of us, attraction begins with aesthetics. We construe attraction as the result of visual observations. It’s not only ingrained in the typical human due to the underlying instinctual demand for finding the best suitable mate for procreation, but it is perpetuated in the public forum throughout visual mediums. In other words “being attracted…
The unfortunate limitations placed on the use of ayahuasca throughout most of the world is a damning testament to the handicapping of the terrestrial self and subjugation of spiritual tools. Those in authority and the people that so easily follow it have strangled the chances of utilizing this gift appropriately. They do it in the…
Shut up! You’re Praying the Wrong Way 3 Illuminations that will change your life Prayer, traditionally understood, is spoken. This form can be therapeutic, yes, but our interpretation of effective prayer needs to be broadened in order to experience the fullness of what it entails. Prayer, by common standards, is: A one-way conversation between…
When struggling with Illumination, clothing is a much more aggravating difficulty than it should be. Our surrounding tribal structures all have their demands on our attire in order for us to integrate more properly. Starting from youth we’ve been clothed in what was seen as appropriate and for most humans it will never stop; even…
When confronted with the doldrums of daily routine, the stress of constant responsibility, the effects of media drivel and political intrigues, the slow degradation of personal health, and the seemingly constant inoperability of our current regime’s systems, it becomes all too easy to believe that the society we live in is nothing less than hostile…
As we go about our daily activities, it’s beneficial to keep in mind the fact that what we build today is the progenitor of our lives tomorrow. Due to this, you can say that we are our own history. It can be especially motivating to note this if you are currently attempting to build a…
You’ve heard the word from others a thousand times and inside yourself a thousand more. It echoes through the aggregate like a ghost. Its power seems to solely reside in its recitation; provoking emotional responses and daydreams of a better future until the call to arms dissipates and each individual creeps back to their status…
“Sow the seeds of regret today and eat the fruits of sorrow tomorrow.” – E.G. When it comes to creating a fulfilling life the inclination to be lazy is frequently a component of the self-sabotaging human brain. Allowing this is to indulge in practices that will not only lead to complaisance, poor health, psychological…
The confusing differences that varying religions and ideologies profess can make it difficult to ascertain how we are to conduct ourselves in society. There are so many paths to take and each single source exposits a very narrow code of social ethics to follow. The belief systems discuss the preferred modes of action but never…
(Note that this article is not about the small minority of individual who are obese due to an actual physiological medical condition. They are exempt.) It’s no secret that obesity is a rampant problem throughout many countries. The insatiable appetites of the flesh coupled with the financial means to overindulge cravings and addictions have…
I’ve discovered throughout the years that great swathes of individuals have been groomed to believe something that isn’t accurate. They’ve come to accept as true that in order to embody a spiritually fulfilled life, their experience must run in tandem with calmness, gentility, and sometimes a very passive move through life. You know the type: …
When progressing toward further Illumination one of the more difficult stumbling blocks can be the way we perceive others through our particular paradigm. Because each individual possesses a very distinct view based on cumulative experiences, the way they interact with others is always predicated upon their personal biases. This makes it easy to dislike someone…
The pursuit of meaning has an amazing impact in the life of those focused on finding it. On the positive side, people will discover the things that provide them substance and further enrich their lives with the happiness that comes from it. The proper job, children, philanthropic efforts and artistic endeavors are all examples of…
Enlightenment Enlightenment is a common word in the English vernacular that immediately connotes spirituality and the goal of achieving greater heights of awareness and wisdom. It is frequently considered a place of extreme habitation as well. The term brings with it references of far eastern gurus, monasticism, or individuals who are claimed to have heightened…
We’ve all done it at some point or another. Whether it’s believing a sentence made on TV as we leave the house or opening the bible to a random page in a plea for divine assistance, signs, and the looking for them, is a common occurrence. I recall an individual who would let their interpretation…
Drunkards, dope fiends, derelicts and deviants. Hobos, holocaust deniers, harlots and hedonists. White supremacists, black separatists, snake handlers, and televangelists. The list could go on for pages. Whatever you may think of individuals that have stigmas placed on them in society it is important to know that, for the sake of liberty, even these people…
What get’s dragged alongside the self-help wagon that slows seeker’s progress is manifold. The burdens of these purported “insights” are false truths that can further confuse you on the path toward Illumination. Many are shrouded in positivity, presenting themselves in a manner not easily discerned as detrimental. The one we focus on today is the…
In American society there seems to be a prevailing problem with compliments. It’s seemingly become customary to respond to such courtesies with varying remarks of disarmament and self effacing statements. Such as: It’s no big deal Oh no I’m not Believe me, that’s just not true Oh I don’t mind No I’m not The dilemma…
The word vampire conjures up thoughts of ghoulish fanged monstrosities or handsome light-skinned Don Juans with an unquenchable blood-lust and a penchant for melancholy. As firmly rooted as these fictional creatures are, real vampires come in a much more common shape, yet they are no less debilitating to those caught in their cycle of conceit. …
Throughout the world, there is one inherent visible truth: Everything dissolves. Nothing in the terrestrial world is beyond the power of degradation. At some point, no matter the strength of an item, it will cease to exist. Also, in order for something to exist, it must have been birthed from something prior. All of the…
A recent analysis has shown that in America the average citizen watches four hours of television a day. Since that’s the median, there are many that watch much more than that. This observation is a telling example of how the media and technology, as beneficial as much of it is, has also shoved society down…