Our human wellbeing is directly linked to the wellbeing of this planet. This isn’t some crazy, far-fetched idea. In fact, it’s pretty logical and I don’t believe anyone would contest it. It seems pretty reasonable, that if our planet is trashed, so we will be, too. The sad thing is that our modern culture has […]
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Presence and Light
Coming out of 2020 I have deep gratitude for the space that allowed me to sink into my soul. I was able to delve more deeply than ever into spiritual studies and practice. I deepened my lifelong studies in astrology from both a personal and global perspective. I took several courses in depth psychology, dreams, […]
Why Do We Dismiss our Spiritual Experiences?
By Maureen Calamia & Alex Stark Our limited perception of reality is one of the biggest hindrances to personal and spiritual growth. Even the most enlightened of human beings throughout all of history and pre-history have had to overcome this flaw in consciousness. To acknowledge a shift of reality, a spiritual awakening, we must sidestep […]
Stepping Through the Door: Dream’s often point us in the direction
I experienced a “door” in a brilliant moment, in that transition place between sleep and wakefulness, called a “hypnogogic state.” In fact, experiences like this have been the most profound and important in my life. This one was in December 2014, as I had just lain in bed with a mind full of confusion, full […]
On a Spiritual Path
When you’re on a spiritual path, life isn’t suddenly perfect, but there is joy that was not there before. There is richness and depth to life that was not there before. There is a larger perspective that was not there before. After years on this path, I have gone through periods of frustration. “Why do […]
Earth Gratitude: Happy Thanksgiving
A Happy Thanksgiving to all. I do not know of a better essay than this to remind us to give gratitude to the earth: Chief Seattle's Letter "The President in Washington sends word that he wishes to buy our land. But how can you buy or sell the sky? the land? The idea is […]