Death is not a cessation, but a return to the state we were in before we had a body. The textures of our existence change without the fetters of a physical shell, but we survive that transition. Don’t fear death American culture has made death scary, an abrupt end to existence. My experience with [...]
I pray all day. I pray for: the traffic light to stay green a good night’s sleep the grocery store lines to be short and the people around me to be civil. Could I be any more pious? A few weeks ago, I realized I’d been cloaking my arrogance as prayer. I’d been trying [...]
Once we’re able to recognize the energies around us, we have a responsibility to assist those in need. Spirits may be in our realm for many reasons, including visiting loved ones or traveling to sites that hold fond memories. Some may be here seeking closure or help to cross over. One of my favorite historical [...]
See last week’s post on “Handling the energies around you.” Prevent intentional/unintentional energy vampires from impacting you People may or may not know they’re draining you. Some are going through difficult times and all they see is that they feel better when they’re around you. When you’re aware someone is siphoning your energy, imagine a [...]
A few weeks ago, I wrote about protection from unseen entities, especially when investigating the paranormal. What I need more help with, though, is preserving my own energy from the people—both those I know and strangers—whom I encounter in my daily life. If you are sensitive, chances are that you don’t like large groups. The [...]
Our state of mind and the thoughts we dwell on impact our actions and the people around us. I’ve found that implementing a daily practice of setting intentions charges my environment with positivity, helping me spend more time living in the light than in the darkness. Photo by Mihai Tilinca, freestockimages.com Examples of [...]
While I’d love to live a serene life, I haven’t been able to consistently maintain this state. I recognize that inner peace is a process, one that doesn’t just magically appear to alleviate the trials of existence. But I crave to experience it more. For me, life can go through periods of roller coaster highs [...]
For me, the ego insidiously wheedles its way into my mindset usually long before I realize it’s returned. I can fool myself to believe I’m living in faith when I’ve really grabbed the reins from the Most Sacred and veered off my spiritual path. Why is the ego a big deal? The ego centers arounds [...]
Over the years, I’ve heard people say that “God is testing them” when they feel buried in a bad situation. But I don’t believe the Supreme Power ever puts us through misery to see how we’ll react. Why? Tests are given to determine what we know or how we’ll respond to a situation. Since the [...]
Love can soften the most hardened heart. Once, I would’ve scoffed at this notion, but today, I’m convinced it’s the only way we can make our world a more joyful place. Our hatred feeds others’ bad behaviors Hatred fuels negativity, making it more difficult for us to view others as we view ourselves. Some in [...]
