For personal reasons the following article has taken quite a bit to put together but finally here it is!… Parents of adolescents often wonder if their teenagers are purposely being defiant or are purposely trying to drive them crazy just to prove a point; however, although there are cases in which a teenager is lashing…… Continue reading The Brain Of The Adolescent
Author: Sofia Falcone
I believe, with quiet fervor, that one soul can shift the course of many. I write not from abstraction, but from the raw immediacy of lived experience and learned studies - from the labyrinth of my own challenges, triumphs, questions and awakenings. In offering the contours of my inner world, I hope to awaken in others a remembrance of their own power, their own unclaimed wholeness.
Sad Awakening
He got up and stood in front of the mirror…It had been a long time since he had done this; he looked at himself; slowly taking in his reflection. He observed himself and without uttering a single word he felt a depth of sadness. Melancholy overtook him and he asked himself- when did this happen?…… Continue reading Sad Awakening
Sacred Feminine
Earlier this week I read two books from two different sources on the “The Sacred Feminine” or as others call it the “Sacred Whore”. At first glance the name “Sacred Whore” leaves most people a bad taste on their mouth. How is it possible that in such a modern society as the one we like…… Continue reading Sacred Feminine
Religion: Good or Bad?
Just recently I got a few emails asking me where do I stand on religion or if I’m an atheist; well here it is: Those of you who know me personally know I do not believe in Religion. I am what nowadays is call an Omnist or spiritual. For those who don’t know what the…… Continue reading Religion: Good or Bad?
Sexually Empowered Doesn’t Equal Easy
We like to consider our day and age as “modern” yet we currently live in a society primarily based on extremes. On the one hand there is sexual repression, while on the other hand sex is traded to avoid solitude. Although in the past I have written about this, today I would like to write…… Continue reading Sexually Empowered Doesn’t Equal Easy
Things That Can Help Or Damage A Relationship
What is a good relationship and how can we recognize one? What can we do to contribute to the growth of our relationship? How do we know when its time to get out of one? All these questions at one point or another have been part of our psyche; sadly the cold reality remains “there…… Continue reading Things That Can Help Or Damage A Relationship
Which Rules You? Confidence or Fear
Recently I watched a documentary on the evolution of human nature and the dating game. The documentary used the word “evolution” more or less sarcastically. The reason behind emanated from taking a look at what the word “authentic” truly means. It was questioned whether or not we have lost our authenticity in search of general acceptance and prestige. Looking…… Continue reading Which Rules You? Confidence or Fear
Digging Deeper…Embracing Yourself.
It can be frustrating and challenging when people who are assertive or considered risk takers are given a difficult time, sometimes to the point of being degraded and called names. We forget these people have had a long emotional journey; they have accomplished that which many only dream of. It seems a lot of us…… Continue reading Digging Deeper…Embracing Yourself.
Cognitive Dissonance
There is an epidemic in the world today of the psychological phenomenon called cognitive dissonance. Everyone is susceptible to cognitive dissonance to one degree or another; however, it seems to be especially prevalent in the Western world today. “Cognitive dissonance refers to psychological or emotional distress that can be sensed when faced with new information…… Continue reading Cognitive Dissonance
Understanding Sins
We have all heard of “Capital Sins” or “Deadly Sins”. For the sake of staying as close as possible to its original Latin name, I will refer to them as “Capital Sins”. For those of you who don’t know what these sins are, I will name them: Pride, envy, gluttony, greed lust, sloth and wrath.…… Continue reading Understanding Sins
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