Recently I got the news about my grandmother’s cancer progression; times such as this, make you pause and reflect on life. My Nonna or abuelita (grandmother) has been like a mother to me. When I reflect on life, I realize I did not make it out of the abuse alone. Although I never told my…… Continue reading Lessons From My Grandmother
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Understanding the Power Behind Celtic Sexual Magick
Despite all the traumatic episodes I endured, I always believed in Magick; not tricks and seances but actual Magick, the alchemical process of destruction and creation within ourselves and outside of us–“As above so below”. Having grown up in unique circumstances; learning about ancient teachings, alchemy and shamanic rituals, one would say sex magick was…… Continue reading Understanding the Power Behind Celtic Sexual Magick
The Dark Triad
Today I am going to write about a subject often considered “dark”; The Dark Triad. In Psychology The Dark Triad comprises the personality traits of Narcissism, Machiavellianism and Psychopathy. They are called “dark” because of their malevolent qualities. It is my hope in learning more about the The Dark Triad, to be able to better…… Continue reading The Dark Triad
The Masters of Suspicion
Marx, Nietzsche and Freud were called the “Masters of Suspicion” for challenging the prevailing traditions and dogmas of their times. Could these great philosophers/analysts teach us something important for us to implement within our current era? Regardless of whether we share their ideas or not, the truth is these great men impacted Western thought in…… Continue reading The Masters of Suspicion
Understanding Karma
A few weeks back, I had the pleasure to partake on a private lecture about Karma; a subject often misunderstood by most of us; specially from the west. What you are about to read is about Karma from a Tibetan perspective, simple and easy to comprehend. In the west, when someone does something “bad” or…… Continue reading Understanding Karma
Who am I?
Who am I? I am Enigma Wild like an Arabian mare Unpredictable like a tornado I am love and pain I am night and day I am light and shadow I am poet and nerd I am the student and the teacher Sensuality flows through my veins Naïve like a newborn dove Astute like a…… Continue reading Who am I?
Conquered
**rough copy The full moon now gone Just like her presence from my life The night was witness to our nights of passion Full moon and hearts full of desire Tangled bodies Passions burning Her ghost whispers in my ear: “Come explore my jungle Dare to hold my mountains Invade my caves with your virility…… Continue reading Conquered
In My Dreams
**rough copy Night is finally here I find myself restless on my bed Your image haunts me wherever I go Only in dreams I am yours and you are mine Behind the close door of conciousness you rise I know desire invades your body as it does mine With abandon I give myself as I…… Continue reading In My Dreams
Reinventing Myself
What does it mean to reinvent self? According to Longman dictionary, it means to do some differently from before in order to improve. Reinvention by other names could be equated to Change. Transform. Make different. Modify. Adjust. Shift. Evolve. Reinvention entails producing something new based on what already exists. It is not a rejection of…… Continue reading Reinventing Myself
Sexuality: Understanding Vital Energy
I often have mentioned the importance of understanding energy within sexuality; specifically with sexual partners. We live in an age where too many people engage in empty, meaningless sexual activity, only to end up feeling more depleted than before. This occurs because they do not understand the power of their body’s vital energy. Vital Energy,…… Continue reading Sexuality: Understanding Vital Energy
