Category: Self Help

Intellect or Blind Faith?- Understanding Illumination

When it comes to spirituality, faith, or occultism, it seems the same rule is being taught: In order to know God, divinity, or transcendental reality, it is necessary to put aside the mind — only through a special state of consciousness it is possible to connect with the Divine Within and without. The above is…… Continue reading Intellect or Blind Faith?- Understanding Illumination

Tantra: Uniqueness as a Path to Awakening

So many times we hear the saying “I am awake” as a way to refer to us as more illuminated, saintly, holy…but do we really know what it is that we are saying? or have we; like many so called masters; fallen pray to the spiritual ego and the false idea of dissolving the ego….…… Continue reading Tantra: Uniqueness as a Path to Awakening

Breaking Toxic Family Ties Without Remorse.

Upon my return from the Island, I felt lighter and happier…one would say recharged. My days there not only allowed me to reconnect and align my body but also my mind. I went there with no other expectations than to de-stress a bit, and came back with a clearer mindset. Being in nature, surrounded by…… Continue reading Breaking Toxic Family Ties Without Remorse.

Empaths: Simple Ways to Care for Yourself

Recently I was reading a book given to me by one of my loved ones; the book was about the beauty of empaths, but it also expressed how an empath can get drained pretty quickly if certain boundaries are not set. You can imagine how hard it is for an empath to set boundaries; an…… Continue reading Empaths: Simple Ways to Care for Yourself

Hate is Not an Option

This article is based on a discussion I had with a group last Friday, as a result of current world events. I won’t go into the details of that discussion, for I want this article to be a little bit lighter and to focus on the beauty of self without falling pray to false positivism.…… Continue reading Hate is Not an Option

Chi Nei Tsang Massage: Healing The Inside

Chi Nei Tsang is a Tantric Taoist technique developed according to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. Chi Nei Tsang physically seeks and treats emotional blockages found in the organs to free them from pain, helping us heal. This particular style of massage can at first feel unpleasant to a lot of people who are…… Continue reading Chi Nei Tsang Massage: Healing The Inside

The Body According To Plato: Desires

For Plato, the body was the prison to the soul for it limits the expression of our desires, but have we understood his words correctly? Plato was one of the first philosophers who started the debate regarding the body in relations to the soul and our desire. Now, you may agree or disagree with this…… Continue reading The Body According To Plato: Desires

Albert Camus On the Absurdity of Life

Who was Albert Camus? He was one of the greatest, lucid thinkers and writers of the 20th century. The depth and simplicity of his works made his writings highly valuable in philosophy and literature.  In his cold yet sentimental way, he wrote on topics like suicide, pain, and suffering, and the ways we as humans…… Continue reading Albert Camus On the Absurdity of Life

A Child’s Silent Cry: Being Raised By Parents With Depression

Even though we live in a society where we often hear the word “Depression”, the subject still remains one of the most stigmatized illnesses; this is the result of ignorance on what depression actually is, and the desire to run away from our own wounds–“If I tell myself, I am all about rainbows and unicorns,…… Continue reading A Child’s Silent Cry: Being Raised By Parents With Depression