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The crowd began to cheer as the curtains parted, slowly revealing the path towards the ring. I was immediately engulfed in smoke from the cigarettes, the room became hazy as I was barely able to see my teammates standing next to me. The haze thickened and the ring now looked to be a misty mirage in the far distance. In …
The narrative I told myself about my abuse in the early days was harmful and distorted. I thought: “It was my fault.” “What happened to me was not as bad as I was making it out to be.” “I will never be able to regain a semblance of order.” The past consumed my thoughts. I was addicted to quieting the …
Empowerment enables people and communities to represent their interests in a responsible and self-determined way, acting on their own authority. This is equally important to every man, woman and child in todays’ life.
“You were meant for more than this” it said. I looked around, in shock. Who was that and what the heck did that mean?? This was the beginning of my awakening…
I’ve never understood why certain people choose to stand still in their lives, frightened by change, paralyzed by a fear so deep and dark in their psyches that they can’t even name it. Now, don’t get me wrong, there have been times in my life where I too stood still, afraid of what was coming next, afraid that I wouldn’t …
Growing up playing sports taught me many valuable lessons. I learned the importance of hard work. I understood what meant to lose with dignity and win with humility. I realized my strengths and weaknesses. While I was never the fastest or the strongest, I was the one cheering the loudest for my teammates.
What would our life look and feel like if we took responsibility as a god within? God is Eternal. Let that sink in…and wash over you like a cool breeze, filled with the scent of passionflower on a hot summer afternoon. If we can externalize our true Eternal self as a God (not the God) we can then start finding …
Rumi is one of my favorite poets; I love the deep wisdom he shares within his writings. One quote that I’ve been sitting with recently is, “Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I am changing myself.” – Rumi. Making changes in our lives can be difficult.
What does it mean to have a magickal life? I thought I was living a fabulous life. It seemed like the quintessential life. I was making a six-figure salary at a Fortune 500 corporation, received annual bonuses, owned a beautiful home, traveled the world, drove a luxury sedan, and had a loving husband. Life was great! In the material world …
Throughout history, society has always held a special place for its warriors. There is a certain allure about the bravery and chivalry required to selflessly charge into deadly situations in service to another. Every civilization has seen the manifestation of the warrior culture, and despite differing methods of self-expression, many underlying qualities and practices have withstood the test of time. …
