Introduction According to Biblical legend, humanity was in a state of paradise until Adam and Eve ate fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Although this story is often taken literally, the narrative was written during a time period when much of the literature was metaphorical in …
The Meaning and Abuse of Sacred Symbols
Introduction to Sacred Symbols Communication between beings in physical bodies is made possible through our physical senses. Our vocal cords send out vibrations, which are picked up by our physical ears. For such communication to work, human beings have developed languages. The words of such languages could be considered 3-dimensional …
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: The Importance of Discernment
Introduction One of the many challenges of the spiritual path is learning how to distinguish truth from falsehoods and deception. It is not uncommon for something or someone to cross our paths that poses as good or truth, but later turns out to be otherwise. Such experiences teach us the …
The Miracle of Death: Demystifying the Dying Process
Introduction For human beings, the transition known as death is an incredible opportunity for spiritual advancement. For the soul, this is literally the moment that it has been waiting for its entire life. During the death process, the soul is given the opportunity to break the cycle of incarnation. If …
The Spiritual Significance of Negative Events
Introduction Over the last couple decades, we have been experiencing a rather chaotic mix of military conflicts, economic crises, political turmoil, and natural disasters. And while the constant chatter of negative headlines is already troubling enough, the future outlook of this planet also seems rather bleak. In fact, there are …
The Significance of the Inner Child
Summary of Contents Intro to the Inner Child Creation of the Inner Child: Trauma and Denial of Self Inner Child Communication: Triggers Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms (addiction, depression, and more) Life Crises Healing the Inner Child Introduction Mental health issues, physical illness, and unhealthy relationships are all related to a concept …
How to Maintain a Healthy Relationship
Romantic relationships are very rewarding, but at times they can also be very challenging. Even when trying our hardest, it sometimes feels like the relationship just isn’t working. This is often the result of making one or more common mistakes. The following is a list of 10 tips for avoiding …
Healing the Divine Masculine/Feminine Imbalance
In the past, society taught us to identify with the energies that corresponded with our genders. A boy was told to “be a man,” and a girl was scolded for doing things that were not “ladylike.” This resulted in men who are afraid of being in touch with their feelings, …
The Message and Misson of Jesus
Christian religion suggests that Jesus died for the sins of mankind in order for God’s children to be “saved.” The idea is that humans by nature are bad, and Jesus therefore sacrificed himself to prevent God’s children from going to hell. However, this entire reasoning is full of logical holes …
Abortion: Another Look
In a previous article, I examined the topic of abortion from a spiritual perspective. In this article, I would like to expand on this topic a little bit. Restriction of Free Will One of the characteristics of a highly-evolved spiritual being is the practice of non-interference of free will. Free …