We are surrounded by beauty on this planet but there is a lot of darkness happening within humanity. The ancient Sanskrit teachings understood that civilization goes through distinct cycles of creation and destruction. The Kali Yuga is known as the shortest but also darkest cycle. Native traditions have similar stories Read more…
There’s a reason that advertisers, politicians and news outlets bombard us with fear and anxiety. It works! The easiest way to manipulate us is through hacking our reptilian brain. We call it our reptilian brain because it is mostly associated with fight/flight or “primitive” behavior. It is also our oldest Read more…
According to Stanislav Grof you are probably more effected by your birth experience than you realize. A seed contains the blueprint for the life of a plant and your birth story leaves an imprint for life. Grof is a leading researcher in the field of pre and perinatal psychology. You can trace a Read more…
Have you ever met someone who felt strangely familiar the first time you saw them? How about an unexplained fear or deja-vu when visiting a new place? Reincarnation is an idea that has existed around the world forever yet many are still quick to dismiss it. Recent documented cases have Read more…
Ancient mystics understood this potent way to alter consciousness and connect with the divine. These patterns were carved into temples going back 4,000 years. Gazing at Visionary Art that incorporates sacred geometry will orient your mind with symmetry and balance. Sacred geometry is the mathematical representation of patterns that are prevalent everywhere Read more…
The psychological benefits of choosing love in the face of fear are profound. Especially so during times of darkness and division. When practiced in our personal lives it can also ripple outward and transform the community of people around us. Love is both vulnerability and the most powerful force in Read more…
Invasion, displacement, and genocide have been with humanity forever. The Trail of Tears was the forced relocation of Native Americans. Yet displaced Syrian or African refugees in Europe, or Mexican immigrants at the US border are not too different. The cultural attitudes, the wounds, as well as the opportunity for Read more…
We call them concrete jungles, but they don’t need to be. Dense population along with easy access to goods and services make cities desirable places to live. City-dwellers have the potential to consume less energy since they can ride bikes, walk and take public transportation. There are also some serious down-sides Read more…
Most of us base our whole reality on what science tells us. Yet what happens when science is wrong, or incomplete? In this article we will explore a few scientific misconceptions that affect all of us. They have shaped our culture in ways that might not be so healthy or accurate. Read more…
Would you like an enhanced immune system, reduced stress, and a slower aging process? Welcome to the wonderful world of adaptogens. These compounds and herbs have the capacity to bring balance to our bodies and, potentially, to our world. Let’s explore what they are, how they work, and why they are so Read more…