Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior
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The Enemy Within: Trump is Projecting
Donald Trump has a tell. When he says someone else is corrupt, disloyal, lawless, or dangerous, he’s often describing his own conduct ... and the conduct he encourages in his movement. Psychologists call it projection: attributing to others the impulses we can’t acknowledge in ourselves. In politics, projection is more than a personality tic. It’s a strategy that inverts reality, floods the zone with accusation, and numbs the public to genuine threats.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Humans
Anecdotal Evidence as Uncharted Knowledge:
Introduction Anecdotal evidence, often dismissed in scientific and academic discourse, occupies a paradoxical position in the landscape of human knowledge. Defined broadly as non-systematic observations, personal stories, or isolated reports, anecdotal evidence is typically regarded as inferior to empirical data derived from controlled studies. However, this article explores the provocative thesis that anecdotal evidence may represent knowledge humanity has not yet gained the ability to fully understand. By examining philosophical, scientific, and epistemological perspectives, referencing relevant literature and studies, and analyzing historical and modern cases, we aim to provide a balanced and comprehensive analysis of the topic for academics, researchers, and students.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Humans
Hermeticism and the Concept of Twin Flames:
Introduction Hermeticism, a spiritual and philosophical tradition rooted in late antiquity, has profoundly influenced Western esotericism and modern spiritual thought. Parallel to this, the concept of twin flames ... a belief in the existence of a soul’s perfect counterpart ... has gained traction in contemporary spiritual circles, often interwoven with Hermetic and other mystical doctrines. This research article aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of Hermetic philosophy, tracing its historical evolution, core principles, and enduring legacy, while also offering an in-depth analysis of the twin flame concept, its origins, interpretations, and intersections with Hermetic thought. Drawing on authoritative scholarly sources, this work seeks to illuminate these traditions for spiritual seekers and researchers, clarifying their significance and the critical debates surrounding them.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Humans
A Love Across Time
Opening: The Clockmaker’s Secret In the gentle dusk of Dublin, Georgia, Emily Carter walked briskly down Main Street, her worn leather satchel bouncing on her hip. The sleepy town seemed unchanged by time, but Emily’s heart whispered of years beyond her own. She was a historian ... by passion more than profession ... chasing stories lost to dust and rumor. Her favorite haunt was Caldwell's Antiques, a cluttered shop of ticking clocks, faded photographs, and secrets kept in glass cases.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Fiction
The Luminous Thread
Prologue: The Last Breath In the soft hush between two heartbeats, when the world folds into twilight and the soul hovers at the threshold, Mira inhaled her final breath. The sterile hum of the hospital faded, replaced by the gentle lull of a distant tide. Her eyes fluttered open to a ceiling she knew well ... above it, the sky she and Gabriel had watched for fireflies in their youth. She reached for him, trembling fingers closing around the air. Even now, the ache for him was more vivid than pain, more real than death.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Fiction
Angel in the City
She woke on a bench in Tompkins Square with pebbles in her hair and the taste of pennies on her tongue. She didn’t know her name. The sky was the color of old glass; pigeons arranged themselves around her like a crown.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Fiction
Competent Friend
By the time Harper arrived in Stuttgart, she had learned two crucial facts about Germany: bread is a national emotion, and the trains apologize more eloquently than most ex-boyfriends. She was an American teaching English, collecting bakery punch cards like rare stamps, and actively not interested in anyone who thought a uniform was a personality.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Fiction
