Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior
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The Angel of Perrysburg, Ohio
In the quaint town of Perrysburg, Ohio where everyday life often felt like an echo of monotony, something extraordinary was about to unfold. It was a warm autumn afternoon, and the town square bustled with activity. Vendors shouted, children laughed, and the aroma of baked goods filled the air. Little did the townsfolk know that today, a mysterious angel was about to grace their lives.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Fiction
Karma is Not a Cosmic Scorecard
Karma is often mistaken for a cosmic scoreboard—do bad, get punished; do good, get rewarded. But karma, in its deepest sense, is not about consequences or punishment. It is a sacred contract between your soul and the Divine: a curriculum you co-create to learn certain lessons and experience certain themes across lifetimes. It is intimate, it is holy, and it is yours.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Humans
Love Unleashed
In the quaint town of Willow Creek, Ohio there existed a curious bubble of contrast: “Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic,” run by none other than Dr. Max Reynolds ... a confident veterinarian with a penchant for over-explaining things he thought everyone should know. He loved his work, but his attitude often landed him the label of "sexist mansplainer." Down the street, “The Snug Pup Grooming,” was helmed by Ella, a free-spirited dog groomer who believed in holistic care, essential oils, and ... let's be honest ... a world that embraced all things feminist.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Fiction
Midnight in Manhattan
In the heart of 1970s Manhattan, where the city pulsed like a living organism, there was a little coffee shop tucked between the towering skyscrapers on Bleecker Street called The Velvet Clover. It was the kind of place that welcomed tired artists, poets, and dreamers, all searching for connection in a world that spun too quickly.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Fiction
The Perils of Anecdotes-as-Facts and How to Fight Back
Stories are sticky. Data is dull. That mismatch is why opinion dressed up as fact and anecdotes posing as evidence travel fast and break things—our judgments, our policies, and our relationships. You don’t need to become a statistician to defend yourself; you need habits that slow you down, sharpen your questions, and put numbers in their proper place.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Humans
Love is Seeing the World Through Their Eyes
Loving someone means seeing the world through their eyes, even when the view doesn’t make immediate sense to you. Dreams -- those often tender, sometimes wild visions of what a life could be -- are part of a person’s core identity. Supporting your partner’s dreams isn’t a luxury or a “nice-to-have”; it’s a foundational act of love, respect, and partnership. And talking about those dreams before marriage isn’t just practical. It’s essential for building trust, reducing resentment, and creating a shared future that feels like home to both of you. Above all, mocking someone’s dreams can leave lasting scars -- on the dreamer, on the relationship, and on your shared hope.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Humans
When Awakening Meets Ego: The Perils of Monetizing Mystery
Spiritual awakenings can be tender, dazzling, and disorienting. Suddenly the world feels charged with meaning; synchronicities pile up; suffering seems to organize around a deeper coherence. In that liminal glow, a subtle temptation arises: to make the experience a personal identity, to become the awakened one. Many well-meaning people are swept into that current and—accelerated by social media and hustle culture—launch spiritual brands, programs, and “lineages” before the roots have grown. The harm is rarely malicious; it’s often immaturity wearing sacred language. But harm is harm. This is a call to sobriety: to honor the holy by refusing to package it, to recognize money as a tool rather than a talisman, and to remember the Divine comes in many tongues.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Humans
Understanding Spiritual Awakening: Symptoms and Insights
What is Spiritual Awakening? Spiritual awakening is a profound realization or shift in consciousness that leads an individual to a deeper understanding of themselves and the universe. It often entails moving from a state of ignorance or unawareness to one of awareness and connection. This process can bring various changes in perception, thoughts, and emotions, as well as a newfound sense of purpose.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Humans
Discernment According to the Bible
The biblical meaning of discernment What is discernment? Biblically, discernment is the Spirit-enabled ability to distinguish truth from error, good from evil, and the wise path from the foolish. It is not mere cleverness or instinct; it is a renewed mind and a trained heart that “tests and approves” what pleases God (Romans 12:2; Ephesians 5:10). Scripture uses rich terms:
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior4 months ago in Humans
