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For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
Toxic Patriarchy and Divine Masculinity: Understanding the Difference
The words “masculinity” and “patriarchy” get used so often that people sometimes forget they are not the same thing. Masculinity itself is not harmful. It is a natural expression of strength, protection, clarity, and grounded presence. The problem begins when masculinity is twisted into something controlling, fearful, or dominating. That twisted version is what many people call toxic patriarchy. It is not the same as divine masculinity, which is the healthy, balanced, and life‑giving expression of masculine energy found in spiritual traditions around the world. Understanding the difference helps us see that the issue is not men or masculinity itself, but the systems and beliefs that distort it.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warriorabout a minute ago in Humans
Why Heaven and Hell Don’t Exist: How Ancient Teachings Became Misunderstood
Most of us grew up with some version of the same story. If you are good, you go to heaven. If you are bad, you go to hell. Heaven is perfect and bright. Hell is dark and full of fire. The story is simple, clear, and easy to use as a warning. It is also, when you look closely at history and sacred texts, not actually what the earliest teachers said. Heaven and hell as physical places of eternal reward and eternal punishment are not ancient universal truths. They are later ideas, built from misunderstandings, mistranslations, and, at times, deliberate choices by people in power who found fear to be a useful tool.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior9 minutes ago in Humans
Head Space / Body Space / Shared Space
🔹 Series Introduction We do not live inside circumstances. We live inside structures. This trilogy explores the architecture of perception — how head spaces shape body spaces, and how both silently construct the shared environments we call relationships, rooms, and culture. Alignment is not intensity. It is design.
By Flower InBloomabout 2 hours ago in Humans
Glory To The Heroes
Growing up in Ukraine, I loved listening to my Gma. Her stories about World War II sounded so eventful. She was a teenager when the war started, but her memory held it all: explosions, hiding in a ditch with each air raid, and always being scared for her life. When German soldiers walked through their houses, picking up healthy girls for labor and taking people’s cows for food, she was hiding in fear.
By Nina Domrichevaabout 3 hours ago in Humans
Darkness Descends
Flying over the rift valley formed between the left and right, a kettle of rapacious vultures are patiently circling. Although the scent of death has only just begun to seep through the air, these necrophages salaciously wait in anticipation. Ogling a well intentioned yet largely uniformed society tear itself apart, they covetously await the feast with complete disregard for the collective.
By S. J. Leahyabout 5 hours ago in Humans
Reincarnation And The Return To The Self
Reincarnation is often understood as a linear procession of lifetimes, each one unfolding in a new body, a new culture, a new set of circumstances. Yet many mystics, channelers, and spiritual teachers have long suggested a more intricate pattern beneath the surface, one in which the soul does not simply leap from form to form but returns to the same body across alternate timelines until its deepest lessons are fully integrated. This understanding, sometimes called Reincarnation into the Same Body (RSB), reframes the journey of the soul as a spiral rather than a ladder, circling through variations of the self until clarity emerges.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warriorabout 5 hours ago in Humans
The Inner Compass: Distinguishing Intuition, Fear, and Wishful Thinking.
We all possess an inner voice, a quiet murmur that guides us through life's complex decisions. But is that voice intuition, a trusted advisor pointing towards our true path? Or is it fear, masquerading as caution, holding us back from growth? Perhaps it's wishful thinking, painting a rosy picture that obscures reality. Learning to discern between these three can be a transformative skill, enabling us to make choices aligned with our authentic selves and pave the way for a more fulfilling life.
By Wilson Igbasiabout 5 hours ago in Humans
Beyond the Familiar: Decoding the Deeper Meanings of Repeating Angel Number Sequences.
Angel numbers. The mystical, repetitive sequences that pop up on clocks, license plates, receipts, and seemingly everywhere else. For many, these numerical synchronicities are more than just coincidences; they are gentle nudges, coded messages from the angelic realm, the universe, or our higher selves. While the sequences 111 and 444 have become ubiquitous in popular consciousness, they represent only the tip of the iceberg. A vast and complex system of numerical guidance awaits those willing to look deeper.
By Wilson Igbasiabout 5 hours ago in Humans
Using Salt for Protection and Purification: Baths, Bowls, and Barriers.
For millennia, salt has been more than just a culinary staple. Across cultures and spiritual traditions, it has been revered as a potent tool for protection and purification. From warding off negative energies to cleansing physical spaces, salt's perceived power stems from its inherent properties – its ability to absorb moisture, cleanse, and even preserve. Whether you are seeking a sense of inner peace, wanting to protect your home, or looking to purify your aura, salt can be a readily available and effective ally. This article will explore three primary methods of utilizing salt for protection and purification: salt baths, salt bowls, and salt barriers.
By Wilson Igbasiabout 5 hours ago in Humans
Building Your Energetic Resilience:
In today's fast-paced and often overwhelming world, it's easy to feel drained, depleted, and emotionally scattered. We're constantly bombarded with stimuli, demands, and stressors that can leave us feeling less than our best. Just as a physical first aid kit addresses immediate bodily needs, an "Energy First Aid Kit" provides a readily accessible resource for restoring and rebalancing your energetic field. This personalized toolkit, composed of essential oils and stones, empowers you to take proactive steps toward managing your emotional well-being and building energetic resilience.
By Wilson Igbasiabout 6 hours ago in Humans
Finding Your Tribe: How to Be 'Spiritual But Not Religious' and Find Community.
For many, the traditional framework of organized religion no longer provides the satisfying spiritual nourishment they crave. Dogma, strict rules, and historical baggage can often feel restrictive, leading them to identify as "spiritual but not religious" (SBNR). This path emphasizes personal experience, intuition, and a connection to something larger than oneself, often rejecting the institutions and doctrines of established faiths. While this individual journey can be incredibly fulfilling, it can also feel isolating. The comfort and support traditionally found within religious communities might seem out of reach. However, it is possible to cultivate a rich spiritual life while remaining unattached to organized religion, and crucially, to find meaningful community along the way.
By Wilson Igbasiabout 6 hours ago in Humans
