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Surrendering to the Mystery: A Journey Through Spirituality, Ego, and Love
Introduction: The Sacred Tug-of-War Spirituality is often described as the pursuit of connection with something greater than oneself—a divine force, universal truth, or sacred mystery. While religion offers structured pathways to this connection, spirituality is more fluid, personal, and experiential. It asks not for blind obedience but for deep inquiry, surrender, and love.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
Ambiverts of the World, Unite!
It used to be so easy and simple: You are either an extrovert (turn toward people, love social interactions, revel in being the heart of a party, thrive in large gatherings) or an introvert (a hermit who is terrified of the social interactions and would rather spend time with a pet, book, or a good movie, turning away from others and inward the self). Extroverts are energized by other people and interactions with them, while introverts recharge on and in solitude. Well, you know the drill - this personality dimension has been carved into us since childhood.
By Lana V Lynx3 months ago in Humans
“Go to Hell”: A Daughter’s Story of Truth, Trauma, and Survival
My father looks like Donald Trump. Not just in the face—though the resemblance is there in the puffed cheeks, the pale blue eyes, the smarmy smug tilt of the mouth—but in the way he moves through the world. Loud. Entitled. Always right, even when he’s wrong. Especially when he’s wrong.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
The Hidden Damage: How Pornography Harms Families and Traumatizes Children
Pornography can deeply harm families—especially children—by distorting their understanding of intimacy, triggering trauma responses, and undermining trust and emotional safety in the home. Early exposure can lead to confusion, shame, and long-term psychological effects.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
When the Warning Comes: The German Jews Who Stayed—and Perished
Many German Jews believed things would stabilize under Nazi rule—but hesitation proved fatal. This article explores how denial, hope, and bureaucratic barriers led thousands to remain in Germany until escape was impossible, offering a sobering warning: when danger signals appear, do not assume they will pass. They may escalate beyond imagination. Don't assume it can't happen again.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
When Home Is Not Safe: Biblical Examples of God Calling People to Leave
Introduction Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly calls individuals and families to leave places that are no longer safe—physically, emotionally, or spiritually. These departures are not acts of abandonment or failure; they are sacred transitions, often prompted by divine wisdom and protection. From Noah’s ark to Lot’s escape from Sodom, from Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt to Jesus’ family fleeing Herod’s wrath, the Bible affirms that leaving an unsafe home can be an act of obedience, courage, and faith.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
