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For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
Guidelines for Managing and Reducing Stress
If you find yourself among the numerous individuals struggling with stress, this article might prove helpful and valuable to you. I consider myself one of the most anxious people around, but recently, through the support and guidance of a close friend, I've been able to reduce and better handle most of my worries.
By LaMarion Ziegler2 months ago in Humans
Reality as Illusion: Dreams, Energy, and the Expansion of Consciousness
Reality as Illusion: Dreams, Energy, and the Expansion of Consciousness Introduction The notion that reality is not what we think it is has fascinated mystics, philosophers, and scientists for centuries. From Plato’s allegory of the cave to Hinduism’s doctrine of Maya, humanity has long suspected that the world we perceive is not ultimate reality but a veil. Modern physics, neuroscience, and metaphysics now echo these insights, suggesting that our experience of solidity and permanence is a construct of perception. This essay explores the idea that waking life is an illusion, dreams are alternate realities, and consciousness is a spark of energy learning through experience.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior2 months ago in Humans
The False Narrative of Spiritual Specialness: Ego, Humility, and the Human Purpose
In the modern spiritual landscape, countless voices proclaim: “I came here to change the world,” “I am a Pleiadian,” or “I was sent to guide humanity.” These declarations, often celebrated online with affirmations and “Amens,” reflect a troubling distortion of awakening. While awakening is real, the ego frequently hijacks it, twisting awareness into narratives of specialness. This essay argues that such claims are false narratives rooted in ego, not humility. The true purpose of incarnation is shared by all: to experience life in human bodies, to learn love, compassion, and empathy, and to lead by example rather than self‑proclaimed missions.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior2 months ago in Humans
The Arrogance of “Spiritual but Not Religious”: Ego, Tradition, and the Loss of Humility
In contemporary discourse, the phrase “I’m spiritual but not religious” has become a cultural badge. It signals independence from institutions, a rejection of dogma, and a claim to authenticity. Yet beneath this declaration often lies an unhealed ego—an ego so enamored with its own specialness that it dismisses the wisdom of elders, masters, and scholars who devoted lifetimes to spiritual study. This essay argues that the modern embrace of “spirituality without religion” frequently reflects arrogance rather than enlightenment, privileging shallow personal experience over the disciplined humility of tradition.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior2 months ago in Humans
The Hidden Cost of Hustle Culture: Why America Is Finally Burning Out
For years, America has celebrated the hustle.Wake up at 5 a.m., grind until midnight, sleep when you're dead these became badges of honor, not warning signs. “Busy” became a personality. Productivity became a form of self-worth. And the idea of slowing down was labeled as laziness, weakness, or lack of ambition.
By Zeenat Chauhan2 months ago in Humans
The Invisible Thread: Why Some Connections Feel Like Coming Home
We've all felt it—that peculiar moment when someone new somehow feels ancient. When conversation flows like water finding its level, when silence sits comfortably between you like an old friend. But what creates these magnetic bonds that pull certain people into our orbit while others drift past like ships in the night?
By Waqar Khan2 months ago in Humans
Passing of TikTok Star Maryam: Tragedy at a Joyous Moment. AI-Generated.
The online world was left shaken and heartbroken after the sudden passing of Maryam, a rising TikTok star whose bright personality and emotional storytelling touched millions of viewers. Her death came at a time that should have been filled with joy, celebration, and hope. Instead, it turned into a tragedy that has left fans, friends, and family searching for answers while grieving the loss of a young woman whose life was just beginning to shine.
By Fiaz Ahmed Brohi2 months ago in Humans
Want a Marriage That Lasts? Learn These Secrets for a Successful Marriage
A successful marriage isn’t built overnight—it grows through daily choices, intentional actions, and a shared commitment to understanding one another. At Bloom Boldly, we think that lasting love is not luck. It is a set of habits, ideals, and emotional abilities that deepen the link between two people. In a world where relationships often feel rushed and overwhelming, we must return to the foundations that make a partnership resilient and meaningful.
By Bloom Boldly2 months ago in Humans
