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Art of an introspective nature; a look at artwork that reveals the artist's psyche and comments on the inner workings of a chaotic mind.

Master Witchcraft!
I have met many people who do not believe in the existence of witchcraft, spells or bewitching. Societies and communities as we know vary from different social and economic classes even to high level political or academic classes. Even within the most social groups or societies, there exists an administrative structure.
By Zoe Lightos3 years ago in Psyche
Desert Sorcerous
The desert home was off the beaten road. She bought it finding a hidden portal in the garden. The previous owner sold it on a whim without a description of what it was entirely. Using the garden key she was able to activate it. She couldn’t wait to see what was on the other side. Stepping through she found herself in the desert. The sand was pink as the distant mountains were unfamiliar. A lone teepee was there with smoke puffs steaming from the top. Stepping closer she weaved her way around giant cactuses as wisps of clouds seemed to watch above. She wasn’t American Indian, although her great ancestors were. She wore the moccasins she inherited with the deerskin sinewed beadwork. The moccasin slippers made her confident enough to open the teepee door. To her discovery she found a elderly Indian man sitting at a fire. He was dressed as a Indian chief wearing a silver headdress with a water buffalo skin tunic and many turquoise beads. He looked up from the fire when the woman opened the flap. I’ve been waiting for you. He spoke. You came from the circle. Yes, I bought the house and found..You found a great gift made by the Ancestors. He motioned her to sit by the fire. I will tell you a story of how it came to be. He took a puff of his peace pipe and began. Before there were modern man made houses, this land was filled with buffalo that roamed the land that were hunted by settlers. The natives wanted to protect them, and thought of a way by building a giant circle barrier to hide them in. After herding them through they lasted many years until the water became dry as their wasn’t any rain. I am the last survivor who guards this world, as I can’t adapt to the environment of modern man’s world outside the circle. He spoke as if he were in a trance. She asked, How do you keep your substance? Food, water & companionship? He gazed up at the sky through the hole of the smoky teepee top. His eyes heavy The great Spirit brings me the drums of food & water brought by the ancestors living on the asteroid, miles long in space lasting many full moons. The smoke made her eyes water, as he offered her a drink of water. Accepting his offer, it tasted of iron. It is pure water given by the asteroid people. Her eyes grew heavy as she consumed. Tell me about them. Outside the sun was setting, a full moon rising. A drumming began as he told. They land their great bird in desert. A long cylinder shape with many oval windows. They told me it was made from the floating rock in space, the same mineral of what their bodies became part of. They are not entirely human but part machine. The old man stood up and went outside. The woman followed. The night air sounded like a howling wolf. Where do the asteroid people come from? She gathered her shawl to shield the night air. They live on a floating island, up among the heavens. He pointed to the stars. I can take you there if your physical body can endure such a journey. She wondered why she trusted this stranger, feeling like she was in a surreal painting. Yes, she wanted to see this vision. A vision quest that became a journey of her soul. It’s no mistake that you were chosen for the circle. The great spirit is all around you. He took her hand and stepped up into the midst of stairs climbing higher and higher until they were looking down upon the teepee. The sky darkened with a new array of stars. They stood on a iron surface, the asteroid island, a iron curtain in space. She had never known it existed. It was misty on the surface where a mysterious fog vapor surrounded a large monolith that held a woman’s face. Her face was covered with frozen ice as her body was part of the structure that she seemed trapped in. The woman ran her fingers on the smooth surface of the face feeling pity. Who is she? The Indians head dress had changed, turning to a large bubble that looked like a Astro helmet as her voice sounded in slow motion. He could only say that she was a guardian put their by the ancestors. Such a odd thing to do, she stretched her arms around the icy sculpture, hugging her form out of compassion. It was too dark of a place to be trapped in. The air swirling of tiny bits of mica, glittering sand that moaned of loneliness. The face in the rock changed expressions. Pleading eyes of a haunted pieta. You can not free her! She is part of the asteroid world! The astral walking chief said as more asteroid beings approached. With sheer garments blowing in the magnetic wind, moving closer, frightening the woman. She turned to face her spirit guide who she now saw as a Shaman. He answered, You are now a Sorceress, I must obey. He stepped off the iron island, leading her down through the sky & back home.
By Ocusan M3 years ago in Psyche
India's Success in Olympics : A Distant Dream
India has a population of over 1.3 billion people and a rich cultural history of sports, yet the country has not had much success in the Olympics.
By Arun Ramasamy3 years ago in Psyche
On Feeling Lost. Top Story - January 2023.
‘Maddie Kim’ from “Pantheon” How do we cope with loss? Specifically the loss of a loved one This is a topic that I’ve always danced around but never fully dove into in a way that’s satisfied me. Throughout my life I’ve been blessed to have met and developed strong relationships with some amazing people. With that being so, I don’t feel as though the modes of expression that I have truly do their memory justice.
By Kuro Seijaku 3 years ago in Psyche
The New York Philharmonic will return to the National Center for the Performing Arts after a decade
In February 2008, the New York Philharmonic, the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, made its first visit to the National Center for the Performing Arts, led by then-music director Lorraine Maazel. Exactly ten years after it parted with Beijing fans and audiences, on March 8 and 9, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra will take the stage again at the National Center for the Performing Arts under Music director-in-waiting Van Zetten, who will begin his first Asian tour with the New York Philharmonic.
By Yan Guo Luan3 years ago in Psyche
He is the oldest of the world's top 10 orchestras!
The origin of symphonic music can be traced back to a very long history. Its name originated in ancient Greece, which was the general term of the two words "harmony" and "harmony" at that time. In ancient Rome, it evolved into a generic term for all instrumental ensembles and quartets.
By Yan Guo Luan3 years ago in Psyche
The Quantum Theory of Consciousness is No More - Maybe
When I first picked up on this story about a quantum theory of consciousness and it being put in doubt by an underground experiment, the first thing that came into my strange maybe conscious mind was ‘Going Underground’.
By James Marinero3 years ago in Psyche
Are you happy?
Recently I have been thinking about such a question: work every day moving bricks, living so tired, what is the meaning of living? Is making a lot of money and achieving financial freedom the ultimate purpose of life? Are financially free people happy? With these questions in mind, I finished reading The Happiness Method by Tal Ben-Shahar, author and lecturer of a popular Harvard course on positive Psychology. According to the author, happiness is the sum of pleasure and meaning, and is the ultimate wealth of life. Happiness is the primary goal that people should pursue, but it is often ignored by people in modern society. Pleasure (present benefit) refers to positive emotional experience, reducing the control of negative emotions, meaning (future benefit) involves choosing goals that are in line with one's values and hobbies, and finding self-fulfilling meaning. However, no matter where we live, the pursuit of happiness requires discussing the relationship between material and happiness. Human existence and development cannot be separated from material life. Material life can satisfy the basic needs of mankind. But material things do not equal happiness, rich people do not necessarily happy. Happiness is based on a certain material basis, but people should not pursue material as the goal of life. People's earning ability is limited, but happiness is unlimited. Happiness is a long-term pursuit and never stops, unlike material life, which can be quantified by money. Just like plants take time to manage, happiness takes time to manage. Here's what I learned from this book that we can practice: 1. Create habits. It takes 21 days to build a habit. It could be exercising three times a week, meditating for 15 minutes a day, going out with your partner every Tuesday, etc. Make it a habit to define the details of your actions and set a time limit for them. 2. Express gratitude. Write down 5 things you are grateful for every day. It could be a nice meal or a conversation with a good friend, or an interesting idea at work. 3. Record your daily activities and find a "life map". Take a little time each day to record your day. Keep a record for 1-2 weeks. At the end of each week, draw a chart of what you did, when you did it, and the meaning and pleasure it brought. Note whether you would like to spend more or less time on it. This method can help us find patterns of happiness so that we can make better plans for our lives. 4. Pursue self-concordant goals. Goals are meaning, not endings. Actively choose goals about growth, relationships, and contributing to society. Don't pursue external goals that others think you should pursue, like wealth and fame. Instead, pursue goals that have deep meaning for you and bring you happiness. The pursuit of the most want to do, this is their heart's deepest expectations. 5. Go to work with a sense of purpose. There is no happiness or meaning in taking work as a task. But for those who think of their work as a mission, the work itself is a goal. Choose a job based on ability (what you can do) as well as passion (what you want to do). Find happiness in the things you do and add things that you enjoy, are meaningful, and are good at. 6. Write gratitude letters to people you care about. It could be a lover, a family member, a good friend, etc. You can write about the fun times you've had together in the past, or your shared goals and dreams for the future.
By Lane A Ruybal3 years ago in Psyche
Susan Meachen Controversy: Author Back from the Dead?
UPDATE: I interviewed with Ellen Barry, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for the New York Times recently, you can read the article regarding the Susan Meachen incident here for more details:
By Sai Marie Johnson3 years ago in Psyche
Fashion is a style that is popular at a particular time, especially in clothes.
Change is one constant in the fashion industry. New fashion ideas are continually being thrown at us by music, movies, literature, and television. A lot of what individuals wear is influenced by movies as well.
By Ambreen Javed3 years ago in Psyche
Using Procreate and iPads with Young Children in Therapy to Talk about Trauma
Trauma can be a difficult and sensitive topic for young children to talk about, especially if they have experienced trauma themselves. However, children need to have the opportunity to express their feelings and process their experiences in a safe and supportive environment. One way to do this is through art therapy, which can provide children with a creative outlet to express their emotions and work through their feelings.
By Geomara Flores3 years ago in Psyche
How To Be An Independent Thinker.
Mind works on the principle of senses. What we see is what we think. What we hear is what we think. Even what we smell is what we think. It also works on the principle of what we have been through in life e.g. if I had a fight recently I will be angry on little things. So the effect of external environment highly determines the mindset of most people in the world.
By Rather Zain3 years ago in Psyche