Introduction Generally speaking, each individual is on their own path and develops at their own pace. However, this does not mean that relationships are a hindrance to our spiritual progress. On the contrary, relationships play an important role in self-develop and self-discovery, and are thus a vital part of the spiritual path. Many people view …
Once upon a time there was a man who lived in a village. Every morning, this man would pick up the same large rock and carry it over to the village square. At the square, this man would stand for hours, silently holding the rock. If the man had a name, nobody seemed to remember …
Introduction One of the most prominent symbols in ancient religions and mythologies is that of the serpent (and its variants). In Christian theology, the serpent represents Satan and is evil. The Bible also mentions variations of the serpent symbol: a dragon (in Revelation) and leviathan (in the Old Testament). In Jewish mysticism, the devil is …
Introduction According to Biblical legend, humanity was in a state of paradise until Adam and Eve ate fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Although this story is often taken literally, the narrative was written during a time period when much of the literature was metaphorical in nature. Many details suggest the …
Introduction to Sacred Symbols Communication between beings in physical bodies is made possible through our physical senses. Our vocal cords send out vibrations, which are picked up by our physical ears. For such communication to work, human beings have developed languages. The words of such languages could be considered 3-dimensional symbols. On the higher planes, …
Introduction One of the many challenges of the spiritual path is learning how to distinguish truth from falsehoods and deception. It is not uncommon for something or someone to cross our paths that poses as good or truth, but later turns out to be otherwise. Such experiences teach us the valuable lesson of discernment. However, …
Introduction For human beings, the transition known as death is an incredible opportunity for spiritual advancement. For the soul, this is literally the moment that it has been waiting for its entire life. During the death process, the soul is given the opportunity to break the cycle of incarnation. If successful, the soul can then …
Introduction Over the last couple decades, we have been experiencing a rather chaotic mix of military conflicts, economic crises, political turmoil, and natural disasters. And while the constant chatter of negative headlines is already troubling enough, the future outlook of this planet also seems rather bleak. In fact, there are many reasons to believe that …
Summary of Contents Intro to the Inner Child Creation of the Inner Child: Trauma and Denial of Self Inner Child Communication: Triggers Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms (addiction, depression, and more) Life Crises Healing the Inner Child  Introduction Mental health issues, physical illness, and unhealthy relationships are all related to a concept known in psychology as the …
Romantic relationships are very rewarding, but at times they can also be very challenging. Even when trying our hardest, it sometimes feels like the relationship just isn’t working. This is often the result of making one or more common mistakes. The following is a list of 10 tips for avoiding those mistakes in order to …
