This week’s blog is an excerpt from chapter six of my book. During week six of my introduction to mindfulness, I pondered how I communicate. More accurately, I pondered how I fail to communicate. Rethinking how we talk to others, how we listen or don’t to …
Read MoreHow the Minimalism Movement Taught Me to Appreciate Materiality More
I enjoy watching shows on minimalism and tiny houses. Not because I think the world would be a better place if we all went to that extreme. But the perspective it gives as a counterbalance to excessive consumerism is really valuable. It took me most of my life …
Read MoreA New Look at Divine Retribution
Are you new to The Mystical One? Learn more about my mission to inspire and connect with others on the mystical journey here and here. I actually and truly believe in divine retribution. This poses a lot of added distress when trying to decide how to respond …
Read MoreIntroduction to The Mystical One
Still, my ego grew just like everyone else’s does, and I developed mental afflictions and coping mechanisms consistent with a childhood characterized by profound aloneness, a feeling that I wasn’t very important to anyone, domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Read MoreWelcome to the Mystical One
While I have always had faith, I’ve never had peace. My whole life I felt a strong connection to a higher power greater than myself and simultaneously disconnected from other people. I admired people who demonstrate perfect love toward others – people like Mother …
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