by Maghdalena | Aug 30, 2025 | Fear, Breakthrough Moments, Heroine's Journey
Introduction I have mixed feelings, as I’m sure many do, when I contemplate beginning the heroine’s journey. Is it really that different than the hero’s journey? Despite the politics and barbs being slung, my journey seems to be very much like the hero’s journey that...
by Maghdalena | Jul 17, 2023 | Metaphysical Studies
Many people think of mysticism or even metaphysics as anything but practical. It appears to them as ethereal, fantasy, silly, vague or even woo-woo, that is, not to be taken seriously. They don’t see it as practical or practical mysticism at all. I don’t...
by Maghdalena | Apr 10, 2023 | Fear
Introduction Since yesterday was Easter Sunday, I felt compelled to explore resurrection as rebirth—a profound spiritual transformation that transcends religious tradition. I got an epiphany yesterday while in an email to someone I greatly admire. I’m sure that...
by Maghdalena | Sep 13, 2022 | Personal Evolution
In my 10 years of studying self-development, I’ve learned some valuable self-development lessons that I wish I had known as a teenager. If I had known then what I know now, my life would have been a lot different or at least more productive. Self-Development...
by Maghdalena | Jul 26, 2022 | Fear
“Have you ever been afraid to dream? Maybe you’ve heard the question put by self-development/self-help gurus and teachers: “If you knew you couldn’t fail, what would you most like to spend your time?” Or perhaps you heard a variant of...