Introduction: From Afraid to Daring, I was too afraid to dream. For years, I lived in silence, in hiding, paralyzed by fear. But something changed. Someone reached out. This is my story of overcoming fear with divine help—specifically, with Apollo’s help. This...
Introduction “In my previous post, Meditation in Practical Mysticism: Your Gateway to Divine Partnership, I explored why meditation is the cornerstone of practical mysticism. But knowing WHY we need to meditate and actually HOW to do it effectively are...
One question I and many others who are studying metaphysics and practical mysticism specifically is the place of meditation in Practical Mysticism . I think meditation is one of the most important ways to connect with the Divine within oneself, to probe the boundaries...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
