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What is the shadow? Personal shadow is a term coined by renowned Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung to refer to the personal unconscious, that part of our minds that is behind or beneath our conscious awareness. We can’t gaze at it directly. It’s like a blind spot in our field of vision. Because it is hidden,… Continue reading An Introduction to the Shadow

With the advent of the psychedelic renaissance occurring currently, many people have become curious about one of the most famous hallucinogens: psilocybin mushrooms. Read on to discover the most important information about these fascinating fungi. What is psilocybin? Psilocybin is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in certain mushrooms, which induces a hallucinogenic state when… Continue reading An Introduction to Psilocybin

Massage has been an important staple of the healing arts for thousands of years. The Greek physician Hippocrates (c. 460–c. 370 BCE), sometimes referred to as “the father of Western medicine,” wrote that “physicians must be skilled in many things, and particularly in friction (massage).” Even before Hippocrates, a hieroglyphic panel in Egypt’s Tomb of… Continue reading An Introduction to Massage

Many of us have what we think of as “lucky numbers,” but is there anything more to this notion than fun and games? According to numerology, the answer is a resounding “yes.” In numerology, numbers represent more than just their mathematical values. The ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras (c. 570–c. 495 BCE) is generally… Continue reading An Introduction to Numerology

“The end purpose of these exercises is to prolong life and endow it with the youth of eternal spring.” —from the Thirteen Posture Song What is qigong?  Qi is the Chinese name for universal life force (energy). The concept of qi underlies Traditional Chinese Medicine and martial arts. Gong is translated as committed cultivation and… Continue reading An Introduction to Qigong

What does it mean to be telepathic?  Telepathy is defined as communication between two or more people without using conventional methods such as language, signals, or other physical means that rely on the known senses.  The word “telepathy” was first used in 1882 by Frederic W. H. Myers, one of the founders of the Society… Continue reading An Introduction to Telepathy

The opening lines of the Tao Te Ching, the foundational text of the Chinese philosophy and religion of Taoism, speak to a paradox in the human condition: In a world filled with questions and mystery, certitude is elusive, and the true nature of things—the Tao—can never be fully comprehended. The American poet and translator Stephen… Continue reading An Introduction to Taoism

What is the real meaning of dharma? In one sentence, dharma is an important religious concept generally referring to a law or principle that governs the universe. The word “dharma” comes from the Sanskrit root word dhri, which means “to hold,” “to maintain,” or “to preserve.”  How many dharma are there? Dharma has multiple meanings… Continue reading An Introduction to Dharma

Before Christianity became the most widely practiced religion in the world, many people across the globe believed not in just one God, but in many, and often worshiped outside in nature as opposed to within the walls of churches. As Christians sought to spread their beliefs everywhere they went, they developed a slew of words… Continue reading An Introduction to Paganism

What exactly is emotional intelligence? There have been many definitions of emotional intelligence, but most revolve around a few common areas. A generally agreed upon definition is the ability to recognize, differentiate, and manage our emotions and the emotions of others. The notion of emotions being important in our lives goes all the way back… Continue reading An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence