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Once considered the quintessential party drug, MDMA (also known as “ecstasy,” “X,” or “molly”) is now experiencing a surge of interest in a completely different area: psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.  MDMA, which is short for 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, is a synthetic psychedelic drug that enhances both physical and emotional sensations, often producing euphoria as well as a heightened sense… Continue reading An Introduction to MDMA

Hypnosis has been used for everything from ending bad habits such as cigarette smoking and compulsive gambling to making healthy changes such as losing weight and improving the quality of one’s sleep. But is hypnosis even real? The short answer is, yes, hypnosis is real. And while its effects may not be as dramatic as… Continue reading An Introduction to Hypnosis

The popular expression “if God were a woman” suggests that were it so, the world would be a very different place. History would agree. Matriarchal societies have flourished and female deities have been worshipped since the beginning of human civilization. Since then, the primal “divine ancestress” and the female principle have manifested in countless mythological… Continue reading An Introduction to the Goddess

LSD, or lysergic acid diethylamide, is a synthetic drug with potent psychedelic properties. Commonly known as acid, it was originally derived from compounds found in ergot, a fungus that grows on rye.  LSD was first synthesized by a Swiss chemist named Albert Hofmann in 1938, who was testing various lysergic acid compounds as stimulants. During… Continue reading An Introduction to LSD

Regardless of whether one is on a spiritual path, the role that prayer plays in the world is indisputable. From legislative bodies opening sessions with prayers to religious congregations praying for peace on earth to individuals praying for whatever reasons they see fit, prayer has been a part of the human story throughout recorded history.… Continue reading An Introduction to Prayer

The concept of telekinesis—the ability to use the power of thought or focused intention without any physical intervention to induce movement in objects at rest or influence the movement of objects and physical systems already in motion—is often relegated to the realm of science fiction and paranormal-themed movies. But even though telekinesis seemingly contradicts the… Continue reading An Introduction to Telekinesis

Though his groundbreaking work formed the basis of what would become the field of quantum physics, Albert Einstein would famously reject the theory, saying “I am at all events convinced that He [God] does not play dice.” He also dismissively labeled quantum particle behavior as “spooky action at a distance.”  Why was Einstein so rattled… Continue reading An Introduction to Quantum Physics

Some people just seem to excel when the situation calls for it. Certain athletes have an uncanny ability to go into “the zone” and get the job done in the clutch; well-prepared students with good study habits tend to do well on tests; and many of us have experienced days when everything unfolds perfectly at… Continue reading An Introduction to Peak Performance

What is astral projection? Is it real? Have you ever had the feeling of your mind being outside your body—maybe looking down, or up, or across the room at yourself? About 10 percent of people report having had an out-of-body experience at least once.  Some take this unbound consciousness as proof of the existence of… Continue reading An Introduction to Astral Projection

What’s it like to raise a daughter? The answer to that question is as different as each individual child, as well as each individual parent. Whether you find yourself as mother, father, extended family, or mentor to a young girl or woman, here are some tips for fostering the best relationship possible with her as… Continue reading An Introduction to Raising Daughters