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In The Masque of the Red Death: Embracing the Shadow and Discovering Divinity, Articles

On 2025-01-14

…the Red Death is not a destroyer but a liberator, tearing down the walls of denial and exposing the truth that lies within.

Prince Prospero’s fortress, with its iron gates, opulent halls, and extravagant masquerade, is a striking metaphor for our attempts to deny the inevitable. It represents the walls we build to protect ourselves from discomfort, fear, and the truths we do not want to face. Yet, as Edgar Allan Poe so poignantly demonstrates, no wall is high enough, no gate strong enough, to keep out what we refuse to confront within ourselves.

“To Live, You Only Have to Die”: A Reflection on Transformation

On 2025-01-07

As Yeshua said, “Whoever loses their life will find it”(Matthew 10:39).

Life is full of paradoxes, but perhaps none is as profound as the statement, “To live, you only have to die.” At first glance, this idea may seem dark or unsettling. Yet, within its simplicity lies a powerful truth—one that has been echoed through spiritual teachings, poetry, and philosophy for centuries. To truly live, something within us must die. But this death is not necessarily physical; it is symbolic, spiritual, and deeply transformative.

Conscious Breathing: Supporting Your Awakening and Realization

Conscious breathing is the simple yet profound act of breathing with awareness.

As awakening unfolds and realization begins to take root, one of the most profound tools you can embrace is conscious breathing. Far more than a simple relaxation technique, conscious breathing invites you into deeper presence, allowing you to navigate the changes and challenges of awakening with grace and ease. In this third and final part of the series, we explore how the breath serves as a bridge between your human and divine essence, supporting both awakening and realization.

Signs of Awakening: A Guide to Recognizing Your Journey

It’s important to remember that these signs are not a checklist or a measure of progress—they are simply reflections of the changes happening within you as you reconnect with your soul and true essence.

As awakening unfolds, it often brings with it subtle or profound changes that ripple through every aspect of your life. These shifts are unique to each individual, yet there are common signs that can help you recognize and honor this transformative process. It’s important to remember that these signs are not a checklist or a measure of progress—they are simply reflections of the changes happening within you as you reconnect with your soul and true essence.

Awakening: Your Unique Path to Realization

At its core, awakening is an invitation to go beyond the mind, beyond what you’ve been taught to believe about yourself and life.

Awakening is one of the most profound experiences a human can have. It is not something the mind can fully grasp or intellectualize, yet it shifts the very foundation of how we perceive ourselves, the world, and existence itself. Awakening is deeply personal, uniquely unfolding for each individual in its own timing and manner. In this first part of the series, we explore the nature of awakening, its individuality, and the understanding that it is a gift from the soul—a remembering of who you truly are.

Awakening and the Conscious Breath: A Three-Part Series

Awakening is not something the mind can fully understand. It is a shift, a remembering, and an unfolding of your true essence.

This series explores the profound and personal journey of awakening and realization. Divided into three parts, it invites you to reflect on your unique path, recognize the signs of awakening, and discover how conscious breathing can serve as a gentle yet powerful companion on this journey.

Discovering Leonard Cohen: A Reflection on “Hallelujah” and the Questions Beyond Faith

On 2024-12-12

In Leonard Cohen Series, Articles

This world is full of conflicts and full of things that cannot be reconciled. But there are moments when we can…reconcile and embrace the whole mess, and that’s what I mean by ‘‘Hallelujah.’ – Leonard Cohen

I had known of Leonard Cohen and his iconic song Hallelujah for many years. Like many, I first encountered it through its varied covers, from soaring talent show renditions to soulful tributes. And yet, it wasn’t until recently that I truly discovered Leonard Cohen—not just as a songwriter but as an artist, a poet, and a seeker.

Now, his work feels like a quiet yet profound presence, speaking directly to the questions I’ve carried and the experiences I’ve had—particularly those shaped by my Christian upbringing. Something about his music, his voice, and his words drives so deeply into me. It’s as though he’s giving voice to thoughts I hadn’t yet fully articulated, bringing clarity to the ineffable.

Embracing the Shadows: Reflections on Leonard Cohen’s “You Want It Darker”

On 2024-12-11

In Articles, Leonard Cohen Series

If you are the dealer, I’m out of the game.
If you are the healer, it means I’m broken and lame.
If thine is the glory, then mine must be the shame.

Reflections on Leonard Cohen’s You Want it Darker

Leonard Cohen’s You Want It Darker is not just a song—it’s an experience, a meditation, and a reckoning. With its haunting melody and evocative lyrics, it speaks to something primal within us, a part of the soul that yearns for understanding even as it wrestles with the mysteries of existence. For me, this song is a companion in those quiet, reflective moments when questions outweigh answers and surrender feels like the only path forward.

Conclusion: Embracing Wholeness – The Journey Forward