Mistaking Wonder for Wisdom: a Student’s Guide to the Pre/Trans Fallacy

Introduction Unlock how to distinguish true spiritual maturity from common misinterpretations with this essential guide. When discussing spirituality, meditation, or altered states of mind, two recurring mistakes appear. Some critics reject the concept of “oneness” as naïve. Some enthusiasts celebrate … Continued

Idiot Compassion & Toxic Empathy: When “Kindness” Goes Wrong

Intro Imagine a scenario where a friend continually borrows money due to mismanaged finances, and in an attempt to help, you lend them money every time without addressing the root of the problem. This kind of well-meaning kindness, while seemingly … Continued

Book Review: It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People

Intro Manipulation—whether emotional, mental, or sexual—along with behaviours like gaslighting, passive-aggressiveness, guilt induction, mixed messages, denial of attention, superficial kindness, energy drain, projecting, and mental abuse can have a profound impact on relationships. Unfortunately, individuals exhibiting these behaviours do exist, … Continued

Spiritual Bypassing: When Spirituality Disconnects Us From What Really Matters: A Gentle, Grounded Review

Overview:What this article is and why it might pinch a little This article is a soft review of Spiritual bypassing: When spirituality disconnects us from what really matters by Robert Augustus Masters.(You can buy Kindle edition here >>) As a seasoned … Continued

The Beginner’s Guide to Self-Empathy Practice

Introduction: Why Start with Yourself? Most of us grew up learning to listen to others before listening to ourselves. We were told to be polite, share, compromise, and put others first. While there’s wisdom in caring for others, there’s a … Continued

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