Given the uncertainty humanity is experiencing on many fronts, feeling anxious or concerned about the future is not surprising. In fact, it’s quite natural, but it’s nothing new; the future is always unknown and, by its own nature, the ego-mind fears anything that is not familiar. What we witness in the world is a reflection (on the collective movie) of…
Category: Empowerment
Do You Have a Fixed or an Open Mindset?
The protests we’re witnessing are a natural response to the blatant racism and abuse of power that has created and continues to create suffering and injustice (see Why Martial Souls Rule The World). But they’re also a reflection of our individualized perceptions on the collective movie: the eternal battle between the egoic illusions of separation, power, and control, and our…
True Freedom Is Spiritual Freedom
I mentioned before that the pandemic reflects the interaction of Pluto, Saturn, and Jupiter, the archetypes of death, restriction, and expansion. Pluto brings the virus while Jupiter expands it and Saturn creates the necessary restrictions to contain it that a lot of people are now rebelling against. However, these planets also rule the transformation, karmic resolution, and innovation necessary for…
Why Individuation Is Essential For Spiritual Freedom
It’s becoming harder and harder to discern the truth from gossip or “fake news” in these times of instant communication and social media. Everyone is on the web searching for answers or information or entertainment, especially since we have to stay home, so the Internet has turned into a battlefield of opinions. This is not new, except that now modern…
How Are You Holding Up During the Lockdown?
Are you feeling anxious or isolated during the Coronavirus lockdown, or are you using this extraordinary time to focus on your creative projects and spiritual development? First of all, it’s okay to feel whatever you’re feeling; we’re each on a unique path, experiencing exactly what we need at any given time, so there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to feel—now…
Why Mindfulness Helps You Achieve Your Goals
The beginning of each year is usually the time we review what we did or didn’t accomplish the year before and set our intentions to achieve new goals or bring old projects to completion. But as the year rolls in, it’s easy to lose focus and discipline or get overwhelmed just thinking of the steps ahead. With Mars entering Capricorn…
