Self-Trust, Self-Responsibility and the Need for Righteous Action in Testing Times

Make no mistake, we are being subjected to psychological warfare. This is a war on our consciousness, so it’s little wonder we are confused. It is very easy to point the finger outside or look for a saviour to sort our issues out. Yet the only reason we do this is because we don’t have self-trust. Self-trust leads to self-responsibility, and self-responsibility leads to the kind of inspired action that benefits self and others. It’s time to check ourselves before we wreck ourselves, because comfortable illusions are dangerous at this time. The power of your belief is formidable, so be sure to choose your perception wisely…

The Demise of the Musical Message: Why has our Music Gone Down the Pan?

Talent is no longer a prerequisite for fame. You only need to tune into any mainstream radio station to notice that what is apparently popular these days is mostly devoid of any musical ingenuity; diversity (in the mainstream at least) appears to be disappearing, lyrics have been thrown together with minimal effort and the end results are at best catchy, at worst inane… so why is this happening and what does it mean for the future of music?

Conscious LivingArtful AlchemyJanuary 17, 2020Music, Consciousness, Awareness, Life, Change, Politics, Society

Cognitive Dissonance: Is Civilisation in Retrograde?

Cognitive dissonance - in other words, conflicting attitudes, beliefs, values or behaviours which often result in varying degrees of discomfort or confusion – is undeniably a major reason for western society drifting further and further from anything resembling conscious, connected community. Could it be that we are passively – even at times actively - contributing to the decline of society, by refusing to take a good look at our media and peer instilled values and behaviours?

Conscious LivingArtful AlchemyNovember 12, 2019Consciousness, Change, Activism, Society, Shadow, Spirituality, Narcissism, Guilt

Transformation of the Individual: Upping Our Game for Conscious Evolution

There's no doubt about it. We are living in testing times. All is not what it seems, but even when we realise this, it seems that others around us don't. This is a frustrating and bewildering experience; one that can take time to process and accept. The question is, when you know that things are not 'right' (from a material world perspective, at least), how do you affect positive change?