Are You Really Uncovering Truth on Social Media, or Wandering Off the Path?

We may think we can find ultimate truths by exploring possibilities on social media, but perhaps these ultimate truths are not even possible to find. It’s easy to think that we have found them, time and time again… and yet more layers of the perceptional onion come off, and we see things in a different way later. There will be endless light bulb moments. We will feel that we have ‘figured it out’ over and over. Have we though? Is the truth of what is happening ‘out there’ ever-evolving? And if so, how long are you going to keep searching for a stationary version of it? What if your perception creates the reality you experience, and that’s all there is to it? If so, what are you looking for exactly? Maybe you should be asking yourself what you’re creating instead…

The Counter-News: You are in Control

Are we playing into the hands of a system that relies on communicative discord and investment in the belief that to achieve power, we must preside over something or someone else? Can you be sure that you are not inadvertently fuelling the war on consciousness and relinquishing control over your reality? The time of revelation is here, and although we cannot ignore what is revealed, how we respond to the revelations will determine what happens to us over the long term. Do not be fooled into thinking you are not in control. Master your mind, your emotions and your communication, and you will be…

What Quantum Mechanics and Hopi Wisdom Teach Us About Creating the New Paradigm

It has often been said that there is a fine line between science and spirituality, and both have answers to our current problems. The multiverse theory in quantum mechanics may offer insights as to where we are headed and how we can create the kind of reality we want to be in. It ties in nicely with the Hopi’s spiritual advice, which suggests that upon development of wisdom we can ‘go through the portal’. Will there be a timeline split soon, and if so, are you going to be in control of where you are headed?

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…

Intention Versus Fear: The Key to Transition Against the Odds

We are in the midst of testing and uncertain times, and as we watch the old paradigm falling dramatically, we are losing anchor to all the things we considered security. We are likely to be swinging between states like a pendulum, and nobody is immune to fear. Whatever it may look like in 3D, this is a spiritual war, and you can play your part in a victory for all with some simple but powerful measures… all is not lost, but the time to step up is now. Intention is everything, and fear is dangerous.

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

Why Music is a Powerful Therapeutic Tool, Especially in Ceremony

Music is a very powerful tool in so many of life’s situations, from the ‘every day’ to the complex. Even music that we don’t think can affect us can do so, turning our moods dramatically. It has a strong influence on our emotions, and when used as a component of or complement to a plant medicine or DMT trip, music plays a vital part of the set and setting…

True Awakening: Is Righteous Anger Holding Us Back?

There are many who claim to be ‘awake’. Yet they appear to forget that feeling awake does not equip us to accurately judge the paths of others. Awakening is a personal process. It is very difficult to measure where you are in that process – there are no official milestones, and although you may be able to discern general levels of consciousness, it is a mistake to think that we can judge another’s capacity or position fully...

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?

Don't be Afraid of the Dark

Before we reject that innate part of ourselves, that unhealed part that wants to scream at a parent, judge someone’s behaviour, cry in public, etc.; let’s remember that we have all possibilities within us. Everything from a murderer to a ‘saint’. There are times when you have to visit your pain, really feel it to stop rejecting it. The creator gave us the ability to cry tears and feel anger and confusion for a reason...

Conscious LivingArtful AlchemyMarch 14, 2019Self Work, Self Love, Healing, Emotions, Spirituality, Awakening, Awareness, Pain

The 'Guilt Complex': How Guilt Stunts Spiritual Growth

Guilt seems to be a transient emotion that arises as a result of some definable event or other within which we made an error; generally at the emotional cost of another, or perhaps to the detriment of the environment. It is more frequently extended to the self, thanks to habits and tendencies deemed destructive by society, and especially close peers. If left unchecked, it will stunt your spiritual growth...

Conscious LivingArtful AlchemyJanuary 15, 2019Spirituality, Guilt, Pain, Emotions, Growth, Consciousness, Mental Health, Compassion

No One Guru

Once we start subscribing to only one teaching or teacher, we become exclusive. We tend to forget that the message is more important than the messenger. When we pledge allegiance to say, only Buddhism, we dismiss new information and look to this one teaching for all answers. Can you think of any person or teaching, historical or otherwise, that had the answer to absolutely everything?

Self Love: The Importance of Consciously Valuing You

As is often the case, it took me a long time and a lot of painful lessons before I was to appreciate myself for what I am. I am sharing this piece with the aim of giving hope and some support to those out there struggling with self-esteem and self-worth issues. It can be a long journey but it helps to know we are not the only one making it…

Conscious LivingArtful AlchemyNovember 15, 2018Self Love, Shadow, Altruism, Growth, Lessons, Awareness, Spirituality, Narcissism, Compassion

Facing Your Death is the Ultimate Motivation in Life

Facing one’s own death is an abstract concept. How do you begin? It doesn't mean standing at the edge of a cliff, risking a fatal fall. It simply means to consider it. Some say they don't fear death. Perhaps it is more that they don't take the idea too seriously. If the fear is acknowledged, it may be rooted in several things: Pain, change, attachment, loss of identity, and mostly fear of the unknown...

Conscious LivingArtful AlchemyOctober 15, 2018Death, Life, Consciousness, Spirituality, Awareness, Mortality