Inspiration & Spirituality
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How writing and teaching BDSM brought me balance
One writer shares how her journey through teaching BDSM brought balance back into her life, after struggling with breakups and problems orgasming.
What is Ego Death? Meaning, Symptoms, and Causes
Ego death or ego dissolution is a total loss of subjective self-identity, often triggered by psychedelics or major life changes. Discover the full ego death meaning.
What is Soul Loss and Retrieval? Healing Through a Shamanic Lens
Soul loss can manifest itself in feelings of lack of joy and purpose. Could you recover your missing essence with shamanic soul retrieval AKA ensoulment?
Exploring the 4 Main Branches of Buddhism
There are differing types of Buddhism. Discover the unique components of the main four Buddhist branches: Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, and Chan/Zen.
Understanding the Different Types of Karma
In Buddhism and Hinduism, the concept of karma isn't so simple. Learn how the 4 types of karma – sanchita, prarabdha, kriyamana and agami – flow together.
Exploring Shamanic Healing: What to Expect
Shamanism has its roots in Indigenous cultures, but is becoming more popular in the West. Curious about shamanic energy healing? Here's what to expect.
What Goes Around Comes Around: Is Karma Real?
The laws of karma say that all we do in life – good or bad – has consequences: what goes around comes around. But does this Eastern concept really work?
What Is Shamanism and What Does a Shaman Do?
Shamans are predominantly healers, spiritual guides, and ceremonial leaders. A shaman connects to the spirit world to facilitate healing in the physical world.
Nonduality: What it Is, What it Isn’t, and Basic Teachings
Nonduality (or nondualism) is a way of being whereby you feel interconnectedness with all around you. Discover its origins within Hinduism and Buddhism.
What Is Enlightenment In Buddhism?
Explore the concepts of awakening and the path to becoming enlightened – free of suffering. So, what is enlightenment in Buddhism and can you achieve it?
Do Buddhists Believe In God?
If Buddhism is a religion, surely Buddhists believe in a God? In fact, Buddhists are atheists. Buddha's belief system encourages us to turn inwards instead.
What Is An Ecovillage? Sustainable Communities That Live and Thrive
Ecovillages are self-sustaining communities that aim to provide practical solutions for the critical environmental, economic, and social problems of our time.