Health and Wellbeing

A balanced view through spiritual, psychological, and cultural lenses The idea of “evil spirits” has existed in nearly every culture across human history. From the jinn of Middle Eastern lore to European notions of demonic possession or ancestral curses in African and Pacific Island traditions, people have long sought explanations for unseen forces that cause harm, fear, or imbalance. For mediums—those who act as bridges between the physical and spiritual worlds—the concept o

Across continents and centuries, humans have turned to the natural world to reach the divine. From ayahuasca in the Amazon to soma in ancient India, sacred plants and mind-opening practices have been used to heal, awaken, and connect with the unseen. This article explores how different cultures have worked with these substances — respectfully, ritually, and with purpose. Culture / Region Substance or Practice Spiritual / Ritual Purpose Amazonian (Peru, Brazil, Colombia) Ayahu

Across cultures and centuries, altered states of consciousness have been used to access the unseen world. From the ayahuasca ceremonies of the Amazon to the incense-filled temples of ancient Greece, spiritual practitioners have sought ways to open the mind beyond ordinary awareness. Today, as interest in psychic development, mediumship, and shamanic practice grows, so does curiosity about whether mind-altering substances — natural or synthetic — can deepen spiritual connectio

Today, happiness is considered essential to a good life—but Western society hasn’t always seen it that way. The idea of personal...

Mindfulness—once an ancient spiritual discipline—has become one of the most powerful wellness trends in the modern West. From workplaces...