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Spirituality


Building a Relationship with Spirit: The Heart of Mediumship and Development
True mediumship is not about proving Spirit, but communing with it. Just as trust and communication are essential in any human connection, your relationship with Spirit grows through time, respect, and mutual understanding.
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Evil Spirits, Mental Health, and Culture: Where the Lines Blur
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
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Is the Shaman the Same as a Medium?
At first glance, a shaman and a medium might seem to share the same role — both serve as bridges between the physical and spiritual worlds. They connect with unseen energies, communicate with spirits, and bring messages or healing to others. But while their gifts may appear similar , their origins, training, and purpose are rooted in very different spiritual traditions. Understanding those differences helps us appreciate both paths — and approach each with the respect they d
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Sacred Plants and Altered States: How Cultures Around the World Use Mind-Opening Substances for Spiritual Connection
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
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The Role of Mind-Altering Substances in Spiritual Work: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Dangers
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
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Hallowe’en Origins: Samhain, Spirits, Offerings & a Southern Hemisphere Guide
Hallowe’en is a lively braid of Samhain (the Celtic end-of-harvest threshold), church vigils (All Hallows/All Souls), and modern...
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The Pagan Roots of Easter: Spring, Symbols, and the Old Stories Beneath the Feast
Easter is one of the brightest days in the Western year—full of eggs, flowers, dawn light, and the promise of new life. Long before...
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Western Spiritual Days: A North–South Calendar You Can Actually Use
From solstices and equinoxes to Lammas and All Souls, many Western spiritual days carry strong seasonal imagery. That’s simple enough in...
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