How the Minimalism Movement Taught Me to Appreciate Materiality More

I enjoy watching shows on minimalism and tiny houses.  Not because I think the world would be a better place if we all went to that extreme.  But the perspective it gives as a counterbalance to excessive consumerism is really valuable.  It took me most of my life …

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A New Look at Divine Retribution

Are you new to The Mystical One?  Learn more about my mission to inspire and connect with others on the mystical journey here and here.   I actually and truly believe in divine retribution.   This poses a lot of added distress when trying to decide how to respond …

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Overcoming Self Pity: Focus Your Energy Forward

    A friend told me that she’d complained to her dad about how sad she felt after a breakup.  And he said, without emotion, “You just get over it and move on.”        We cracked up, because this epitomizes the way we …

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Introduction to The Mystical One

Still, my ego grew just like everyone else’s does, and I developed mental afflictions and coping mechanisms consistent with a childhood characterized by profound aloneness, a feeling that I wasn’t very important to anyone, domestic violence and sexual abuse. 

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