These things were also quite prevalent during the Victorian era... there are a lot of interesting articles on Victorian spiritualism. Mediums, fortunate tellers and such were very popular during this time period.
Both of my parents are overachievers and workaholics in their own ways. I don't think people always realize how this trauma can affect the children as well. I never developed my own sense of self and my own drive because I lived by my parents drive and high expectations. For years after...
Yes. I have had experiences that I cannot explain otherwise. I believe in angels, although I see them a bit differently now than when I was a Christian.
You are welcome!! I haven't been on here in a while but I still remember the old forums and I remember seeing you then! Good to see that you are still around!! :D
Walking into a seamless night
Broken starlight
Softened dreams
Empty twilight
From a moonless sky
A lifeless life-fullness
Falling into a dance
An eternal trance
I am captivated
Merged into a time
outside of time
Phased into space
Without a place
Surrounded by thoughts
Clouded by heart
yet...
Yes. For most of my life I was dedicated to my religion and beliefs. But when my beliefs and book began to conflict with my heart and conscience it became too emotionally painful for me to bear any longer; to such an extent that I at one point consciously decided to take a break and step back...
I hope that it is okay that I bump this up, I know it has been a long time since I have been active, and when I was last active here I was at a really low point in my life and was seeking advice and trying to find meaning, since I had been broken spiritually and didn't know what to believe or...
Honestly, I have trouble distinguishing between the two at times myself, but wanted to say, that is just so sweet that you have a friendship like that. Do you feel fondly towards her more of as in a sister sort of way? I have a feeling though that if this question keeps crossing your mind as to...
Perhaps memorizing different forms of poetry from various authors and quoting them aloud might help? Even writing your own poetry. I have found reading and writing poetry to be an amazing strengthener for self reflection, self expression, understanding others, and learning to see the world in a...
I recently learned about sunstones from someone and thought it was so cool!!! I love optical calcite! I have one in my collection and it is so fun putting it over words and seeing the doubled text. ^_^