Embracing Balance and Resilience: Uniting Stoic Philosophy and Te Whare Tapa Whā for Holistic Well-Being
Stoic Philosophy and Te Whare Tapa Whā: Ancient Paths to Modern Resilience
Stoicism, an ancient philosophy birthed in Greece and refined in Rome, teaches mastery over one’s emotions through wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance. It advocates for clear, unbiased thinking and understanding the universal reason (logos), emphasising the importance of distinguishing what is within our control from…
I Wonder, but May Never Understand Why
#Amareness #Lifestyle #Ruminations
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You know, there are some days that I sit and wonder why some unfortunate, unnecessary, reckless, insensitive, divisive, and abusive things occur, especially to so many innocent people. Yet, I try not to sit there too long and dwell on these things albeit they have a domino effect on so many. No, while many of these negative things occur as often as they do, I…
Surround yourself with sparkly and spiritual vibes at The Gem Expo/Meta Expo - a great show to visit this weekend!
Twice a year, Toronto plays host to The Gem Expo and The Meta Expo (featuring metaphysical practitioners) and I was fortunate to again be invited by show Founder, Salim Moorani, to attend and help spread the word. https://thegemexpo.com/ The shows are held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on King West at Spadina, so it’s easy to reach via public transit, and runs Oct 27-29.
I went into the Meta Expo…
@local-dragon-owner asked me to make a post about the ways in which tarot can be helpful for mental health maintenance. I've been thinking about witchcraft and health in general and also about tarot and health. Anyways here is the post!
Disclaimer: This will not be a post about how to use tarot to predict mental health outcomes. This is also not a substitute for help from a licenced or certified mental health professional.
Using tarot for when you don't know what you're feeling
There are times when you might feel something but don't always know what it is you're feeling or why you're feeling that way. I always reference Blanche from the Golden Girls when it comes to this feeling, she called the feeling "magenta". You can simply ask two questions, "what is this feeling?" and "why am I feeling this way?" This might be helpful for anyone but especially those that attend mental health therapy. Having at least some insight into your feelings to share with a therapist.
Tarot to ease your mind about potential outcomes
Even the most calm and collected person can have moments of doubt or worry about the outcome of a situation. Instead of asking your cards for a concrete outcome, ask the cards the following question "what is the best possible outcome of this situation?" If the card is what you consider a positive card then meditate, pray, and/or do spellwork to encourage that outcome. If the card is one that makes you feel uneasy or one that you'd rather not have as an outcome for a situation. Ask the cards again "what can I do to change this outcome?" or if you feel that this is not applicable to the situation "what can I do to find peace with this outcome?"
Tarot for self reflection
Tarot can also be a great tool to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, you can ask yourself some of the following questions.
What are some of my strengths?
What are some of my weaknesses?
What parts of myself do I hide?
Why do I hide certain parts of myself?
Who would I be if I felt completely safe to be my most authentic self?
I hope you found this post helpful and please reach out to a medical professional if you are having mental health struggles. Tarot and divination in general are wonderful tools but there is nothing wrong with realizing that you need medical intervention. You owe that to yourself and you are worthy of receiving the best care possible, mind, body, and soul!
Embrace the Harmony Within Yoga- The Soulful Dance of Cells, in Perfect Rhythm with the Breath. In this fast-paced world, finding serenity amidst the chaos is a precious gift. Yoga, the ancient art of mindfulness, offer this precious opportunity.
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Oh, for the Love of Fog
#Distractions #Forgetfulness #Scatterbrain
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Mental sluggishness. Mental fuzziness. They call this brain fog, reducing the ability to think with clarity, where thoughts seem to evaporate in a mist of mixed-up madness. While this isn’t considered a medical condition, it is a lack of mental sharpness and coherence.
Just like driving in dense fog can pose safety and visibility hazards, brain fog can do the…
I'm not sure if it's just me but I've had this urge to do a complete 360-degree transformation in my life – mentally, physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually. This journey is about enhancing my intellect, health, emotional well-being, financial stability, and spiritual connection, all for a more fulfilling life.