Spiritual Awakening and Transpersonal Psychology

Reflections on the spiritual path through a transpersonal psychology lens, drawing on my own awakening journey and focusing on grounding, discernment, and psychological integration.

I work one-to-one with people navigating spiritual awakening, kundalini, mystical experiences and the questions or challenges that can arise from them. If you'd like to explore your own experience with personalised guidance, you can book a one-to-one session.

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Why Killing the Ego is Not the Answer

Had a spiritual experience that blew your mind and now you’re desperate to kill your ego? You’re not alone. That taste of oneness and bliss makes it feel like your toxic ego is the only thing standing in the way of your true self. We just want to destroy it, now! But torching it? Kinda not very spiritual. This article dives into why making peace with your ego is the fastest way to living in universal consciousness.

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How to Have a Mystical Experience and Taste Enlightenment

Having a mystical experience or experiencing the mystical state and non-duality is an important part of any spiritual path. It can be a total game-changer. And there’s more ways than one to access these blissful altered states of awareness.

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The Ultimate Guide to Spiritual Transformation

Something deep within you is shifting, your reality is changing, your world view is expanding. Maybe you're beginning to perceive the interconnectedness of all things. As if a veil is lifting, revealing new dimensions of understanding and insight that were once hidden from view.

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Should I Talk About My Mystical Experience

I can't tell you whether it's a good idea to talk to others about your mystical experience. But I will share some thoughts on the back of my own experience. I've had two mystical experiences, and one of them I find perfectly fine to talk about.

The other, until recently, I've been totally in the closet about, and it happened nearly seven years ago.

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How Long Does a Mystical Experience Last? What Research Reveals

While most mystical experiences last just a few moments, some mystical experiences last many months and even years. Find out what the research says about how long a mystical experience lasts and what you should know if you’re experiencing an extended mystical experience.

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Taming the Inner Critic and Making it Part of Your Dream Team

Our inner critic develops in childhood and supports and protects us. Where is that inner critic when we grow up? It's right there with us, still taking care of us. But now, its program is outdated, and its protection is more like that of an overbearing bully.

Thanks to neural plasticity, we can change that using the strategies outlined above. It's time to take back your power, befriend your inner critic, and become the unstoppable team you need to thrive in this world.

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Mastering Personal Growth: A Path to Lasting Self-Improvement

Children grow and develop. It comes naturally to them. Personal growth is an inherent behavior. But why should it stop when we become adults? Our brains are plastic, capable of continuous growth, development and adaptation throughout our lives. Embracing personal growth as a lifelong adventure can lead to profound improvements in our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.

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Managing Digital Addiction

How many hours did you lose to internet addictions this week? Whether it was gaming, social media or online dating my question is, what did you lose as a consequence? Was it work productivity, sleep or quality family time?

When all the odds are against us, how do we break free from internet addiction? No one is immune, we've all experienced internet or digital addiction at some point to some degree. But I think I've escaped relatively unscathed. So, how can I help?

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Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of a Growth Mindset

Adopting a growth mindset is one of the most powerful things you can do for your personal and professional development. It’s about believing in your ability to grow and improve, no matter where you start. Adopting a growth mindset also improves our health and well-being.

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3 Benefits Of Mindful Breathing Meditation And Why You Should Be Doing It

Meditation can be hard for a Western mind. But breathing exercises give your mind something to do, helping it focus and develop a meditative state. What's more, breathing exercises have their own powerful benefits. Start your meditation practice today with mindful breathing and reap the benefits of meditation and breathwork.

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How Positive Psychology Tools Can Help You

Fed up with how things are going? Not getting where you want in life? Struggling to find meaning or purpose? Don't lose hope. There's a way out and its called positive psychology.

Positive Psychology helps people develop their personal strengths, improve their well-being levels, find life satisfaction and thrive. And it works. The positive psychology movement is growing fast because the evidence for its effectiveness is starting to look like an entire library.

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