I've been friends with Doug since I was 18, and he knows I am totally apolitical. I've never discussed politics, never cared to and absolutely nothing we were talking about as we walked along the beach could have possibly precipitated the sudden Trump Is The Man monologue that seemingly came to life out of nowhere. I think we were actually discussing ice cream.
How To Cope With The Pain of Life
The world is going to break your heart. To pieces. Or maybe it will feel more like having your heart slowly wrung out, like a wet rag, until the last possible drop is squeezed out. Whether it's the shattering impact of sudden trauma or a long, grinding away, like being slowly but surely overtaken by a glacier -- heartbreak happens.

Physical Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening: What Happens to the Body After Enlightenment?
Who knew spiritual enlightenment would be so physical? The body can also go through massive changes and when that happens, you can experience some really weird, unexpected symptoms that can disrupt your life and cause a great deal of anxiety to anyone living with you or close family and friends who witness them.
Ultra Sensory Q&A: “I’m suddenly seeing light and patterns I never saw before”
A reader writes: "Lately I have been seeing things that I didn't see before. Vibrating/moving/cascading light in surfaces and atmosphere. It all started about a year ago, I moved out of the city to a house in the suburbs. Having an urge to ask questions about the meaning of life. Then I started noticing these phenomena. Also I'm experiencing enhanced intuition."

Siddhis: Psychic Telepathic Communication Through Touch
Life after sudden spiritual awakening: So, you’re already dealing with sudden spiritual awakening…that’s weird enough, right? But some of you will also gain psychic abilities after spiritual enlightenment, and you’re going to have to manage it.
Remote Viewing and Mental Blind Spots
Remote Viewing is a skill you can learn. Some people have an innate talent for it, but even if they do, they still need to develop skill. Viewers with talent and the dedication and patience to develop the skill can produce astoundingly accurate viewings, unlimited by distance or time. But you'll notice the procedure is rigorous in one thing: lack of any bias whatsoever.
Spirituality, Meditation, Psychology and the Effects of Child Abuse
Does being abused as a child damage your soul? Is it possible that the current received wisdom of psychology is incorrect? I don't think of myself as a survivor of child abuse. Other than...I got out before they killed me, which was actually a real concern. So literally, I survived. But this is not in any way part of some identity that I walk through life with.
Forgive yourself…in advance
Moving from insight to consistent action isn't easy. Want to change your life, work on a project, create something? You’re going to need more than motivation to get you past resistance.

Incoming! How to Live with Extrasensory Perception: How I Handle Ultra Sensory Downloads From Clients
Being psychic can take a physical toll. Here's some advice about managing psychic downloads. When you’re Ultra Sensory, you have to learn to be smart about how you handle incoming downloads, especially when you’re getting them from clients.
Ultra Sensory Woo Experiment #1: Sigil Magic
I’ve imbued these glyphs with special sauce. If you’re game I’d like you to meditate on them, with them, or however you prefer. Print them out and hold them while you meditate. Put one under your pillow while you sleep. Burn one and mix the ashes into your shampoo. Draw one on the bottom of your feet. Print one out and throw it in your wallet.