Every soul is born with a unique pattern, yet the world constantly invites us to trade that pattern for approval. From a Hermetic and magickal perspective, the tension between individuality and conformity is not just psychological—it is alchemical.

This essay is about a girl who is caught between two worlds as she struggles to come to terms with her own past. She doesn't know whether she's normal or just a glitch in society...but really, what's normal anyway?

I wrote a short story using a Reedsy prompt. I believe it was something along the lines of: Write a story about a character receiving an item that grants wishes. And the prompt may have included rules about a minimum of wishes, or word count. Often these prompts will also include requirements for a minimum amount of conflict, or a twist of some kind. This was my story for that. I will also include a link to my personal pinterest mood board for the brainstorming process of this story. That way you can see the whole thing that led to my final piece. I think a story itself is always just one piece of a universe being built, here is that universe.

Most of us were taught to chase a God who lives elsewhere, beyond our reach. Hermetic practice begins when that construct falls away—and the Presence you’ve been searching for recognizes itself as you.

What I think my poetry has that many contemporary poems lack is an inspired spark that connects the mundane to concepts far beyond everyday experience. Here's what matters most...inspired writing sells!

I'll admit this much: I'm scared for the future. I'm scared about what's to come. I'm scared about the thought of having to go into battle with my own people in my own home...But I can't let fear stop me from what I need to do. Not now or ever.

Despite its triumphs, modern science remains limited to describing phenomena rather than uncovering the principles that generate them. Physics and chemistry explain how matter moves and interacts but cannot reveal why existence began. Hermetic philosophy proposes that beneath these laws lies a unifying intelligence—the Great Spirit, the One Mind, the All. What science calls “natural law” is but the outer reflection of an inner creative force: Magick. Far from superstition, Magick is the process by which consciousness becomes matter and matter returns to awareness. This essay explores Magick as the foundation of existence, where both the scientist and the Sage pursue the same Great Work—the reconciliation of the measurable with the infinite. “The All is Mind; the Universe is Mental.” — The Kybalion

This post explores the distinctive style of stenciling—its bold shapes, layered textures, and graphic precision—and shows how to recreate it through AI art. It includes detailed tips, ready-to-use prompts, and creative project ideas for artists who want to blend traditional stencil aesthetics with digital innovation.

I often talk to people about the scientific method, abiogenesis, and evolution. Many hold strong views on these topics. They see abiogenesis and evolution as settled truths, the only options since they reject God and the Genesis account. I point out the flaws in this thinking. Let me explain my view step by step. First, recall the scientific method. Scientists observe the world, form questions, and make hypotheses. They test these ideas with experiments and gather data. If the data fits, the hypothesis gains support. If not, they revise or discard it. No idea becomes an absolute fact. Theories like gravity or relativity explain facts well, but they stay open to new evidence. Science builds knowledge through doubt and testing, not final proofs.

"Una Caro (One Flesh): In Praise of Monogamy" is the title of a 40-page publication that the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith issued. It outlines the Catholic Church's tenet that marriage is a singular and exclusive union between a man and a woman. Although the text mentions that the Church has focused more on the indissolubility of marriage than on the unity of the partners, it nevertheless emphasizes that marriage demands both. Unity is defined as the mutual belonging of two individuals that is unshareable with anybody else. Through Scripture, Church teachings, and cultural allusions, such as Indian traditions and the poetry of Pablo Neruda and Walt Whitman, the paper examines the notion of unity in marriage. In order to promote monogamous relationships, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said that the document was written in response to demands from African bishops serving in communities where polygamy is prevalent.

Soft racism is paternalism in moral packaging. It claims to protect Black Americans while lowering standards, excusing failure, and locking communities into dependence.

Thoughts on how the Economy can be resurrected from its slow terminal coma by heading into the final frontier to harvest its unlimited resources, and save our homes environment.

Over wondered how American food culture became what it is now? Well you're in the right place! In this essay, we talk about how much it's changed and what factors helped shaped what it is today.

After a session with Dutch Van Der Linde, my character gets swooned by the rat of the camp, Micah Bell.

Part 1 of my dirty little story about The Hodgetwins, Keith and Kevin, and what happens when I meet them in the gym. Enjoy readers!

The essay argues that modern recreational screen use—especially social media, online gaming, and endless scrolling—has rewired daily habits in ways that harm attention, mood, sleep, and physical health. Although digital platforms provide convenience, connection, and entertainment, their design relies on variable rewards, constant novelty, and social comparison, which strongly capture attention and reinforce compulsive checking. Research shows that heavy digital engagement, particularly in the evening, disrupts sleep, increases depressive symptoms, worsens anxiety, fragments attention, and encourages sedentary behavior. A small but significant minority develop clinically impairing compulsive-use patterns.

What happens when my character comes face to face with the neighborhood werewolf? Well, I wouldn't want to stick around to find out but enjoy at your own risk!

After spending some time with Hellboy, my character moves on to the smartest fishman in the world, Abe Sapien and spends some alone time with him.

Welcome to the world of Unsleeping God. A meet cute between our two protagonists that lands at least one of them on their ass.

Staring out the window—someone once said-—is for love songs and houseflies. Well, I've got a third one to add—it's also for single men dealing with bipolar trying to live in the divine joy of being a Nobody in his daily life...