Essays, stories & reflections
Essays, stories and reflections on wisdom, consciousness and the art of living.
Latest essays & stories
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When Does Sacrifice Become Self-Abandonment?
A reflection on sacrifice, suffering and authentic becoming: questioning fear-based self-denial and finding meaning in personal transformation.
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The Seed of Potential: A Mythic Journey Towards Self-Realisation
The Seed of Potential In life, we often harbour a seed of potential, a dormant force within us, that we are yet to fully comprehend. This seed, a thing of beauty and intrigue, remains buried in the fertile soil of our unconscious. It may be…
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Illusion, not Darkness: Unmasking the True Enemy
The dichotomy of light and dark has long been a central pillar of symbolism across cultures and spiritual traditions. Traditionally, light represents knowledge and truth, while darkness symbolizes ignorance and suffering. However, unraveling the illusions that obstruct enlightenment reveals that darkness is not the true…
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Prioritising Authenticity: The Key to Empowering Our Destiny
In today’s fast-paced world, embracing authenticity can often be challenging, yet it holds the key to truly empowering our destiny. This article delves into the concept of authenticity, highlighting its transformative power and how it paves the way for personal growth and self-discovery. By fostering a deep…
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Exploring Duality and Non-Duality: Insights from Zoroastrianism and the Bhagavad Gita
Introduction to Duality and Non-Duality In this blog post, we will explore two philosophical concepts—duality and non-duality—and their implications on existential questions. We will dive into the teachings of Zoroastrianism and then contrast them with the principles of non-dualistic philosophies. Lastly, we’ll touch upon the…
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How to Pray, the Neoplatonist Way
Introduction: The Hymn of Proclus In the quietude of my spiritual contemplation (see my post yesterday on the divine union https://angelswithblackwings.com/a-divine-union-the-dance-of-the-self-and-the-sacred/), I found myself drawn to the hymn of Proclus, a notable figure in the world of Neoplatonism. His unique approach to prayer, particularly evident in his hymn to…
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A Divine Union: The Dance of the Self and the Sacred
The self can feel adrift, unmoored from any guiding star. We yearn for connection to something greater, a source of strength and wisdom beyond our own. Prayer, then, becomes a lifeline cast into the vast unknown. It is a heartfelt plea whispered into the silence.…
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The Endless Game of Life
Fear, Attachment, and the Hero’s Journey Life can feel like a rigged game. Fear and attachment are the cruel puppet masters. They yank at our strings, dictating our every move. They build invisible cages around our hearts, their shadows suffocating the very essence of who…
Latest novel chapter
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Where Clay Divides, Where Clay Joins – Chapter 7: The Woman Who Spoke to Rivers
The stranger arrived with the dawn mist three days after the salt merchants departed, following the high-water mark where the river had swollen during last year’s exceptional floods. She moved…