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  • The Logos, Quantum Reality, and the Face of the Creator
    In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. - John 1:1
    This profound opening to the Gospel of John has inspired centuries of theological contemplation. Traditionally, the "Word"-or Logos in Greek-has been understood as Christ, the divine reason, the ordering principle of the universe. But what if we read it through the lens of both mysticism and quantum physics? What if the Logos-the divine principle-was energy? And what if the Creator is not separate from creation, but the conscious energy that forms, sustains, and observes all reality? Read More
  • Reincarnation and the Akashic Records
    Reincarnation—the belief that the soul or consciousness is reborn in a new body after death—has long been part of many religious traditions, but it has also attracted the attention of modern science, particularly in the fields of psychology, neurology, and parapsychology. Mainstream science generally does not accept reincarnation as a proven fact, however, some researchers have conducted serious investigations, particularly into past-life memories in young children, suggesting that the phenomenon deserves more study. Read More
  • BEFORE THE GREAT SILENCE: RECONNECTING TO GAIA BEFORE THE NEXT GREAT CATACLYSM
    Across cultures and millennia, humanity has spoken of the Earth not as dead matter, but as a living, breathing being. Today, as we face global ecological collapse, spiritual alienation, and societal fragmentation, the ancient concept of Gaia—the living Earth—returns with urgency and clarity. This paper explores the roots of that concept, its presence in the spiritual traditions of Indigenous peoples, and its resonance in both ancient myth and modern science. From the star maps of the Dogon to the medicine chants of the Amazon, from Genesis to the gods of the Nile, we will follow the forgotten thread that once wove humanity into the web of life—and what happens when that thread is broken.Read More
  • The Living Mind: Consciousness Beyond Matter
    In recent years, a growing wave of thought has begun to challenge the long-held assumption that the material world is the sole foundation of reality. Instead, it suggests that consciousness — the living mind — may not only perceive the world but shape it, perhaps even give rise to it. From spontaneous healing to mystical experiences across cultures, and from near-death revelations to the insights of saints like Sri Ramakrishna, this essay explores the idea that mind may transcend matter and influence reality at its most fundamental levels. Read More
  • From Personal Loss to Global Doom: The Inner Roots of Apocalyptic Thinking
    There is a long and fascinating history of apocalyptic predictions and mass psychosis tied to “end of the world” beliefs. The world is ending.

    This phrase has echoed across centuries, from prophets in ancient temples to influencers on social media; the idea that humanity stands on the edge of final collapse persists. We prepare for it, fear it, preach it, and in some cases, even welcome it.

    But perhaps this obsession with the end is not just about prophecy, science, or politics. Perhaps it is rooted in something far more intimate. What if the apocalyptic imagination is born, not from observation of the skies, but from the unhealed wounds of the heart?

    This paper explores the psychological link between personal trauma—especially the loss of a child—and apocalyptic belief systems. Drawing from psychoanalysis, trauma studies, and cultural narratives, we will examine how profound grief can become a lens through which the entire world is reinterpreted. For those who have endured soul-shattering loss, the world may have already ended. And in projecting that devastation outward, the apocalypse becomes not just a myth or prophecy—but a mirror.

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  • Dislocated Minds: The Cognitive and Emotional Cost of Migration
    The Neurological Effects of Environmental Displacement in Immigrants”

    There’s a quiet truth that many immigrants carry but rarely speak aloud: “I don’t feel as smart as I used to be.” Even highly educated, experienced people—engineers, doctors, professors—suddenly find themselves forgetting words, struggling to learn new systems, or feeling overwhelmed by simple tasks. Many blame age, stress, or the language barrier, but the truth is deeper and more universal.Read More